John Hunter

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John Hunter

British administrator

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New South Wales
Movement toward self-rule
…between 1788 and 1808—Arthur Phillip, John Hunter, Philip Gidley King, and William Bligh—were dedicated, hardworking administrators. From Phillip’s departure in 1792, however, they met opposition from the New South Wales Corps, a military force that had been recruited to perform garrison duty. Its officers were allowed to own land and,…
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…between 1788 and 1808—Arthur Phillip, John Hunter, Philip Gidley King, and William Bligh—were dedicated, hardworking administrators. From Phillip’s departure in 1792, however, they met opposition from the New South Wales Corps, a military force that had been recruited to perform garrison duty. Its officers were allowed to own land and,…
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