Judge Advocate of New South Wales (original) (raw)

The Judge Advocate of New South Wales, also referred to as the Deputy Judge Advocate was a ranking judicial officer in the Colony of New South Wales until the abolition of the role in 1823. Before the First Fleet sailed from England to colonise New South Wales, Marine Captain David Collins was appointed Deputy Judge Advocate of the colony, and Judge Advocate of the marines. The Judge Advocate held office in several courts. From 1814, 1. * He was assessor of the . 2. * He was one of a bench of three magistrates in the Governors Court.