He was Chief Justice from 1858 to 1875. He was appointed Administrator of the Government under Governor Sir George Bowen on 1 October 1869 and assumed office on 21 March 1873.
He occupied the role of Chief Justice from 1858 to 1875. Subsequently, in 1869, he was designated as Administrator of the Government under Governor Sir George Bowen, assuming office on 21 March 1873.