Obituaries Australia

  • Tip: searches only the name field
  • Tip: use double quotes to search for a phrase
  • Tip: lists of awards, schools, organisations etc

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

George Hill (1802–1883)

Mr. George Hill, one of the oldest residents in the colony, died at his residence, Durham Hall, Surry Hills, at the advanced age of 83. He was Mayor of Sydney no less than three times, and was one of the first members nominated by the Donaldson Ministry to sit in the Upper House. He had been a justice of the peace over 50 rears. One of his daughters is married to Sir Daniel Cooper. He was injured by a tram accident some weeks ago.

Original publication

Citation details

'Hill, George (1802–1883)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hill-george-3769/text24489, accessed 29 March 2024.

© Copyright Obituaries Australia, 2010-2024