Osmond Gilles

They had no children, and Gilles never remarried, but took on several protegees, including his nephew John Jackson Oakden.Gilles was struck by Robert Gouger, the first Colonial Secretary, leading to the latter's suspension.Gilles migrated to the new Australian colony on HMS Buffalo in 1836 accompanied by his ward Emily Blunden (referred to as Blundell on the passenger list), sister of Dr John Blunden, and acted as the Colonial Treasurer.He was, with his secretary William Finke, and a few others, the fortunate ticket-holder in the ballot for the purchase of city acres at Glenelg,[1] of which he took full advantage.[3][4] Gilles was a major benefactor, and at times sustained the colony's treasury with his own funds.
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