Meston, Archibald

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Archibald Meston

(1851–1924)

Scottish-born Australian journalist, explorer and politician who wrote extensively about Queensland and its Aboriginal peoples. His proposals influenced Queensland’s restrictive Aboriginal protection legislation, and as southern protector he oversaw forced removals to missions and reserves.

Some links:

• CTD article in Russian: Местон, Арчибальд
• Other resources: Source, The Theosophist, vol. 12, July 1891, p. 605-612

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Lifetime: 1851–1924
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