George Hoddle

George Hoddle was born on December 1, 1835, in New South Wales, Australia. His father, Robert Hoddle, was a significant land surveyor in the Colony of New South Wales, known for his work in establishing the city grid of Melbourne.

In 1853, George Hoddle joined the thousands of hopefuls in the Victoria Gold Rush. The gold rush period was a turning point in Australian history, attracting many people to the region and leading to rapid population growth and economic development during the mid-19th century.

In 1870, George Hoddle followed in his father's footsteps and became a land surveyor. His work contributed to the expansion of several rural settlements and had a lasting impact on the development of regional Australia during that era.

George Hoddle is recognized for his contributions to Melbourne's infrastructure. One significant achievement was his involvement in the design and implementation of Melbourne's public transport network that shaped the city’s urban environment.

After a long and dedicated career, George Hoddle retired from his work as a surveyor in 1905. His retirement marked the end of an era in land surveying in Victoria, but his legacy influenced generations of surveyors and urban planners.

George Hoddle passed away on August 19, 1922, at the age of 86. He left behind a rich legacy of urban development and land surveying that would benefit future urban planners and architects in Australia.