Sir William MacGregor (20 October1846 – 3 July1919). Born in Scotland he became a medical officer in the British Colonial Service. He was Administrator of British New Guinea from 1888 to 1895 when he became the first Lieutenant-Governor. October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... July 3rd is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Territory of Papua was an Australian possession comprising the southeastern quarter of the island of New Guinea, existing from roughly 1902 to 1949. ...
He was Governor of Queensland from 1909 to 1914 and also first chancellor of the University of Queensland. Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... The University of Queensland The University of Queensland (UQ) (motto: Scientia ac Labore - through knowledge and hard work) has its main campus in Brisbane, Queensland, specifically in the suburb of St Lucia. ...
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Lieutenant-Governor of British New Guinea 1895–1897
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WilliamMacGregor initiated the purchase of the castle with a donation of £300.
Macgregor asked the workmen when the foundations would be filled and when told it would be later that day, he asked if he could deposit something special there.
MacGregor very kindly undertook the purchase of the coins and was successful in obtaining them at a reasonable price, as coins of the Tamworth Mint are rare and much sought after.
He was the eldest son of John Macgregor, a farm labourer.
In 1873 he became assistant medical officer at the Seychelles, and in 1874 he was appointed resident at the hospital and superintendent of the lunatic asylum at Mauritius.
Macgregor was a man of immense physical strength, it has been said of him in his early days that he was like a "great block of rough unhewn granite".
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