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John Golden Hinsby

Town Clerk of Annandale and whom Hinsby Park, Annandale is named for

First World War Embarkation Roll-Montague Golden Hinsby-https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R2020255 (viewed 2 Oct 2025)

"He was crossing Parramatta-road near Bland-street, Ashfield, shortly after 8 o'clock, when he was knocked down by a car and his skull was fractured." - 1926 'TOWN CLERK KILLED', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 2 December, p. 11. , viewed 02 Oct 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121666092

"A service was conducted at St. Aldan's Church of England, Johnston- street. The congregation Included the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Wright), Mrs. Hlnsby (widow). Rev. M. G. Hlnsby (son), and the two Misses Hlnsby...The Masonic fraternity was largely represented,...assisted by Aldermen Roberts, Sharpe and Hogan." - 1926 'MR. J. GOLDEN HINSBY', The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), 3 December, p. 11. (FINAL EXTRA), viewed 02 Oct 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224121138

"The funeral of Mr. John Golden Hinsby town clerk at Annandale, who was killed, by a motor car on Wednesday last, took place yesterday. A short service, held at St. Aidan's Church was largely attended." - 1926 'OBITUARY.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 4 December, p. 21. , viewed 02 Oct 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16337682

"ld. Hogan moved that the council place on record the loss sustained by Mr. Hinsby's death, and that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow and family. " - 1926 'COUNCIL'S SORROW', The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), 14 December, p. 17. (FINAL EXTRA), viewed 02 Oct 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224130486

"Recognition Suggested At last night's meeting of Annandale Council the Mayor (Ald. J. W. Sharpe) referred to the tragic death of the late J. Golden Hinsby, for 24 years Town Clerk of Annandale. " - LATE J. HINSBY (1926, December 14). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 7. Retrieved October 2, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245921226

"World War Two Service Veteran Details Name HINSBY, MONTAGUE GOLDEN" -https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=186093&c=WW2 (viewed 2 Oct 2025)

"The unusual memorials erected to the memory of the late Canon Montague Golden Hinsby at the beautiful church of All Saints', Hunter's Hill, in the Diocese of Sydney, are a fitting tribute to a man who loved fine craftsmanship. Himself no mean craftsman, the Canon was responsiVe for bringing about the completion of the Church building which is one of the finest in Australia. " - https://archives.moore.edu.au/Documents/Detail/1959-08-20-the-australian-church-record-1959/57167 (viewed 2 Oct 2025)

Annandale NSW was historically bounded by Rozelle Bay (Port Jackson/Sydney Harbour), Parramatta Road, Johnston's Creek and White's Creek. However, in 1995, the Annandale boundary was extended across Johnston's Creek to include the part of Camperdown, bounded by Booth Street, Mallet Street and Parramatta Road.

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