Macgregor, William, Sir, 1846-1919
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Sir William MacGregor born in Scotland 1875 became chief medical officer in Fiji. In 1888 appointed Administrator of British New Guinea. Instituted a police force and encouraged exploration. Later Governor of Queensland.
Sir William MacGregor, 1846-1919, was Chief Medical Officer at Fiji, 1875-1888, several times serving as Acting Governor, administrator of British New Guinea and Lieutenant Governor, 1888-1899 and Governor of Queensland 1909-1914.
Medical practitioner and colonial administrator. Appointed first Administrator of British New Guinea (1888) and Governor of Queensland (1909).
Sir William MacGregor, born in Scotland. 1875 became chief medical officer in Fiji. 1888 appointed Administrator of British New Guinea where he did much to preserve law and order - established the native police force. Explored interior and coastal areas of New Guinea and awarded the founder's medal of the Royal Geographical Society.
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