South Australian Government
The Chief Protector of Aborigines was made the legal guardian of every Aboriginal child under the provisions of the Northern Territory Aboriginals Act 1910 (SA). This position continued under Commonwealth legislation after the Northern Territory came under Commonwealth control in 1911.
1864 - 1910 Protector of Aborigines, Northern Territory
1910 Chief Protector of Aborigines, Northern Territory
1911 - 1939 Chief Protector of Aborigines, Northern Territory
Prepared by: Karen George and Gary George
Created: 25 January 2012, Last modified: 9 May 2014