Thomas Hiscock b. 1809

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Blacksmith, gold prospector and sketcher, born in England, he arrived at Geelong in 184. In 1851 he made the first significant discovery of gold in the Port Phillip District, Vic and drew a sketch to commemorate the event.
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Name
Thomas Hiscock
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Gold prospector (ANZSIC code: 0804)
  • Blacksmith (ANZSIC code: 2210)
Birth date
1809
Birth place
Berkshire, England, UK
Death date
1855
Death place
Buninyong, Vic.
Active Period
  • 1851
Arrival
  • 1841 (Arrived at Geelong on board the 'Caroline'.)
Residence
  • 1841 - 1855 Buninyong, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Bate, W. (1978), 'Lucky City', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Gibbney, H.J. & Smith, A.G. (1987), 'A Biographical Register 1788-1939', Canberra, ACT.>]