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1856 a very big year. Three Boothby appointments
From South Australia's Government Gazette for that year. Appointment dates March 5, April 3 and November 20. Note the Colonial Secretary's Office became, after that first election, the Chief Secretary's Office.
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March 5, 1856Boothby appointed Sheriff of the Province of South Australia |
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April 3, 1856appointed as "Visitor to Public Lunatic Asylum" |
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November 20, 1856Boothby appointed Returning Officer |
