Cape Howe was named by Captain Cook when he passed it on 20 April 1770, honouring Admiral Earl Howe who was Treasurer of the British Royal Navy at the time.
William Stewart Rose (1775 - 1843) was a British poet and translator, son of George Rose, who held various Government offices, including that of Treasurer of the Navy.
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Substantial sums of money had to be issued to officers such as the Treasurer of the Navy and the Paymaster-General of HM Forces.