Commissioner Kerr: An Individuality

by Clifford's Inn and George Pitt-Lewis

Book Overview

Commissioner Kerr: An Individuality by George Pitt-Lewis is a biography that explores the life of Sir John Kerr, an Australian lawyer and judge who served as the 18th Governor-General of Australia from 1974 to 1977. The book provides a detailed account of Kerr's life, beginning with his childhood in Sydney and his education at the University of Sydney and Oxford University. It then traces his career as a barrister and judge, including his controversial decision to dismiss Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1975, which led to a constitutional crisis in Australia. The book also delves into Kerr's personal life, including his marriage to Alison Worthington and his relationships with other key figures in Australian politics. Overall, Commissioner Kerr: An Individuality offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of Australia's most controversial and influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432679562
• ISBN13: 9781432679569
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"