sentences:  On 9 February 1838, Stephen was appointed advocate-general and crown solicitor in South Australia.Stephen was Colonial Secretary of South Australia from October 1838 to July 1839.He served as Acting Governor in the interregnum (16 July 1838 – 17 October 1838) between Governors Hindmarsh and Gawler,
  appointing Robert Bernard to succeed him as crown solicitor and advocate-general.