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Australian Dictionary of Biography
Alexander Bruce (1827-1903), chief inspector of stock, was born on 27 April 1827 at Keig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, son of Alexander Bruce, a prosperous farmer and cattle dealer, and his wife Agnes, née Mitchell.
Alexander bruce biography
After attending Marischal College, Aberdeen, he worked with his father for two years, and then for five years with a land agent and solicitor. In 1852 he emigrated to Australia, partly for health reasons, planning to take up farming.
A dishonest partner absconded with their joint capital and Bruce's first job was at the General Post Office, Melbourne. Three years of unsuccessful farming in the Ovens district followed and in 1858 he became poundkeeper at Ten Mile Creek (later Germanton, now Holbrook), in New South Wales.
He was appointed inspector of cattle in 1861, chief inspector of sheep in 1863 and the first chief inspector of stock in 1864, holding this position until 1902. He was an officer of the Lands Department in 1861-74 and of th