A rare and significant piece of South Australian legal history, this 1906 edition of The Magistrates’ Guide by John Beal Sheridan and John Warren Bakewell is a must-have for collectors of antique law books or South Australian memorabilia. This revised edition was used in the Local Court of Lameroo, as indicated by the unique stamp on the title page, adding exceptional provenance to this historical reference.
This guide provides a detailed account of the procedures, jurisdiction, and duties of special magistrates and justices of the peace, covering summary convictions, minor offenses, indictable offenses, and coronial duties.
Key Features:
• Publication Year: 1906
• Authors: John Beal Sheridan, John Warren Bakewell (Revised by Alexander John McLachlan and Edward Warner Benham)
• Provenance: Signed by John Marshall (practicing SA magistrate) who routinely owned, signed, and utilised official legal texts and statutory revisions updated by the Attorney-General's department. Marshall was a prominent Stipendiary Magistrate in South Australia (SA) who served during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stamped “Local Court Lameroo” on the title page.
• Publisher: C. E. Bristow, Government Printer, North Terrace, Adelaide
• Condition: In very good condition for its age, with expected wear on the cover and pages.
Highlights:
• Revised and expanded edition providing a comprehensive digest of magisterial law.
• A rare artifact of early South Australian legal practices.
• Perfect for collectors of legal, historical, or South Australian antiques.
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