Michael Myers, K. C., foremost New Zealand Jewish jurist, was appointed Chief Justice of New Zealand, it was announced here today.
Chief Justice Myers, who is now 56 years of age, has had a brilliant career. Mr. Myers is president of the Jewish Social Club of Wellington.
In connection with the high honor conferred upon the New Zealand Jewish jurist, it is recalled that a similar honor was conferred upon another Jew in the British Empire. Sir Isaac Isaacs is Acting Chief Justice of Australia.
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