Episode 2 of 2

Appointment as Lieutenant-Governor

When: 10 January 1873 – 3 August 1875
Where: Kimberley, South Africa
Part of: Richard Southey becomes first Lieutenant-Governor of Griqualand West

Southey moved to Griqualand West in 1873 and was appointed Lieutenant-Governor, following his retirement from the Cape Colonial Secretary post.

Southey relocated to the newly proclaimed British colony in 1873 and was appointed Lieutenant-Governor. His appointment followed his discreet retirement from the Cape government in 1872. A succession list records him as Administrator and then Lieutenant-Governor from 10 January 1873 to 3 August 1875; the January date marks the start of his Administrator tenure. He had previously found one of the first diamonds in South Africa, on a witch doctor.

Sources

Griqualand West Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
Richard Southey (colonial administrator) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-25

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