Draft:William Henry Hart (bowler, businessman and philanthropist)

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William Hart (William Henry Hart)
Born1855
Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Died1937 (aged 82)
New South Wales, Australia
Burial placeParramatta
Occupation(s)businessman, timber merchant
Known forbuilding historic buildings
Parents
  • William Hart (1830-1810) (father)
  • Elizebeth Danials (1828-1896) (mother)

William Henry Hart (1855-1937) became well known in the NSW province of Parramatta as a builder and timber merchant. He was the descendant of William Hart who founded the firm Hart, Hitchcock and Co.

He commissioned the organisation and construction of "Castrella", located at 127 Wentworth Avenue, Wentworthville, NSW in late Victorian style.[1] This building is characteristic of a typical two-storey suburban Italianate residence complex and is protected by NSW heritage laws.[2]

He supported his son to become a respected dentist and who also became a famous Australian aviator William Ewart Hart.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Kerr, J.S. (2004). The Conservation Plan (6th Editoon ed.). Sydney: National of Australia.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ "Welcome to Heritage". www.heritage.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-04-09.