Bigge, John Thomas, 1780-1843

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John Thomas Bigge was a judge and King's Commissioner sent from England to New South Wales in 1819 to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of the colony.

From the description of Parliamentary papers, ca. 1962. [microform]. ca. 1962. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225136277

Commissioner John Thomas Bigge was appointed as the King's Commissioner to inquire into the affairs of the colony. He arrived in New South Wales in 1819. His investigations took two years and in 1822 his three reports were printed by order of the House of Commons. The reports dealt with penal discipline, judicial establishment, ecclesiastical matters and trade and agriculture. Mr Bigge was accompanied by Mr Thomas Hobbes Scott as Secretary.

From the description of Letter [manuscript]. 1821. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225821672

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associatedWith Astrolabe (Frigate) corporateBody
associatedWith Dromedary (Ship) corporateBody
associatedWith Great Britain corporateBody
associatedWith Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. corporateBody
associatedWith Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Australia--New South Wales
Australia
Australia--Tasmania
New South Wales
Australia--Tasmania
Australia--New South Wales
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Convicts
Courts
Government investigators
Penal colonies
Transportation of convicts
Voyages and travels
Occupation
Public servants
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Birth 1780-03-08

Death 1843-12-22

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