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John Hosking (17 April 1805 [a] – 9 September 1882) was a politician, merchant and magistrate in the colony of New South Wales. He was the first elected mayor of Sydney, serving from 1842 to 1843. [b] Biography. Born in England, Hosking's precise birthplace has been reported as either London, Middlesex, or South Brent, Devon.
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John Hosking (1806–1882) by Vivienne Parsons. This article was published: in the Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 1 , 1966. online in 2006. John Hosking (1806-1882), merchant and mayor, was born in London, the third son of John Hosking, master of a Methodist day school, and his wife Ann Elizabeth, née Mann.
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John Hosking may refer to: John Hosking (judge) (1854–1928), New Zealand judge; John Hosking (politician) (1805–1882), politician and merchant in colonial Australia; See also. John Hoskin (1921–1990), British sculptor; John Hoskins (disambiguation)
1809. Departed Sydney. 1819. Arrived Sydney. 1825. Died. Penrith. 09 Sep 1882. Name. Commemorated by. Hosking Place. Occupation. Businessperson. Local politician. Position. Mayor. City of Sydney Council. 1842 - 1843. Councillor. City of Sydney Council. 01 Nov 1842 - Sep 1843. Property. Owner of. Callooa. Owner of. Strickland House. 1856 - 1878.
May 5, 2022 · John Hosking (17 April 1805 – 9 September 1882) was a politician, merchant and magistrate in the colony of New South Wales. He was the first elected mayor of Sydney, serving from 1842 to 1843.
Hosking, John full record » Merchant who was Sydney's first elected Mayor (1842-43), before the 1840s depression and financial troubles ended his public career.
