Cartoon illustrations, maps and plans relating to cases undertaken by Sir Jack Cassidy, and photographs relating to the papers of Sir Jack Cassidy, 1943-1960.

PXD 1148

fonds

1943-1960

Graphic Materials, Architectural and Technical Drawings, Photographs, Drawings

908877

6 drawings - black ink and pencil illustrations - 34.5 x 26 cm or smaller
4 photographs - gelatin silver - 20 x 25 cm or smaller
11 architectural drawings - maps and plans - 142 x 156 cm or smaller

Sir Jack Evelyn Cassidy (1893-1975), Sydney barrister from 1923, became King's Counsel in 1938. He was knighted in 1968. Cassidy had an amazing record of forensic successes and outstanding skill as a cross-examiner in all jurisdictions, becoming one of the great advocates of his generation.

This pictorial material is part of Sir Jack Cassidy papers at MLMSS 3106 ADD-ON 930

11 maps and plans - Exhibits A-E: Plans of proposed dam on Moomin Creek, Bunna Bunna with maps of the surrounding area relating to a case of Sir Jack Cassidy between Campbell Blockley Jaquet and the Water Conservation & Irrigation Commission, 1959-1960.

6 original cartoon illustrations in black ink for publication by Lance Mattincon, Donaldson, Jonsson, L.E.S. Dixon and Jean Cullen. These cartoons are part of the censorship case undertaken by Cassidy in 1944 between Consolidated Press Ltd. and the Commonwealth of Australia and others.

4 photographs - some with captions; Russell Nath, Justice Larkins, Ted Harry, Justice McFarlane, Justice Markell (or Monaghan), Mr Shand.

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