Background
COLLET, Wilfred. Companion of Saint Michael and Saint George was born on November 23, 1856 in London. Son of Collet Dobson Collet, and Jane, daughter of late John Sloan.
COLLET, Wilfred. Companion of Saint Michael and Saint George was born on November 23, 1856 in London. Son of Collet Dobson Collet, and Jane, daughter of late John Sloan.
Studied at University College School, London. 1st class Honours in Jurisprudence and Roman Law at intermediate examination for degree of Bachelor of Laws at London University, 1889. 1st class Honours in Common Law and Equity, 1903.
Bachelor of Laws.
Entered Fiji Civil Service, 1881. Assistant Native Commissioner and Inspector of Immigrants, 1883. Secretary to High Commissioner for the Western Pacific, 1884.
Acted as Receiver - General of Cyprus, 1901, and again in 1902 and 1904.
British Delegate of Eocaf, Cyprus. Commander of Nicosia District, Cyprus, 1897-1905.
Decorated for services to Western Pacific High Commission. 1897; F.C.L; Colonial Secretary, British
Honduras, since 1905. Administered during 1905-1906.