Hillview

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NameHillviewTypeBuildingResidenceGeolocation^[1] Last edited by: Will Chittick

DescriptionEdwin Klein was an eccentric builder in Shellharbour.

In 1957, Klein purchased the historic Governor’s residence 'Hillview' at Sutton Forrest for £35000.

'Hillview' was built in the 1850's and owned for a time by Sir Henry Parkes who bought the property as a country residence for early State Governors.

'Hillview' had 51 rooms, however Klein chose to live in the small cottage next to the main house.

Klein attempted to turn the estate into a home for the elderly, however this soon failed with residents tiring of his many and various rules, including his regulations on snoring.

Klein was a keen gardener and worked on landscaping 'Hillview' from sunrise to well past sunset, sometimes working by the light of a torch. He largely left the historic house alone, and on his death, cupboards were found stocked with utensils, glass wear and china, bearing the Governors crest.

External LinkVice Regal Visit 1918Holidays at 'Hillview' 1934Gymkhana at Hillview 1936Governor and Lady Wakehurst at Sutton Forest 1937Gymkhana at Governor's Sutton Forest Home 1939Wedding Reception at Governor's Country Home, Sutton Forest 1949Governor's House May be Hostel 1958The Lone Pipe Band 1918

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Dudgeon, Hugh

Klein, Edwin

Hillview, Sutton Forest.

Photo courtesy of Berrima District Museum.

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PersonKlein, Edwin

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