Robert Gouger

Robert Gouger
Gouger, 1830
Colonial Secretary of South Australia
In office
28 December 1836 – 22 August 1837
GovernorRear Admiral Hindmarsh
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byThomas Strangways
In office
8 July 1839 – 16 October 1841
GovernorGeorge Gawler
Sir George Grey
Preceded byGeorge Stephen
Succeeded byJohn A. Jackson
Treasurer of South Australia
In office
16 October 1841 – July 1844
Preceded byJohn A. Jackson
Succeeded byJames MacDonald
Member of the Legislative Council|of South Australia
In office
28 December 1836 – 22 August 1837
Preceded bycouncil established
Succeeded byThomas Strangways
In office
8 July 1839 – 16 October 1841
Preceded byGeorge Stephen
Succeeded bySir George Grey
John A. Jackson
Personal details
Born(1802-06-26)26 June 1802
Île de France, Paris, France
Died4 August 1846(1846-08-04) (aged 44)
Kensington, London, England
Spouse
Sarah Whitten
(m. 1838)
Children1
Known forOne of the founders of South Australia and the first Colonial Secretary of South Australia

Robert Gouger (/ˈɡʊər/ GUUJ-ər; 26 June 1802 – 4 August 1846) was one of the founders of South Australia and the first Colonial Secretary of South Australia.[1]

  1. ^ "Robert Gouger | Adelaidia". adelaidia.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 26 May 2020.