Dunster, William Charles

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NameDunster, William CharlesOccupationFarmer, MayorPlace of Residence'The Hill'BiographyThe name Dunster is synonymous with dairy farming in Shellharbour. William was the son of Joseph and Jane Dunster who settle at ‘The Hill’ farm in 1865. He was born at the farm which he eventually took over from his parents. The Dunster dairy stock were well known and in high demand.

William Dunster was a successful cattle breeder and one of the founders of the Illawarra Milking Shorthorn Association. William was a keen judge of dairy stock and adjudicated at many shows in New South Wales and Queensland. William was for many years a director of the Illawarra Cooperative Central Dairy Factory and served as chairman of the board. He was a director of the Dairy Farmer’s Cooperative Milk Company, member of the South Coast Stock Board, and president of the Albion Park Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society on several occasions.

William Dunster served as alderman of Shellharbour Municipal Council for 13 years and was twice elected mayor. He died during his mayoral term aged 59 years and at his funeral, his fellow alderman carried to coffin to the hearse from the train at Albion Park, and later to his graveside at Shellharbour. The funeral cortege was one of the largest the Illawarra had seen.

External LinkObituary Mr WC Dunster

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William Charles Dunster 1860-1919

W C Dunster, Chairman Illawarra Cooperative Central Dairy Society 1918-1919

William Charles Dunster 1860-1919.

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CollectionPeopleShellharbour City Council CollectionPlaceThe HillLocalityCroomOrganisationShellharbour City CouncilFamilyDunsterRelated ItemAgnes Dunster (nee: King)

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