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Portrait of Alderman Frank Richard Hunt, c. 1920s

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Datec. 1920sDescriptionThis B&W photograph is a copy of the original and is an official portrait of Ald. Frank Richard Hunt.NotesAlderman Frank Richard Hunt was born at North Richmond on 09/05/1880, the son of Richard and Fanny Eliza Smith. He served at Fairfield council from 04/02/1920 to 28/11/1922. He moved to Wetherill Park with his wife Edith Mary Robson in 1913. They lived at the Buckett's Hotel. The hotel was built for workmen building Prospect Reservoir.

In 1920, they built a house next door to the hotel in Widemere Road at Wetherill Park and named the property Hillview. They then demolished the hotel and built a tennis court.

Alderman Hunt died 21/4/1944 from a stroke at his house Hillview. He was buried at the Methodist Cemetery at Horsley Drive (between Justin and O'Connell streets), Smithfield.

His daughter, Edith Gwendolyn Hunt married Norman McLeod and they had three children, Shirley Kingsford McLeod, Norman Frank and Kevin William (Bill).

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Image ColourBlack & WhiteImage Size152 mm x 203 mmFile SizeTIFF : 23.19 MBTypePrintOriginalYesAccessAppointment required to view original photographCopyrightOut of copyrightRightsFairfield City Council

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CollectionHistorical PhotographsMayors and Councillors Photographic CollectionMayors and CouncillorsPeople & FamiliesHunt FamilyShirley Kingsford McLeodRelated ItemsShirley Kingsford McLeod Oral HistoryShaping Fairfield: The Aldermen of Fairfield and Cabra-Vale Council, 1889-1948Getting to know our ancestors

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Portrait of Alderman Frank Richard Hunt, c. 1920s