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In colonial history, Resident magistrates have had Gubernatoria l functions in a few minor, isolated colonial settlements, such as:
  • Ascension , as dependency of Saint Helena ; post filled by (managers of Eastern Telegraph/Cable and Wireless) since 1922 (prevously under a Commanding Officer ), replaced since June 1964 by an Administrator

  • Walvisbaai , only two incumbents shortly after the 12 March 1878 annexed by Britain as Walvis Bay protectorate, first under a Captain; annexation confirmed 14 December 1878:

  • ---1 June 1878 - November 1880 D. Erskine

  • --- November 1880 - 7 August 1884 Benjamin Musgrave, staying on as Magistrate


Strictly jurisdictional ''Resident Magistrates'' still exist in Jamaica and in Northern Ireland , the latter being a continuation of the use of ''RM''s in Ireland before 1922 , as popularised by the book and Sitcom " The Irish RM ".


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