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Edward Deas Thomson Edward Deas Thomson i(A135842 works by)
Born: Established: 1 Jun 1800 Edinburgh,
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Scotland,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 16 Jul 1879 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1829
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An Edinburgh man by birth and education, Edward Deas Thomson was apointed clerk of the council in New South Wales in May 1828. He took up his appointment in January 1829. He later became Colonial Secretary and Registrar of Records, 2 January 1837 to 6 June 1856.

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  • For further details see the Australian Dictionary of Biography entry for Edward Deas Thomson.

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