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​Key People

​There were several Governors of the Colony between 1790 until the 1840, who gave impetus to the road building program. Their involvement can be found detailed in the History of the Great North Road section of this website. During this period two men acted as Governor for a period between the departure of one Governor and the arrival of his replacement. These acting Governors did not help some aspects of the development of the Colony though some of the work they did was important to the future of the country.

Surveyor-Generals were an important part of the planning for the construction of main roads in New South Wales during this time. They gave vital attention to the exploration of the hinterland of the Colony. Their names appear regularly throughout the story of the Great North Road.
  • Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell
  • ​Heneage Finch
  • Lieutenant Percy Simpson
  • Ben Singleton
  • Lieutenant Jonathon Warner
  • John Howe
  • John Marquet Blaxland
  • John MacDonald
  • William Parr
  • Solomon Wiseman
  • Lieutenant Jonathon Warner
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  • Home
  • Visiting
    • Trail Itinerary >
      • 1. Five Dock to Epping
      • 2. Epping To Wisemans Ferry
      • 3. Wisemans Ferry to Clares Bridge
      • 4. Bucketty to Mt Manning
      • 5. Bucketty through Wollombi to Broke
      • 6. Bucketty through Wollombi to Newcastle
    • Walking and Cycle Tours >
      • 1. Circuit Flat Bridge and Sampsons Pass
      • 2. Devines Hill
      • 3. Finchs Line
      • 4. Shepherds Gully
      • 5. Ten Mile Hollow
      • 6. Simpsons Track
      • 7. Old Great North Road
    • Other Attractions
    • Visitor Information Services
    • Useful Links
    • Location Details
  • History
    • The Grand Vision
    • The Road Begins
    • Which Way North?
    • Which Route North?
    • Usage and Decline
    • Time Lines
    • Key People >
      • Sir Thomas Mitchell
      • Heneage Finch
      • Lieutenant Simpson
      • Ben Singleton
      • John Howe
      • John Blaxland
      • John MacDonald
      • William Parr
      • Solomon Wiseman
      • Lieutenant Warner
      • Journal Entries
  • Convict Life
    • Conditions
    • In The Hills
    • Hunter Valley
    • Freedom Earned
    • Medical Care
    • Road Gangs
    • Gangs Time Line
  • Construction
    • Clear, Blaze and Survey
    • British Ordnance Survey
    • Formation
    • Quarrying, Walls and Fills
    • Drains, Culverts and Races
  • Media
    • Videos >
      • Extras
    • The Pick
    • Convict Database
  • Store
  • Donations
  • About Us
    • Updates >
      • Latest News
      • Newsletters
      • Australian Heritage Festival
      • CTP >
        • Annual Report
        • Membership
        • Supporters
    • Contact
    • FAQ