Dictionary of Sydney

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Hill, George

Butcher, businessman and politician who rose from a humble convict background to become a rich and influential citizen. He served as Mayor of Sydney in 1850.

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Born
Parramatta
25 Mar 1802
Died
Durham Hall, Surry Hills
19 Jul 1883
Buried
21 Jul 1883
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01 Nov 1842 - 31 Dec 1851
01 Jul 1848 - 31 May 1849
1850
22 May 1856 - 10 May 1861
11 Apr 1857 - 30 Nov 1858
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Hill, George

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Butcher, innkeeper and racing man as well as Mayor and parliamentarian, George Hill was a Sydney success story.