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LETTER, GOVERNOR'S CLERK TO SEPTIMUS BURT, RE QUEEN'S COUNSEL APPOINTMENT

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Simpson, CY

1901

Overview

Typed letter on white paper with a black border and 'Governor of Western Australia' crest printed at centre top. From the Governor's clerk to Septimus Burt confirming his appointment as Queen's Counsel will be presumed notwithstanding the death of Queen Victoria. Dated 22 May 1901. The Warrant of Appointment as Queen’s Counsel would be automatically extended for 18 months following her death and steps would be taken within that time to preserve its operation for the future. The text is on the front page of a single sheet of paper that has been folded in half vertically (like a book). The black border is only on the front page.

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cwa-org-46-1976.67

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Width

200 mm

Height or length

330 mm

Keywords

Lawley, Sir Arthur

Queen's Counsel

Place made

Australia

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