Albert Walsh
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Commission of Government of Newfoundland | |
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| In office September 5, 1944 – April 1, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis Edward Emerson |
| Succeeded by | Commission of Government disbanded - union of Newfoundland with Canada |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1900 Canadian citizenship (1949-58) |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, judge |
| Profession | Politician |
| Cabinet | Commissioner of Home Affairs and Education (1944–1949) Commissioner of Defence (1947–1949) |
Sir Albert Joseph Walsh (3 April 1900 – 12 December 1958) was Commissioner of Home Affairs and Education and chief justice of the
first lieutenant governor upon its admission to the Canadian Confederation
on 1 April 1949.
Early life and education
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Walsh was born in
Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
.
Political career
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Walsh was a supporter for Sir
Corner Brook. In 1944, he was appointed to Newfoundland's Commission of Government
as Commissioner of Home Affairs and Education and in 1947, he was given the portfolio of Justice of Defense.
Walsh had chaired the delegation for terms of union with Canada and upon Confederation coming into effect, he was appointed the first Lieutenant Governor of the
Chief Justice
. He also sat on the United Nations panel for examination of international disputes.
Walsh was knighted in 1949.
See also
- List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador
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