Hargrave, Richard (1817 - 1905)

Hargrave was the son of an ironmonger and arrived in Australia on the Argyle in 1839. In 1840 he joined others in a partnership owning several station properties. He took up a large tract of land on the Macintyre and established four stations on the Macintyre and Severn Rivers.

After relinquishing his share in the stations in about 1843, he bought Hillgrove Station near Armidale and lived in the district for the rest of his life.

He was a member of the first parliament of New South Wales, representing the New England electorate, and sat for three years, choosing not to contest the next election. At the time of his death he was said to be the last surviving member of the first parliament.

[Brief Biography compiled by Robin Hammond, January/February 2004]