5 functions of the secretary of of state in the british colonial adminstration​

After NSW achieved self-governence in 1856 the Colonial Secretary, was responsible for a range of essential functions, including charities, prisons, police, the Aborigines Protection Board, neglected children, the insane, hospitals and industrial schools.

Explanation:

A simpler response would be, "5 functions of the secretary state include charities, prisons, police, the Aborigines Protection Board, neglected children, and the insane."

they sent much needed naval support to the colonists, and were instrumental in the siege of yorktown