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William Hart
Born
Died1910
New South Wales, Australia
Burial placeParramatta
Occupation(s)businessman, timber merchant
Known forbuilding historic buildings

William Hart (1830–1910).[1][2]born in Throwbridge, Wiltshire, England, arrived in Australia at the age of 24[1]. He became well known in the NSW province of Parramatta as a builder and timber merchant. He founded the firm Hart, Hitchcock and Co[3] (originally started as Hart and Sons).[4] This business was well known for building infrastructure of early Australia. He purchased land subdivided in 1880s as the Toongabbie Estate - 2nd Subdivision[5][6] is located in Western Sydney.

He possibly had a hand in the organisation and construction of his son William Hart Junior’s villa, “Castrella”, located at 127 Wentworth Avenue, Wentworthville, NSW in late Victorian style.[7] This building is characteristic of a typical two-storey suburban Italianate residence complex and is protected by NSW heritage laws.[8]

His grandson William Ewart Hart (from his son William (Henry) Hart or William Hart Jnr.) became a famous Australian aviator.

Hart Drive, also called Cumberland Highway in Western Sydney is named after his family[9].

History

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Hart was known for his contribution to the growth and development of Sydney including construction work and infrastructure in the community.[3] Mr Hart assisted in the planning and construction of the largest and prestigious buildings in the district at the time.[1] He was famous at the time for his part in the construction of the biggest and most expensive Methodist Church in NSW (built in Parramatta).[10]

Marriage and Family

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Mr Hart was married to Elizabeth Daniels (approx 1828-1896)[10] in 1852 in Melksham, Wiltshire, England, prior to arriving in Australia. Hart married twice.

Hart had children (7.[10]) including five sons and two daughters[10]. His first son became a doctor, Dr Hart (from the Parramatta Medical Institute). His other three sons Joseph, George and William worked in the "Hart and Sons" firm. (This firm was later called Hart Hitchcock & Co.)[10]

His son William Hart became father to his grandson William Ewart Hart, the famous Australian aviator.

Sydney’s population was growing. The family was well known in the community including William Hart’s descendants holidays being reported on in 8 July 1916 when they were caught in a snow storm[11].

References

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  1. ^ a b c "THE LATE MR. WILLIAM HART". Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate. 1910-03-09. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  2. ^ "William Hart 1830–1910 – Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of New South Wales". australianroyalty.net.au. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. ^ a b "Hart, Hitchcock and Co. Timber Merchants, Darcy Street, Parramatta | Parramatta History and Heritage". historyandheritage.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  4. ^ "Mr William Hart – The head of Hart Hitchcock and Co. Timber Merchants, Darcy Street Parramatta and father of the famous aviator William Ewart "Billy" Hart, ca1940". Parramatta History and Heritage Collection Online. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  5. ^ Australia ICOMOS (2013). The Burrs Charter: The Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance. Australia ICOMOS Incorporated.
  6. ^ Auchmuty, J. J., "D'Arcy Wentworth (1762–1827)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 2024-04-09
  7. ^ Kerr, J.S. (2004). The Conservation Plan (6th Editoon ed.). Sydney: National of Australia.
  8. ^ "Welcome to Heritage". www.heritage.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  9. ^ "Wentworthville - Origin of Street Names | Parramatta History and Heritage". historyandheritage.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  10. ^ a b c d e "William Hart 1830–1910 – Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of New South Wales". australianroyalty.net.au. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  11. ^ "PARRAMATTA PARTY CAUGHT IN A SNOW-STORM". Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate. 1916-07-08. Retrieved 2024-05-02.