Cudgegong Valley History Project

Alderman Hardwick.

Mr. H. Hardwick is precluded by a technicality from seeking re-election as an alderman in the Municipality of Mudgee. This is much to be regretted as during his term of office, he has rarely, if ever, been absent from his place at the Council table, and his influence was always on the side of justice and right. We know that Alderman Keegan will regret his absence and his witty thrust and parries. Alderman Hardwick will continue in office till the 31st instant, even though another alderman is elected unopposed in his place on nomination day. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 9 January 1908, p. 12. Harold Hardwick Election

Tenders for Buildings.

Tenders are invited for, and will close on the 6th February, with Mr. H. Hardwick, for the erection of three shops for Mr. G. Akehurst in Church street. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 21 January 1909, p. 15. Harold Hardwick Shops

On the Move

Mr. Harold Hardwick, architect, will proceed to Wallerawang by tonight's train to superintend building operations in connection with the new Methodist Church. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 February 1909, p. 14. Harold Hardwick Wallerawang

MR. H. HARDWICK, A.I.A.

The "Orange Leader" of the 11th instant says: - Mr. Harold Hardwick, architect, of Mudgee arrived in Orange this morning, fulfilling a commission from the Mudgee Agricultural Society to inspect the Orange Showground Hall, it being the intention of the Mudgee Society to erect a new hall at a cost of about £1000. From Orange Mr. Hardwick proceeded to Dubbo this afternoon to inspect the showground buildings there. Mudgee is out after ideas, and is wisely paying an architect to get the best available for their money." Mudgee Guardian, Monday 11 October 1909, p. 2. Harold Hardwick Showground

A New Vicarage.

The Rev. Hubert Rogers, of Bell brook, Upper Macleay, has instructed Mr. Harold Hardwick, architect, of Mudgee, to prepare plans and specifications for St. James, Vicar age. The scheme provides for a bungalow with an 8ft. verandah all round. It will be remembered that the Rev. H. Rogers was a student when residing in Mudgee, as assistant to the late Archdeacon Dunstan. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 November 1917, p. 15. Harold Hardwick Upper Macleay

Building and Construction.

MR. HAROLD HARDWICK'S ACTIVITIES In the office of Mr. Harold Hardwick, architect, Mudgee, the following works have been completed:- A concrete residence for Mr. Walter Keech, erected on the Burrundulla Estate. The plan provides for a house of seven rooms, with sleeping out and wide verandahs all around the building. The work has been carried out by Mr. J. Wurth, builder. A residence of seven rooms for Mr. Horace Woolley. The building is constructed with rusticated weatherboards with ceilyte ceilings. A very fine water supply has been installed and laid all over the grounds and building. The work was carried out by Messrs. J. Stoddart and Sons. Messrs. Wade Bros, of Moree, have completed a large chemist's shop in that town to the order of Mr. W. Franca. The plan provides for a shop and living quarters. The shop fronts are executed in silverite framing, supported by polished black marble plinths. The shop floor is laid down with ceramic tiling. The shop fittings are of polished cedar. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete. Electric light is installed throughout the premises. Mr. R. Babidge, of Rylstone, is completing a residence for Mr. Martin Currie, of Rylstone. The building contains eight rooms of reinforced concrete and tiled roofs. Messrs. J. Stoddart and Sons have a contract in hand for the erection of a cottage for Mr. William Meers, of Eurunderee. The plans provide for a four-roomed house, with bathroom inside the house, linen presses, etc., constructed with Lithgow bricks on concrete foundations. A brick residence has been completed at the corner of Perry and Gladstone Streets for Mr. H. M. Blackmoore, C.P.S., Mudgee. Seven rooms are provided for on concrete foundations. Some of the rooms are divided by wood grilles, which gives a pleasing effect. The ceilings are panelled with ceilyte. The roofs are oriental flats, hidden by a brick parapet of old English battlements. The building is installed with electric light. The work was carried out by separate contracts: Mr. F. Wurth wood-work, Mr. W. Bratby brickwork, Mr. H. McPherson plastering, Mr. W. Kelly the plumbing work, Mr. J. Knight painting, Mudgee Electrics the lighting, Mudgee Gas Co. the gas. The above works are from the pen of Mr. Harold Hardwick, architect, and have been erected under his personal supervision. Plans and specifications have been prepared for additions to a cottage at Rylstone for Mr. C. R. Spring, to be constructed with reinforced concrete. The plan provides for two large rooms, with three light casement windows, and porch entrance. Plans have been prepared for the erection of a residence for ...... Allan Marsh, to be erected in Gladstone-street, Mudgee. The plans provide for a brick residence of four rooms, bathroom, laundry, etc, with wide verandahs ........ ........ Tenders are being called for the work. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 3 March 1919, p. 4. Harold Hardwick Buildings

Building Progress

MUDGEE IN THE BOOM. DISTRICT CONTRACTORS ALSO BUSY MR. HAROLD HARDWICK'S STRENUOUS TIME. Mudgee continues to make highly satisfactory progress. During the past year or so many fine new buildings have been erected and comprehensive improvements effected to existing structures, and the good work still goes on. Mr. W. Carmichael is at present engaged in preparations for the erection of four lock-up shops at the corner of Church and Mortimer streets, for the Methodist Church authorities, and will later on, construct a new two-storey school hall at the rear of the church building. The Rev. S. R. Robbins has shown commendable enterprise in connection with the building campaign, for which he is in no small measure responsible. Mr. Harold Hardwick is the architect. The Mudgee Motor Garage being built in Church-street, to the order of Mr. F. Leslie, is rapidly nearing completion, while Mr. G. Wells is having a billiard saloon erected on the opposite side of the street. A compact residence and shop for Miss Rayner is in course of erection near the railway station, and the structure will add to the attractiveness of Church-street south. Mr. O. M. Bryant's handsome dwelling facing Lawson Park is receiving the finishing touches, while substantial additions to T. H. Marks and Co.'s already fine establishment have just been completed. Mr. Steve Malone is re-constructing Elton's pharmacy in Market-street. Improvements which will bring the Paragon Hotel right up-to-date are being carried out, Mr. A. H. Hall, of the Federal Hotel, has had plans and specifications prepared for adding another storey to the building. The appearance of Mr. H. S. Elton's pharmacy in Market-street, has been improved wonderfully by the installation of handsome new windows and doors, while the remodelling of Mr. T. K. Bennett’s shop in Church-street for the Money Savers reflects credit on all concerned. We are informed that Mr. Bennett, who is a man of many parts, carried out much of the interior work. Another Church-street improvement is the well-designed addition to Mr. I. R. Adams Criterion Theatre. Numerous other works of a less important character are in progress, which all goes to show that building progress in Mudgee is being maintained. Plans have been prepared for St. John's Church of England Trust, Mudgee, for a new parish school hall to be erected at the corner of Church and Short streets. The structure will consist of an entrance hall and portico 10 feet wide, with three large classrooms and school hall at rear 60 by 30 feet. The structure will be of concrete, with steel windows throughout. Mr. S. Bennett, contractor, Baradine, is progressing with the new Soldiers' Memorial Hall. This is a cement concrete structure, designed with a four column portico entrance from the Ionic order of architecture. Messrs. Stoddart and Sons have completed their contract for Messrs. T. H. Marks and Co. The accommodation comprises furniture machinery, produce, building and lime and cement departments. Mr. E. H. Rayner has completed a fine concrete homestead at Umbilla, Rylstone, for Mr. W. A. Horne. Mr. O'Neale, builder, is making excellent progress with the new store premises at Rylstone for Mr. M. Hayward. The plans provides for grocery and drapery departments, with two bulk stores at the rear. Sketch plans have been prepared for a Memorial Pavilion at Dunedoo and for several cottages in Mudgee. Mr. Harold Hardwick, architect, Mudgee, prepared plans for nearly all the above work. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 21 June 1926, p. 15. Harold Hardwick More buildings

HARDWICK -

May 30 at Mudgee, Harold Robert architect, of Mudgee, son late J. W. Hardwick of Rylstone and Leeds, Yorkshire, husband of Adele and father of Mrs. Frewin (Dorrigo), George (Northbridge), William (South Grafton), and Adele (Mudgee), aged 68 years. Sydney Morning Herald, 1 June 1935, p. 14. Harold Hardwick Death

OLD CITIZEN PASSES

LATE MR. H. R. HARDWICK Town's Great Loss BY the widely lamented death on Thursday evening of Mr. Harold Robert Hardwick, at the age of 68, Mudgee has lost one of its oldest and most well known citizens. The cause of profound regret throughout the Mudgee district. Mr. Hardwick's death followed a long period of ill health. He had been confined to his spacious home in Lewis street for about two weeks owing to heart trouble, an illness about six or eight months ago having had a very adverse effect on his general condition. He passed away in his sleep shortly after 6 o'clock in the evening. Mr. Hardwick was born in Rylstone and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John William Harwick. His father, who was born in Leeds (England) was a well known store-keeper in Rylstone. Coming to Mudgee about 40 years ago. Mr. Hardwick soon established an enviable reputation as an architect, and, in 1898, married his now sorrowing widow, Miss Adele Florence Wells, a member of a very well known local family. Mr. Hardwick lived for the last 40 years in Mudgee, establishing a widespread fame as an architect and popularity as a man. Both his excellent architectural work and his many fine qualities as a man and a citizen were known to a vast army of people for many miles around Mudgee, his work having taken him a considerable distance from this town, and even as far north-west as Coonabarabran. In Mudgee Mr. Hardwick was respected as a fine type of public spirited citizen, an honorable and upright businessman and kind and courteous gentleman. He was formerly an alderman of the local municipal council, and, at the time of his death was a prominent Mason, and one of the staunchest supporters. of the Methodist Church. The following children survive: Mrs Norman Frewin (Dorrigo), George (Kogarah), William (Grafton), and Adele (Mudgee). One son, Charles, died in babyhood. To the sorrowing relations and friends the "Guardian" extends its deepest sympathies. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 3 June 1935, p. 1. Harold Robert Hardwick Obituary