Biographical notes about Colonel William Thomas Napier Champ, 63rd Regiment

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William Thomas Napier Champ (1808-1892), was a soldier, public servant and politician. Born in Essex, Lieutenant Champ arrived in Australia with his regiment in 1829 and took part in the 1830 'Black Line'. After leaving the army, he began his long career as a public servant, initially as assistant police magistrate at Hobart. He reorganised the Caveat Board dealing with land grants, succeeded O'Hara Booth as commandant at Port Arthur, was Colonial Secretary and Registrar of records and a member of the Executive Council.
Champ became the first Premier of Tasmania after he was elected as one of the members for Launceston in the new House of Assembly in 1856, but had no liking for politics and his ministry was short-lived. In 1857, Champ moved to Victoria where he became inspector-general of penal establishments.

Reference
Companion to Tasmanian History, viewed 11 April 2022, https://www.utas.edu.au/

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