Edward Deas Thomson
Chief Secretary of New South Wales
Born
June 1st, 1800
225 years ago
Died
July 16th, 1879
146 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as Chief Secretary of New South Wales from 1856 to 1861. Played a significant role in the administration during a period of political change. Contributed to educational reforms and public service development in the colony. Managed various colonial issues including land administration and relations with Indigenous communities.
Served as Chief Secretary of New South Wales
Influenced educational policy
Oversaw land administration reforms
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