James P. Buttfield
JOINED the Government service in 1866 as Sub-Protector of Aborigines for the Northern District of the Province; appointed a Special Stipendiary Magistrate (his duties being confined to the Far North) on April 1, 1869. He held these positions at the time of his death, which took place at Blinman, July 14, 1885. In his magisterial capacity he acquired the confidence of the public by the fairness of his decisions and sterling qualities of heart.