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. 24 November 1877. p. 41. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "SYLVESTER BROWNE FAMILY". The Newcastle Sun. NSW. 24 December 1938. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  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. 23 November 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  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. 1 May 1867. p. 5. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ↑ "AQUATICS". Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle. NSW. 13 April 1867. p. 3. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ↑ "RETROSPECT". Illustrated Sydney News. 16 May 1867. p. 1. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ↑ "THE SYDNEY MONTHLY OVERLAND MAIL". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 July 1863. p. 5. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ↑ "ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON". The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 April 1867. p. 5. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  12. ↑ "AQUATICS". Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle. NSW. 18 June 1870. p. 2. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  13. ↑ "Advertising". The Freeman's Journal. Sydney. 16 January 1864. p. 1. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  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. 24 November 1877. p. 41. Retrieved 31 October 2015 – via National Library of Australia.


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