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Distinguished and Famous people from Ipswich
1. Sir Samuel Griffith
Sir Samuel Griffith was born on June 21, 1845, in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. He migrated to Australia in 1854 and settled in Ipswich. Griffith was a prominent Australian politician, barrister, and judge. He played a crucial role in the drafting of the Australian Constitution and served as the first Chief Justice of Australia. Griffith also held several important political positions, including Premier of Queensland. He passed away on August 9, 1920.
2. Sir Arthur Edward Moore
Born on May 1, 1876, in Ipswich, Sir Arthur Edward Moore was an Australian politician. He served as a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, representing the electorate of West Moreton. Moore was also the Premier of Queensland from 1929 to 1932. He was a strong advocate for social and economic reforms and played a vital role in modernizing Queensland during his tenure. He passed away on March 28, 1963.
3. Sir Leslie Orme Wilson
Sir Leslie Orme Wilson, born on December 1, 1876, in Ipswich, was an Australian politician and diplomat. He represented Ipswich in the Queensland Legislative Assembly and later served as the Governor of Queensland. Wilson also had a distinguished diplomatic career and served as the Governor of Bombay (now Mumbai), India from 1923 to 1926. He passed away on September 29, 1955.
4. Sir Llewellyn Edwards
Sir Llewellyn Edwards, born on April 10, 1910, in Ipswich, was an Australian Supreme Court judge. He served as the Chief Justice of Queensland from 1967 to 1976. Edwards played a crucial role in modernizing the Queensland legal system and establishing important legal precedents. He was widely respected for his legal acumen and contributions to the judicial field. He passed away on April 17, 2005.
5. Barry Wakelin
Barry Wakelin, born on August 10, 1944, in Ipswich, is an Australian former politician. He served as a Member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the electorate of Grey from 1993 to 2007. Wakelin was a member of the Liberal Party of Australia and actively participated in various parliamentary committees related to agriculture, resources, and foreign affairs.
