1889-1890 George Tompsitt

Mayor George Tompsitt 1889-1890

George TompsittGeorge Tompsitt was born at Clerkenwell Middlesex in 1850.


  • In 1881 he was residing at 5 Tower Terrace Tottenham Middlesex and his occupation was Australian shipper
  • He arrived in NSW before 1886
  • He ran unsuccessfully for the NSW Legislative Assembly in 1886 and 1891
  • He was a leading businessman in Queanbeyan owning a Tannery and Wool-washing Works, “Hazelbrook” William Street, Oaks Estate and a general Store in Monaro Street.
  • He built ‘Karabar’ homestead and ‘Glenrock’ homestead,
  • Founded the Queanbeyan Mounted Infantry Corp.
  • Third Mayor of Queanbeyan in 1889,
  • He was accidentally shot dead while hare shooting on 8 February 1892
  • He is buried Tharwa Road Cemetery.