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Hilton, Joseph
Himmelhoch, Isaac
Hinch, Derryn
Hinder, Frank
Hinder, Margel
Hindley, John
Hines, Marcia
Hinkler, Bert
Hinks, Harold
Hinks, Leslie
Hinton, Henry
Hinton, Howard
Hirst, William
Hixson, Francis
Hoad, Lew
Hoang Ngoc Tuan
Hobbs, Joseph John Talbot
Hobson, Joseph
Hobson, William
Hockings, Henry
Hodder, Jackie
Hoddle, Robert
Hodges, John
Hoff, Rayner
Hogan, Johanna
Hogan, John
Hogan, Michael
Hogan, Paul
Hogg, James
Hogue, James Alexander
Holden, George Kenyon
Holden, John Rose
Holden, Mary
Holden, Susan
Holdsworth, Richard
Holland, Eva
Holland, George
Holland, Leslie
Holledge, James
Hollingworth, May
Hollister, Timothy
Hollows, Fred
Holman, William Arthur
Holmes, Honora
Holmes, Margaret
Holmes, Reginald
Holmes, Susannah
Holmes, William
Holmes, William Harvie
Holroyd, Arthur Todd

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Hilton, Joseph

Convict who became a basketmaker and hired boats on the Cooks River dam but is best remembered as the pugnacious individual who offered himself, his dog or his wife, to fight anyone in the colony.

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Himmelhoch, Isaac

Polish born financier and vigneron who took up winemaking in Eckersley at the end of the nineteenth century. His vineyard Grodno, became the site of the Holdsworthy Internment camp in World War I.

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Hinch, Derryn

Journalist and television and radio host based in Melbourne.

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Hinder, Frank

Art teacher and artist best known for his abstract paintings, he also produced work across a diverse range of materials, including drawings and electric-light sculptures. He also produced theatre and set designs.

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Hinder, Margel

American born sculptor who came to Sydney with her Australian husband Frank Hinder in 1934.

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Hindley, John

Convict who had been transported for 7 years for stealing six brass powder flask moulds and several blankets. Whilst he survived the voyage he was in such poor health that he died within months of arriving at Sydney Cove.

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Hines, Marcia

American-born vocalist, stage actress and TV personality who achieved success in her adopted home of Australia.

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Hinkler, Bert

Aviator who flew in Europe during World War I and was a pioneer in aviation in the 1920s making the first solo flight to Australia in 1928. He was killed on his second attempt in 1933 crossing the Appenines in Italy.

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Hinks, Harold

Child found electrocuted in the front garden of Cyril and Violet McKenzie's home in Greenwich in 1934.

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Hinks, Leslie

Businessman and father of Harold Hinks, who died after being electrocuted in the garden of Cyril and Violet McKenzie in Greenwich. Flying home from Kalgoorlie for the boy's funeral in the 'Miss Southern Cross', he was killed when the plane crashed near Yerranderie in New South Wales.

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Hinton, Henry

Wine merchant who lived at Sandgate Cottage in Randwick.

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Hinton, Howard

Company director, art collector and patron who was a generous benefactor to the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

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Hirst, William

Merchant.

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Hixson, Francis

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Surveyor in the Royal Navy who made major contributions to the state's maritime services.

Hoad, Lew

Tennis player who achieved World No.1 ranking in 1956 before turning professional and establishing a tennis resort in Spain.

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Hoang Ngoc Tuan

Editor of a Vietnamese language website.

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Hobbs, Joseph John Talbot

Architect and soldier who set up practice in Perth before adopting soldiering as a second career. He distinguished himself at Gallipoli and fought in France , renowned for his justice and and integrity and hugely popular with his division.

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Hobson, Joseph

Settler who lived at the Kurrajong Brush on the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

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Hobson, William

Naval officer who explored Port Phillip in Victoria and became the first Governor of New Zealand and author of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 to establish British sovereignty.

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Hockings, Henry

Produce merchant who, after heavy losses due to floods, became involved in the importation of wines and spirits and the start of the Australian wine industry.

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Hodder, Jackie

Criminal and thug who was a feared street fighter and standover man. In 1943, he threatened the petty thief and sly-grog seller, Iris Webber, with extortion after which she attacked him with a tomahawk. He was stabbed to death in front of 300 guests at a dance at the Waterloo Town Hall in 1965.

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Hoddle, Robert

Surveyor responsible for surveying several country districts of New South Wales over 12 years before arriving in Port Phillip to lay out the township of Melbourne.

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Hodges, John

Emancipist, gambler, publican and sly grog trader whose fortunes fluctuated according to his contacts with the law.

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Hoff, Rayner

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Sculptor and energetic art teacher and administrator at East Sydney Technical College who created large-scale sculpture for various buildings and public memorials including the Anzac Memorial.

Hogan, Johanna

Illiterate housekeeper who was sponsored by her daughter and husband to emigrate, travelling with two daughters in 1859.

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Hogan, John

Dairy farmer at Greenwich.

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Hogan, Michael

Penrith property owner.

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Hogan, Paul

Actor whose ocker humour was also showcased in several advertising campaigns.

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Hogg, James

Scottish born policeman who was overzealous in his aim to curb illegal drinking hours at Glebe hotels in the 1900s.

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Hogue, James Alexander

Journalist and politician who became Minister for Public Instruction and took a keen interest in the establishment of Sydney's Public and Mitchell libraries.

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Holden, George Kenyon

A lawyer and politician who became the first Examiner of Titles in New South Wales, George Kenyon Holden oversaw the implementation of the Torrens Title system of land registration, which became a secure basis for Sydney land transactions from 1863.

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Holden, John Rose

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Soldier who arrived with the 17th Regiment and settled in Sydney in 1834, and became a businessman and politician, before returning to England.

Holden, Mary

Daughter of ex-convict William Hutchinson who married John Rose Holden.

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Holden, Susan

Second wife of John Rose Holden.

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Holdsworth, Richard

Solicitor and early alderman in Woollahra.

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Holland, Eva

Deaconess who administered a mission house at Woolloomooloo for many years from 1905.

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Holland, George

Equestrian and circus showman.

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Holland, Leslie

Actor who was active in Australian theatre between 1908 and the 1930s.

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Holledge, James

Writer active between 1962 and 1970.

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Hollingworth, May

Theatre director and producer who, for 30 years, championed Australian theatre and drama and directed 120 productions.

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Hollister, Timothy

Convict who became a Government Overseer at Parramatta and was granted land in the Field of Mars near Ryde in 1797 and at Parramatta in 1804.

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Hollows, Fred

Ophthalmologist famed for his work in restoring eyesight for thousands of people around the world.

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Holman, William Arthur

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Labor politician who qualified in law after entering parliament and practised in the field of industrial law before becoming a minister in 1910, and Premier from 1913-20. In 1916 he formed a non-Labor government after the party split over the issue of conscription.

Holmes, Honora

Irish immigrant who was 16 years old when she arrived on the John Knox in 1850.

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Holmes, Margaret

Prostitute and thief who was fatally shot by Millicent Tangga (Kathleen McLennan), an associate of the well-known petty thief and sly-grog seller, Iris Webber. Holmes famously refused to name her killer while dying in hospital, telling the press 'that's my business'.

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Holmes, Reginald

Businessman who owned a boatbuilding business at McMahons Point and whose criminal activities came to light during investigation of the Shark Arm murder in 1935.

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Holmes, Susannah

Convict tried at Thetford, Norfolk in 1784 for burglary and sentenced to death, which was commuted to 14 years' transportation. She gave birth to a son with fellow convict Henry Kable while incarcerated in England before departing for the colony.

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Holmes, William

Owner of boatbuilding yards at McMahons Point.

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Holmes, William Harvie

Master painter and property developer whose success enabled him to sponsor his wife's family to emigrate.

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Holroyd, Arthur Todd

African explorer, physician and barrister who held several turbulent positions in the judiciary and parliament.

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