Swanston, Robert Sherson.
Trader, arrived in Fiji, 1857, and settled there with the intention of introducing sheep and cattle. He became Secretary for Native Affairs under the Cakobau Government, 1872-3, and was influential in the development of constitutional government. He was also Stipendiary Magistrate at Kadavu, 1875-7.
From the description of Journals [microform]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225845716
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| referencedIn | Swanston, Charles, 1789-1850. Material relating to Captain Charles Swanston and his family. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Swanston, Robert Sherson. Journals [microform]. | Libraries Australia |
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