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John Lee Archer (Architect)
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Start Date:
26 Apr 1791
End Date:
04 Dec 1852
Description:
John Lee Archer was appointed to the position of 'Civil Engineer in Van Dieman's Land' on 2 December 1826. He arrived in Van Dieman's Land aboard the "Lang" in August 1827 and was directed by Lieut-Governor Arthur to undertake the duties of both civil engineer and colonial architect. He served in these capacities until the positions were abolished by Lieut-Governor Franklin in 1838. In October of that same year Archer accepted the position of Police Magistrate for the district of Horton, and he fulfilled this position until his death in 1852.
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NS2162 Diary - John Lee Archer01 Jan 183731 Dec 1837