 In 1828 Darling for the sake of his children gave him the office of coroner but he did not keep the position long, and in the same year was in trouble with Archdeacon Scott, who objected to Halloran's prefacing some public lectures he was giving with part of the Anglican church service.In 1830 he established a "Memorial Office" the intention being that he should draw up statements for people desiring to bring their grievances before the government.Halloran died at Sydney on 7 March 1831.