Thomas Sutcliffe Mort
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Introduction
Thomas Sutcliffe Mort
23 December 1816 – 9 May 1878
Thomas Sutcliff Mort’s vision and energy drove the foundation of numerous successful enterprises in the colony of New South Wales. As a businessman and public figure, Mort inspired the sincere esteem of his peers. Locally he is remembered as the generous benefactor of St Mark's Darling Point, and for his own landmark house Greenoaks.

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Plaque unveiling
A plaque commemorating Thomas Sutcliffe Mort and Walter Scott Harkness was unveiled on 9 April.
Watch the video of the plaque unveiling here
A detailed history of Thomas Sutcliffe Mort will be added soon.
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