Jackson, J. A., 1845, Photograph, B 7152
John Alexander Jackson, Colonial Treasurer, banker, farmer, newspaper editor, public servant. He was appointed Colonial Treasurer and Accountant General 25 September, 1839. (SA Gazette. 26.9.39. 5a) He held this office until his appointment on 16 October 1841 as Colonial Secretary (SA Gazette 21.10.41. 2a) He was invited to take the position of Colonial Treasurer. At the same time he became Local Director of Bank of Australasia. He was reprimanded and left to became Colonial Secretary.