Philip Whistler Street

Judge, Chivalric Order Member

1863 – 1938

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Who was Philip Whistler Street?

Sir Philip Whistler Street KCMG was the eighth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Street was a distinguished lawyer, patron of many benevolent institutions and also the lieutenant governor of New South Wales. Biographer Percival Serle states "Street had the culture, dignity and temperament suitable for his position. He had a wide knowledge of law and the ability to quickly reach the heart of the matter; however complicated a case might seem on the surface, the real issue involved soon became apparent to him. Though he had a keen sense of humour his court never lost its dignity and decorum, and though he would not allow himself to be fettered by mere technicalities, he insisted on the maintenance of the basic principles of law. His courtesy was universal and he never lost the affection and respect of the members of his profession".

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Born
Aug 9, 1863
Sydney
Also known as
  • The Hon. Sir Philip Whistler Street
Children
Nationality
  • Australia
Profession
Education
  • University of Sydney
Died
Sep 11, 1938

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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