John Burnett (colonial secretary)
John Burnett (1781 - 1860) was the first Colonial Secretary of Van Diemens Land.[1]
He served from March 1826 until 1835. Several scandals and maladminitration characterised his tenure. He worked with Lieutenant Governor George Arthur in conducting the Vandemonian wars against the aboriginal population.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Australian Dictionary of Biography. 1. 1966.
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