George Gawler

Lieutenant Colonel George Gawler, KH (21 July 1795–7 May 1869) was the second governor of South Australia. He replaced John Hindmarsh who was recalled to England in 1838. He was governor from 17 October 1838 until 15 May 1841. The Kingdom of Cambodia (Khmer short form: Kampuchea) is a constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia with a population of over 13 million people, most of whom are Theravada Buddhists of Khmer origin. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Motto: United for the Common Wealth Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Governor Premier Const. ... Captain John Hindmarsh, KH, RN was the first Governor of South Australia, from 28 December 1836 to 16 July 1838. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... October 17 is the 290th (in leap years the 291st) day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

When Gawler arrived in October 1838, the colony had almost no public finances, underpaid officials and 4000 immigrants living in makeshift accommodation. He was allowed a maximum of £12,000 expenditure a year, with an additional £5,000 credit for emergencies. His first goal was to address delays over rural settlement and primary production. He persuaded Charles Sturt to come from New South Wales to work as surveyor-general, personally overseeing the surveys in the meantime, as Colonel William Light had resigned due to ailing health and the demands being placed on him without adequate staff. Gawler appointed more colonial officials, set up a police force, took part in exploration, and improved the facilities at Port Adelaide during his tenure as governor. The first permanent Government House was built during his time, what is now the East Wing of the present building. 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Captain Charles Sturt (April 28, 1795 _ June 16, 1869), Australian explorer, was born in India and joined the British Army as a young man, seeing action with the Duke of Wellington in Spain and at Waterloo. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... Colonel William Light Colonel William Light (1786 - 1839) was born in Malaya in 1786, an illegitimate son of Captain Francis Light, the Governor of Penang, and Martina Rozells, the so-called Princess of Kedah of mixed Siamese-Portuguese descent. ... Port Adelaide is a suburb of Adelaide that lies about 14 kilometres Northwest of the Adelaide Central Business District. ...

Due to droughts in other colonies in 1840, before South Australia was self-sufficient for food, the cost of living increased rapidly. Gawler increased public expenditure to stave off collapse, which resulted in bankruptcy and changes to the way the colony was run. Over £200,000 had been spent and the land fund in London had been exhausted. A £155,000 loan was approved by the British Parliament (later made a gift) and Captain George Grey was sent to replace Gawler. In his time in office Governor Gawler had managed to make South Australia self-sufficient in terms of agriculture and had restored public confidence. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... There have been two famous people by the name of George Grey. ...

The town of Gawler was named after him, as it was surveyed soon after he arrived. The Gawler Ranges at the north end of Eyre Peninsula are also named after him. Gawler is a town in the state of South Australia. ... Satellite photo of the Eyre Peninsula bushfires, taken on January 11 2005 Eyre Peninsula is a triangular peninsula in South Australia. ...

External links

• Dictionary Of Australian Biography - Gawler (http://gutenberg.net.au/dictbiog/0-dict-biogG.html#gawler1)
• Government House (http://www.governor.sa.gov.au/html/govhouse.html)
• Memorial in Portsmouth (http://www.memorials.inportsmouth.co.uk/churches/st_simons/gawler.htm)

Captain John Hindmarsh, KH, RN was the first Governor of South Australia, from 28 December 1836 to 16 July 1838. ... See Governors of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Governor. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Statue of Sir George Grey in Albert Park, Auckland Sir George Edward Grey KCB (April 14, 1812 - September 19, 1898) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), Premier of New Zealand and a writer. ...