Dictionary of Sydney

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Potts, Joseph Hyde

Accountant and early landowner in the areas later known as Lidcombe and Woolloomooloo Hill, which he renamed Potts Point. He was also the first employee of the Bank of New South Wales.

Milestone
Born
1793
Died
Paddington, Sydney
26 Sep 1865
Name
Commemorated by
Occupation
Position
1817 - 1841
Property
Owner of
1834 - 1835
Owner of
1842 - 1846