Dictionary of Sydney

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Alt, Augustus

Soldier and surveyor who arrived with Phillip in 1788, and helped draw up the first plans for Sydney and Parramatta.

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Born
London, England
1731
Buried
Jan 1815
Died
Parramatta, Sydney
09 Jan 1815
Occupation
Property
Owner of
1794 - 1815
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Spouse
Parent of
Parent of

Alt, Augustus

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Hessian-born soldier and surveyor Augustus Alt is commemorated by Alt Street, Ashfield, and buried in Parramatta.