Thornton, George, 1819-1901

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New South Wales politician. Served on the Legislative Council, 1877-1901. Founding councillor of the N.S.W. Aborigines Protection Association in 1880 and on 1881 Dec. 29, was officially appointed protector of the Aborigines. Founding chairman of Aborigines Protection Board, 1883. Thornton had a interest in the orthography of Aboriginal place names.

From the description of Papers. 1880-1899. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225702788

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creatorOf Thornton, George, Sir. Document signed, 1602 Aug. 31. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Thornton, George, 1819-1901. Papers. Libraries Australia
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Australia--New South Wales
Subject
Aboriginal Australians
Names, Geographical
Names, Aboriginal Australian
Politicians
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Activity

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Birth 1819-12-23

Death 1901-11-23

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