Boyle Finniss

Boyle Travers Finniss ( August 18, 1807 - December 24, 1893 ) was the first Prime Minister of South Australia and ruled from October 24, 1856 to August 20, 1857.

biography

In 1864, the government of South Australia commissioned Finnis to explore the Northern Territory coast and select a capital for the Northern Territory. William Patrick Auld and Frederick Henry Litchfield were involved in this expedition. Finniss established a settlement in Escape Cliffs , near the mouth of the Adelaide River . This choice has been criticized by many. He also had problems with his officers' insubordination and was not particularly popular with his crew. His expeditions, which were initially accompanied by Frederick Henry Litchfield and later led, were often inadequately equipped. His relationship with the Aborigines was bad. Because of these problems, he was soon ordered back. In May 1866 he successfully defended himself before a parliamentary committee of inquiry on the charges.

Honors

The Finniss River in South Australia is named after him.

personal data
SURNAME	Finniss, Boyle
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Finniss, Boyle Travers
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Australian politician and explorer
DATE OF BIRTH	August 18, 1807
PLACE OF BIRTH	born at sea
DATE OF DEATH	December 24, 1893
Place of death	Adelaide (South Australia)