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Encyclopedia > Willoughby Shortland

Willoughby Shortland was New Zealand's first Colonial Secretary, having taken up the post when he arrived in New Zealand with Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson on 29 January 1840. William Hobson (September 26, 1792 - September 10, 1842), was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...


When Hobson had a stroke and was incapacitated in 1841 Shortland was acting Governor until Hobson recovered. 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...


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William Hobson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (825 words)
He was issued with detailed instructions by Lord Normanby on August 14, giving reasons for intervention in New Zealand and directions for the purchase of land "by fair and equal contracts." The land would be resold to settlers at a profit to provide for further operations.
Hobson arrived at the Bay of Islands on January 29, 1840 with a small group of officials, including an Executive Council comprised of the Colonial Secretary Willoughby Shortland, Colonial Treasurer George Cooper and Attorney-General Francis Fisher.
He sent Willoughby Shortland and some soldiers to Port Nicholson on May 25, where the council of the settlers was disbanded.
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