HACKETT
Location Map for Hackett
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.
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 with any or all of the following:
Sir John Hackett; street names; geography/geology/layout; street trees; Mt Majura; climate and weather(?); creation and expansion of Canberra, pre-history.
We need statistics, timelines, electoral rolls and telephone book lists; lists of local representatives etc; maps and illustrative material.
We are thinking that the book should include histories of:
Hackett Primary School; Hackett pre-school; the other local schools; Bluegum School in Hackett; Scouts and Guides; Neighbourhood Watch; MAMPA; FoMM, HCA; local churches; shops, ACTW/AGL/Telecom/Telstra/PMG in Hackett (including Post Office/Agency, public phones etc); bus services and stops/shelters; KSC in Hackett; Curfew for Canberra; Dragaway Away; Canberra City Band in Hackett; YMCA in Hackett; Public Housing, Refuge; Birthday bashes.
In addition, we are keen to include material from local oral histories. This can be compiled by interview; recording on cassette, or by writing, word processing etc. It could include at least some members or past members of the HCA.
If you are interested in participating in any element of this project, please contact James Walker on 6247 0951.
