Sir Littleton Ernest Groom KCMG KC was an Australian politician. He held ministerial office under four prime ministers between 1905 and 1925, and subsequently served as Speaker of the House of Represe
Portrait of the Hon. L. E. Groom, M.H.R.
Groom early in his career
Groom as Speaker of the House in 1928
Sir John Greig Latham was an Australian lawyer, politician, and judge who served as the fifth Chief Justice of Australia, in office from 1935 to 1952. He had earlier served as Attorney-General of Aust
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…Attorney-General of Australia In office 21 December 1921 – 18 December 1925 Prime Minister Billy Hughes Stanley Bruce Preceded by Billy Hughes Succeeded by John Latham Minister for Works and Railways In office 27 March 1918 – 21 December 1921 Prime Minister Billy Hughes Preceded by William Watt Succeeded by Richard…
Latham and Prime Minister Joseph Lyons, c. 1932
Latham as Chief Justice in 1945