1791: William Bunster born in England.
1820: Causeway to Hunter Island was built.
1821-1827: Captain William Bunster was a sailor/merchant who built buildings in Hunter Street.
Number 31 was built as a warehouse for Bunster’s business interests. Number 33 was built as Bunster’s residence.
Billy Bunster made his income from sealing and kangaroo skins as well as salt and general trade.
He traded sealskins from Macquarie Island, salt and sealskins from Kangaroo Island and general merchandise between Hobart & Sydney.
As his business expanded, he went on to acquire further properties in Hunter Street and several country properties as well.
1829: Married Sarah. The marriage produced one son.
1835: Sarah dies.
1836: William marries Anna Williams at St Davids Church in Hobart. Two sons.
He did not build his fortune on initial wealth or family connections. At a dinner given in his honour in the early 1850’s he described himself as “a plain man ….I have tried to steer an independent course. I owe nothing to the Government nor to any man.”
1854: William dies due to dysentery.
1820: Causeway to Hunter Island was built.
1821-1827: Captain William Bunster was a sailor/merchant who built buildings in Hunter Street.
Number 31 was built as a warehouse for Bunster’s business interests. Number 33 was built as Bunster’s residence.
Billy Bunster made his income from sealing and kangaroo skins as well as salt and general trade.
He traded sealskins from Macquarie Island, salt and sealskins from Kangaroo Island and general merchandise between Hobart & Sydney.
As his business expanded, he went on to acquire further properties in Hunter Street and several country properties as well.
1829: Married Sarah. The marriage produced one son.
1835: Sarah dies.
1836: William marries Anna Williams at St Davids Church in Hobart. Two sons.
He did not build his fortune on initial wealth or family connections. At a dinner given in his honour in the early 1850’s he described himself as “a plain man ….I have tried to steer an independent course. I owe nothing to the Government nor to any man.”
1854: William dies due to dysentery.