Date:
Saturday, August 31, 1861 to Tuesday, May 31, 1864
June 1, 1859, Began as clerk in Colonial treasury. August 31, 1861, W.A.G. Young, Colonial Secretary, nominates Ker to new post of Acting Colonial Auditor. May 31, 1864 offered appointment of Acting Auditor General. Declined as the seat of government moved to New Westminster from Victoria where he lived. (See correspondence and news clippings under Auditor General at BC Archives)