Acting Colonial Surgeon 1835. Had Perth Lots W37 and W86 in 1834. He accompanied Hillman on his Hotham and William River expedition in January 1835. Allocated 2,560 acres and took 480 acres in the Helena district and 2,080 acres in the interior. Lived at 'Strelley' property on the Swan. Joseph died 25 May 1846 and his wife returned to England with two daughters on 26 January 1860 per the 'Lord Raglan'.