Samuel Griffith served as the first Chief Justice of which country?
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Ireland
Answer
Samuel Griffith served as the first Chief Justice of Australia, which was formed in 1901 after the six Australian colonies federated. He was appointed by Queen Victoria in 1903 and served in the role until his death in 1920. Griffith was a leading figure in the Australian Federation movement and was one of the architects of the Australian Constitution. He was also a prominent jurist and legal scholar.
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