William Thomas (Australian settler)
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William Thomas (29 April 1794 – 1 December 1867) represented Aboriginal people in various roles in the Port Phillip district (now known as the state of Victoria) in Australia.
Quick Facts Protector of Aborigines of Victoria, Assistant Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip ...
William Thomas | |
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Protector of Aborigines of Victoria | |
In office 1 January 1850 – 31 December 1859 | |
Assistant Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip | |
In office 21 December 1837 – 31 December 1849 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 April 1794 Westminster, London, England, UK |
Died | 1 December 1867(1867-12-01) (aged 73) Melbourne, Victoria |
Spouse | Susannah Thomas née Jackson |
Children | William Jackson Thomas |
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