He was appointed a magistrate on the following 17 March.

There he was appointed a magistrate, and in 1853, high sheriff of the county.

He was appointed resident magistrate for the district in December 1863.

The governor may also appoint a magistrate to act as the president in the president's absence.

He was also appointed magistrate in the same year.

He returned to Newfoundland after his studies and was appointed magistrate.

He was later appointed local magistrate and Justice of the Peace.

The Governor may also appoint a magistrate as a coroner.

Jamison had been appointed a magistrate following his return to Sydney.

Within each of the districts he appointed magistrates and constables.