Hackett 50 Years Book

The Hackett Community Association is beginning to organise work on a 50 Year Birthday book for when the suburb attains its half century in 2013 (the same year Canberra turns 100).

We are looking for volunteers and assistance. If you are interested in participating in any element of this project, please contact James Walker on 6247 0951.

Hackett - The suburb

Hackett is an Inner North suburb of Canberra. It was named after Sir John Winthrop Hackett (1848-1916), who was a newspaper editor and worker for the Federation of Australia. Streets in Hackett are named after scientists.

Hackett is next to Watson, Dickson and Ainslie. It is bounded by Antill street and Philip avenue, and the Canberra Nature Park of Mt Ainslie/Mt Majura, with Mount Majura located behind Hackett to the east. Hackett has a neighbourhood oval, and shopping centre.

More information on the history of Hackett can be found here.

Local Groups:

• Hackett Community Association
• Hackett Traffic Issues
• Hackett Neighbourhood Watch
• Friends of Mount Majura