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relating to the Aborigines had devolved on the Lieutenant Governor, and the whole responsibility entirely rested on his own shoulders. His Excellency was so harrassed with accounts of robberies, arson, and murders committed by the Blacks, that he had often little time to bestow on other branches duties connected with his government. I Sir George Arthur therefore in 1829 nominated a Committee for superintending all matters connected with the Aborigines, and which would divide the responsibility between several. The Committee so constituted was certainly composed of gentleman exceedingly well qualified, and of distinguished humanity. 

Jocylin Thomas Esq - Colonial Treasurer, Chairman.
P.A. Mulgrave Esq Chief Police Magistrate.
 I. Scott Esq - Colonial Surgeon.
Saml. Hill Esq- Port Officer.
Revd. Wm. Bedford - Senior Chaplain.
Red. James Norman.

During the short time that the

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