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 West Indies, and it is probable that the enervating influence of the climate in these mission fields was the cause of his failing health at a comparatively early age. On Archdeacon Hale being created Bishop of Perth, Mr. Woodcock was advanced to the Archdeaconry. He was a warm, earnest, and zealous worker, his efforts not being confined to his own congregation, as Pulteney-street School, St. Peter's College, and various organizations and mission objects were indebted to him for help. His widow, Mrs. Woodcock, a lady possessed of much amiability of character, resides at present near Adelaide.

Captain J. W. Smith, ORN in London in 1816; and entered the merchant service in 1830, principally in the South American trade. Arrived in South Australia in 1847, between which time and 1849, whilst in command of the ship "David Malcolm," trading between Great Britain and this colony, he introduced upwards of one thousand emigrants to these shores. He finally settled here in 1851, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, principally at Port Adelaide. Appointed Consular Agent for the United States of America in 1857, a position he still creditably fills. Elected Mayor of Port Adelaide, and occupied the civic chair for six years between 1859 and 1866. He is the oldest member of the Marine Board, having with a years' interval in 1868-9, held a portfolio since May 1861. In 1866 he was returned as member for the House of Assembly to represent Port Adelaide. At that time all the wardens were nominated by the Government, but his election to Parliament did not invalidate his position on the Marine Board, as he remained in the House till its dissolution in 1868. During a long and honorable career, Captain Smith has been universally esteemed by all who have had business transactions with him.