Phillip, Arthur Creator British naval officer who became first Governor of New South Wales, leading the colony for five difficult years. Colonial pardon for James Freeman 'on condition of his becoming the public Executioner' 1 March 1788 as Creator Document signed by Governor Arthur Phillip, Sydney, appointing David Blackburn commander of Supply during the absence of Lieutenant Ball, 17 January 1791 as Creator Phillip's Map of Sydney Cove 1792 as Creator
