He has been severely criticized , but his work on the finances of the colony was of great value .
Hotham was conscientious , but he had little experience to help him in dealing with the exceptionally difficult problems of his period of governorship .
Hotham has been severely criticized , but Hotham 's work on the finances of the colony was of great value .
Hotham was conscientious , but he had little experience to help him in dealing with the exceptionally difficult problems of his period of governorship .