Who was the first Governor of New South Wales?
Q: Who was the first Governor of New South Wales?
A: Captain Arthur Phillip RN became the first Governor of New South Wales on 7 February 1788.
Q: What was the title of the first legislature in Australia?
A: The first legislature in Australia was called the New South Wales Legislative Council.
Q: When did other colonies replace their Lieutenant-Governors with Governors?
A: Other colonies replaced their Lieutenant-Governors with Governors when they became independent - South Australia in 1836, Tasmania January 1855 and Victoria May 1855.
Q: How long did Sir William Denison keep the title of Governor-General?
A: Sir William Denison kept the title of Governor-General until his retirement.
Q: What is the role of the Premier of New South Wales?
A: The Governor acts on the advice of the head of the elected government, which is known as the Premier of New South Wales.
Q: When was Government House used as a home, office and official reception space by governors? A: Government House was used as a home, office and official reception space by governors until 1996.
Q: Who was Australia's first Australian-born governor? A: The first Australian-born governor (or any Australian state) was Lieutenant General Sir John Northcott in 1946.
