Explore the rich history of dictionaries held in the Supreme Court Library and discover fascinating insights into the evolving craft of defining words. Among the Library’s treasures is one of the oldest dictionaries in the collection, dating back to 1541, as well as an early legal dictionary from 1607, offering a glimpse into how legal terminology was once understood. The Library’s significant collection was established by Sir Redmond Barry, then Acting Chief Justice and founder of the Library, and added to by later Supreme Court librarians.
Extra Bonus
A display of books from the library's collection that relate to this topic will be on display in the Supreme Court Library for the month of July. The display can be visited during the normal opening hours of the library. Entry is free and no bookings are required.
The Supreme Court Library (Law Library of Victoria) is at 210 William Street, Melbourne. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm.
