John Burnett (colonial secretary)

John Burnett (September 1781 – 10 July 1860) was the first Colonial Secretary of Van Diemen's Land.[1]

Burnett served from March 1826 until 1835. Several scandals and maladministration characterised his tenure. He worked with Lieutenant Governor George Arthur in conducting the Vandemonian wars against the aboriginal population.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 1. 1966.
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