Family background
William Hunter Lawler was born 27 November 1860. He lived at 446 King Street. He was married to Lavinia Hopping in 1883, they had 11 children, nine of whom were living at home in 1912. He died on 16 February 1915.
Occupation & interests
As well as an abiding interest in the paving and tarring of roads and pathways after 17 years working on them, Lawler ran the largest carrier business in the district and was the proprietor of the Newtown Stadium Picture Palace.
Community activity
Lawler was president of the United Friendly Societies and a member of the Royal Foresters.
Local government service
William Hunter Lawler was an alderman on Newtown Council in 1911-15 representing Camden Ward. He died in office.
References
‘Family Notices’, The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 February 1883, p. 1 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28375644
‘Newtown Roughs Again’, Evening News, 27 January 1912, p. 2 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113820576