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Lt Col George Johnston 1810

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Robert Dighton
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State Library of New South Wales
[a1528248 / ML 511]
(Mitchell Library)

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Dighton, Robert

State Library of New South Wales

Armed forces

Johnston, George

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Soldier and farmer who took part in the Rum Rebellion and made himself lieutenant-governor. Cashiered from the army for his conduct, he returned to the colony and became a successful farmer and settler.