William Walker (New South Wales colonial politician)

William Walker was an Australian politician and yachtsman.

Walker was originally a pastoralist, operating a series of stations in the Bega region, based out of the Kamarooka Estate.[1][2] He was later a merchant in Sydney, operating the firm of William Walker & Co.[3] He built and lived in the Redleaf mansion at Double Bay, which he named after his parents' house in England.[4][5] The property survives, and now serves as the council chambers for the Municipality of Woollahra.[6] He served in the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1863 until his resignation in 1867.[7] He was involved in the establishment of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron in 1863, and served as its Commodore until resigning in 1867; he was reportedly departing permanently for England.[8][9][10][11] In 1870, he was reported to have been cruising the Mediterranean and to be preparing for the racing season in England.[12] He had also been president of the Anniversary Regatta Committee.[13][14]

He was married to Corentia (née Browne), sister of Rolf Boldrewood.[15] Their second son, Cecil, died in the shipwreck of the Avalanche off Portland in 1877.[16]

References

  1. "Family Notices.". Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907). Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 24 November 1877. p. 41. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  2. "SYLVESTER BROWNE FAMILY.". The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 24 December 1938. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  3. "Community and Environment Committee" (PDF). Woollahra Municipal Council. 26 July 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  4. "Famous home will become new social rendezvous.". The Australian Women's Weekly (1933 - 1982). 1933 - 1982: National Library of Australia. 23 November 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  5. "Cockshott, Constance (1837–1919)". Obituaries Australia. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  6. "Present Council Chambers". Municipality of Woollahra. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  7. "THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 1 May 1867. p. 5. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  8. "AQUATICS.". Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870). NSW: National Library of Australia. 13 April 1867. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  9. "RETROSPECT.". Illustrated Sydney News (NSW : 1853 - 1872). NSW: National Library of Australia. 16 May 1867. p. 1. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  10. "THE SYDNEY MONTHLY OVERLAND MAIL.". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 21 July 1863. p. 5. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  11. "ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 15 April 1867. p. 5. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  12. "AQUATICS.". Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (NSW : 1860 - 1870). NSW: National Library of Australia. 18 June 1870. p. 2. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  13. "Advertising.". Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932). Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 16 January 1864. p. 1. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  14. Parliament of New South Wales (2008). "Mr William Walker". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  15. "Cockshott, Constance (1837–1919)". Obituaries Australia. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  16. "Family Notices.". Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907). Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia. 24 November 1877. p. 41. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 11/11/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.