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Christopher Rolleston

1817 – 1888

Public servant in New South Wales, Australia

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About Christopher Rolleston

Lived 1817 – 1888 (aged 70). Christopher Rolleston was an Australian and British civil servant and public servant.

Christopher Rolleston (27 July 1817 – 9 April 1888) was an English-born colonial public servant in Australia.

Rolleston was born 27 July 1817 in Watnall, Nottinghamshire, the second son of Rev. John Rolleston and Elizabeth.

A prominent colonial civil servant in New South Wales, Rolleston served as the Register-General of New South Wales (1855 – 1864). During his time as registrar general he was responsible for the launch of compulsory registration of births, deaths and marriages. He also served in a range of previous roles including Commissioner of Crown Lands in the Darling Downs (1842-1853), private secretary to the Governor of New South Wales, Sir William Denison (1855), as well as auditor-general (1864-1883). Mount Rolleston in Felton in the Toowoomba Region on the Darling Downs

Publications The Condition and Resources of New South Wales — A lecture delivered at Sydney, December 12, 1866. (1867)

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Auditor-General of New South Wales
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Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher Rolleston?

public servant in New South Wales, Australia (1817–1888)

When was Christopher Rolleston born?

Christopher Rolleston was born on 27 July 1817 in Watnall.

When did Christopher Rolleston die?

Christopher Rolleston died on 9 April 1888 in Sydney.

What was Christopher Rolleston's occupation?

Christopher Rolleston was a civil servant and public servant.

What nationality was Christopher Rolleston?

Christopher Rolleston was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Rolleston

· Wikidata: Q5113158

· DBpedia: Christopher Rolleston

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