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Latimer was elected to the Woollahra council in 1923 and, like his father William, was an alderman for thirty-one years. He was mayor in 1932-35 and 1949-51 and a vice-president of the Local Government Association of New South Wales in 1947-49. He relentlessly opposed the government's plan to merge Woollahra with the Sydney Municipal Council in 1949 and urged the transfer of the Rose Bay flying boat base. He promoted kindergartens, baby health centres, Redleaf Pool and open-air concerts in Cooper's Park. A quiet and private man, he 'lived and breathed Woollahra'. In 1933 he had been elected to the reconstituted Legislative Council and remained a member until his death; he became Opposition whip in 1946.
The Sun (Sydney), 18 July 1951.
Location
| Address: | 512 New South Head Road, Hugh Latimer Centre, Double Bay, 2028 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.875053 Long: 151.246369 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 18th August, 1951 |
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Hugh Latimer Centre
Plaque:
Municipality of Woolhara
To commemorate the official opening of Baby Health Centre and Day Nursery by His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales Lieut-General Sir John Northcott K.C.M.G.,C.B.,M.V.O. on 18th August, 1951
Alderman The Hon Hugh Latimer M.L.C.
Aldermen
[ Names ]
G.E. Percival, Engineer J.C.Lough, Town Clerk.
Plaque:
To honour the memory of a life of outstanding service and as an enduring mark of respect and regard
This building has been named the Hugh Latimer Centre
The Hon Hugh Latimer M.L.C.
1896 - 1954
Alderman of Woolhara Council 1926 - 1954
Mayor of Woolhara 1932 - 1935 and 1949 - 1951
Member of the Legislative Council 1934 -1954.
