Colonial Treasurer 14.5.1872 - 4.12.1872
(Parkes Ministry No.14 14.5.1872 - 8.2.1875)
Colonial Treasurer 22.3.1877 - 16.8.1877
(Parkes Ministry No.16 22.3.1877 - 16.8.1877)
Born London 1815. Unmarried. Book-seller in Bond Street, London, emigrating to New South Wales in 1838 to farm on the Hunter.
He returned to George Street in 1848 to resume his original career. Bookseller, publisher, director of the Bank of New South Wales and trustee of the Savings Bank of New South Wales.
A political activist and anti-transportation, Piddington represented Northumberland and Hunter 1856-1859, and the Hawkesbury in 1859-77, Described as ‘a little, squat, burly piece of pompous vulgarity.’
Also 'a clear and forcible speaker and at all times firm and fearless in maintaining his opinion. 'Piddington described the parliament of 1862 as being ‘by far the worst House we have ever had- the most corrupt - the most lazy and useless.’ Appointed to the Legislative Council 1879-1887.
Died suddenly on 25 November 1887 at his lodgings at 414 Castlereagh Street South and buried in the Anglican section of Rookwood cemetery leaving no relatives in the Colony. Piddington’s estate valued for probate at over £12,000.
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Last updated: 04/02/2021
