Colonial Surgeon for the Northern Territory (1874 - 1885)

From

1874

To

1885

Categories

Public Servant

Location

Northern Territory

The Colonial Surgeon for the Northern Territory was the new title given to the Medical Officer, Palmerston in 1874. This position was held by a number of appointed officers during the period. At times the Colonial Surgeon also acted as Protector of Aborigines. In 1885 the title was changed again to Medical Officer.

Timeline

1869 - 1874

Medical Officer, Palmerston, Northern Territory of South Australia

1874 - 1885

Colonial Surgeon for the Northern Territory

1885 - 1916

Medical Officer, Northern Territory of South Australia