The Dictionary of Australasian Biography/Symonds, Edward C.
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Symonds, Edward C., J. P., was born in Sydney, N.S.W., on August 13th, 1838, and is the eldest son of E. S. Symonds, C.M.G., late Under-Treasurer of Victoria (q.v.). He went to Victoria in Jan. 1852, and entered the Government service in the Audit Office, in February of the same year, as chief clerk. In Sept. 1887 he was appointed Comptroller of the Money Order and Savings Bank branch of the Postal Department, which position he still holds. He was appointed to the commission of the peace in March 1888.