Complex sentence: In 1847 he succeeded Eyre at Mooroondee as magistrate, Sub-Protector of Aborigines, inspector of native police, and returning officer until 1857, when the position was abolished by the Government.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1847 he succeeded Eyre at Moorundee as magistrate, Sub-Protector of Aborigines, inspector of native police, and returning officer. Scott remained at Moorundee until 1857, when the position was abolished by the Government.