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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

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Hodges, John
Hoff, Rayner
Hogan, Johanna
Hogan, John
Hogan, Michael
Hogan, Paul
Hogg, James
Hogue, James Alexander
Holden, George Kenyon
Holden, John Rose
Holden, Mary
Holden, Susan
Holdsworth, Richard
Holland, Eva
Holland, George
Holland, Leslie
Holledge, James
Hollingworth, May
Hollister, Timothy
Hollows, Fred
Holman, William Arthur
Holmes, Honora
Holmes, Margaret
Holmes, Reginald
Holmes, Susannah
Holmes, William
Holmes, William Harvie
Holroyd, Arthur Todd
Holt, Bland
Holt, Harold
Holt, James
Holt, Thomas
Holtermann, Otto
Hongi Hika
Hook, Alfred
Hook, Charles
Hooker, Leslie Joseph
Hopetoun, John
Hopkins, Livingston (Hop)
Hopkins, Ted
Hopman, Harry
Hordern, Alfred James
Hordern, Ann
Hordern, Anthony 1788-1869
Hordern, Anthony 1819-1876
Hordern, Edward
Hordern, Percy
Hordern, Samuel
Hore-Ruthven, Zara
Horler, Ken

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Hodges, John

Emancipist, gambler, publican and sly grog trader whose fortunes fluctuated according to his contacts with the law.

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Hoff, Rayner

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Sculptor and energetic art teacher and administrator at East Sydney Technical College who created large-scale sculpture for various buildings and public memorials including the Anzac Memorial.

Hogan, Johanna

Illiterate housekeeper who was sponsored by her daughter and husband to emigrate, travelling with two daughters in 1859.

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Hogan, John

Dairy farmer at Greenwich.

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Hogan, Michael

Penrith property owner.

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Hogan, Paul

Actor whose ocker humour was also showcased in several advertising campaigns.

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Hogg, James

Scottish born policeman who was overzealous in his aim to curb illegal drinking hours at Glebe hotels in the 1900s.

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Hogue, James Alexander

Journalist and politician who became Minister for Public Instruction and took a keen interest in the establishment of Sydney's Public and Mitchell libraries.

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Holden, George Kenyon

A lawyer and politician who became the first Examiner of Titles in New South Wales, George Kenyon Holden oversaw the implementation of the Torrens Title system of land registration, which became a secure basis for Sydney land transactions from 1863.

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Holden, John Rose

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Soldier who arrived with the 17th Regiment and settled in Sydney in 1834, and became a businessman and politician, before returning to England.

Holden, Mary

Daughter of ex-convict William Hutchinson who married John Rose Holden.

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Holden, Susan

Second wife of John Rose Holden.

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Holdsworth, Richard

Solicitor and early alderman in Woollahra.

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Holland, Eva

Deaconess who administered a mission house at Woolloomooloo for many years from 1905.

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Holland, George

Equestrian and circus showman.

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Holland, Leslie

Actor who was active in Australian theatre between 1908 and the 1930s.

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Holledge, James

Writer active between 1962 and 1970.

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Hollingworth, May

Theatre director and producer who, for 30 years, championed Australian theatre and drama and directed 120 productions.

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Hollister, Timothy

Convict who became a Government Overseer at Parramatta and was granted land in the Field of Mars near Ryde in 1797 and at Parramatta in 1804.

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Hollows, Fred

Ophthalmologist famed for his work in restoring eyesight for thousands of people around the world.

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Holman, William Arthur

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Labor politician who qualified in law after entering parliament and practised in the field of industrial law before becoming a minister in 1910, and Premier from 1913-20. In 1916 he formed a non-Labor government after the party split over the issue of conscription.

Holmes, Honora

Irish immigrant who was 16 years old when she arrived on the John Knox in 1850.

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Holmes, Margaret

Prostitute and thief who was fatally shot by Millicent Tangga (Kathleen McLennan), an associate of the well-known petty thief and sly-grog seller, Iris Webber. Holmes famously refused to name her killer while dying in hospital, telling the press 'that's my business'.

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Holmes, Reginald

Businessman who owned a boatbuilding business at McMahons Point and whose criminal activities came to light during investigation of the Shark Arm murder in 1935.

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Holmes, Susannah

Convict tried at Thetford, Norfolk in 1784 for burglary and sentenced to death, which was commuted to 14 years' transportation. She gave birth to a son with fellow convict Henry Kable while incarcerated in England before departing for the colony.

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Holmes, William

Owner of boatbuilding yards at McMahons Point.

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Holmes, William Harvie

Master painter and property developer whose success enabled him to sponsor his wife's family to emigrate.

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Holroyd, Arthur Todd

African explorer, physician and barrister who held several turbulent positions in the judiciary and parliament.

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Holt, Bland

Actor and theatre manager who became famous for his spectacular effects.

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Holt, Harold

Australian politician from 1966 to 1967, when he disappeared while swimming off the coast of Victoria, presumed drowned.

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Holt, James

Property speculator and businessman who suffered in the recession of the early 1840s.

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Holt, Thomas

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Businessman and politician who was a large landowner in southern Sydney.

Holtermann, Otto

Gold miner, businessman, politician and photography enthusiast who made a fortune on the goldfields and sponsored a famous series of photographs of Sydney.

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Hongi Hika

Māori chief who visited Sydney to establish trade ties. He introduced Western agriculture to the Māori and helped put Te Reo (the Māori language) into writing. He was also a fierce warrior who pioneered the introduction of the musket to Māori warfare.

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Hook, Alfred

Professor of architecture who worked within several professional associations to improve architects' salaries and working conditions during the uncertainty of the depression and World War II.

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Hook, Charles

Junior partner in Robert Campbell's Sydney business who supported Governor Bligh as an opponent of the trading cabal of military officers who were their trading competition.

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Hooker, Leslie Joseph

Businessman of Chinese heritage who founded his real estate business in 1928 with his first office in Maroubra.

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Hopetoun, John

First Governor-General of Australia.

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Hopkins, Livingston (Hop)

American-born artist and cartoonist who became an illustrator for The Bulletin magazine, and produced over 19,000 drawings.

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Hopkins, Ted

Operator of Luna Park.

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Hopman, Harry

Tennis player and coach who despite his early opposition to paid players, was to open a professional coaching academy in Florida.

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Hordern, Alfred James

Third generation member of the Hordern's retailing family.

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Hordern, Ann

Haberdasher, bonnet and corset maker whose success formed a basis for the family's later empire.

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Hordern, Anthony 1788-1869

Coachmaker, wheelwright and publican who founded the Hordern family in Australia with his wife Ann. His sons would eventually establish the largest department store in Australia, and at one point in the world, through their business Anthony Hordern and Sons.

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Hordern, Anthony 1819-1876

Draper whose family business grew from a small drapery established in Haymarket about 1844.

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Hordern, Edward

Retailer and alderman of the Sydney City Council.

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Hordern, Percy

Member of the Hordern drapery family.

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Hordern, Samuel

Merchant and stockbreeder who took his place at the head of the family emporium before retiring to devote himself to agriculture and a variety of business pursuits.

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Hore-Ruthven, Zara

Wife of the Governor of New South Wales in 1935 who worked to promote the welfare of children and members of the armed forces.

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Horler, Ken

Theatre entrepreneur who co-founded Nimrod Theatre Company.

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