Dictionary of Sydney

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de Burgh, Ernest

Engineer who rose through the New South Wales public service to become chief engineer in charge of water supply and sewerage for Sydney, and oversaw dams and other works throughout New South Wales.

Milestone
Born
Dublin, Ireland
08 Jan 1863
Arrived Sydney
30 Apr 1885
Died
Vaucluse
04 Apr 1929
Occupation
Position
1900