Who was John Dale?

Who was John Dale?

A government surveyor, explorer and administrator in Western Australia from 1829 to 1833, Dale made a number of watercolour views of the Swan River Colony. Prints after Dale are held in public and private collections. Biographical Data b. November 1810 Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK

What was the role of Sir William Dale?

In 1832 Dale was appointed acting administrator of the colony to assist Captain Irwin (see Elizabeth Irwin ) during Governor James Stirling ‘s absence in England. He became lieutenant by purchase on 16 November 1832 then left Western Australia in October 1833 on board HMS Isabella when his regiment was transferred to India.

When did captain Dale leave Australia?

In 1832 Dale was appointed acting administrator of the colony to assist Captain Irwin (see Elizabeth Irwin) during Governor James Stirling’s absence in England. He became lieutenant by purchase on 16 November 1832 then left Western Australia in October 1833 on board HMS Isabella when his regiment was transferred to India.

When did William Dale become an ensign in the Army?

He became an ensign in the 63rd Regiment of Light Infantry on 25 October 1827. On 8 June 1829 Dale arrived at the Swan River on board HMS Sulphur and was appointed temporary assistant government surveyor by Surveyor-General John Septimus Roe .