The Dictionary of Australasian Biography/Lovett, William

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Lovett, William, J.P., Auditor General, Tasmania, entered the Civil Service of the colony as a junior clerk in the Post Office in 1841, and ultimately became chief clerk. In 1860 he was appointed Accountant to the Treasury and Acting Auditor, which appointment was approved in 1865. In 1867 Mr. Lovett became Assistant Colonial Treasurer, and in 1876 Auditor General.