This despatch contains details of the first Chief Protector and Assistant Protectors in NSW. It outlines their responsibilities in 'educating' and 'civilising' Aboriginal people.  

Despatch from Lord Glenelg to Sir George Gipps dated 31 January 1838 in Historical Records of Australia, Series 1, vol. 9 (January 1816 - December 1818), 252-255

In the 19th century, ‘Protectors’ were tasked with ‘civilising’ Aboriginal people which disrupted and, in some cases, ceased the speaking of languages.

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Despatch from Lord Glenelg to Sir George Gipps dated 31 January 1838 in Historical Records of Australia, Series 1, vol. 9 (January 1816 - December 1818), 252-255

'Protectors' and Aboriginal people