Wilton
Last modified: September 9, 2004 - 1:30 AM
Town lots in the settlement of Wilton were first sold in 1844 and the Church of England received two acres for a church, school and parsonage in 1866.
With the introduction of coal mining in the district, miner's homes were built in the village and more recent growth has been experienced with young families moving into the town.
Probably the most eccentric character from Wilton was James Tyson, a multimillionaire who made his initial fortune providing meat for goldminers in the Victorian goldfields. He never married, left no will and, after his death, relatives were left to fight over his assets.
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Wollondilly Shire Council
02 4677 1100 (ph)
02 4677 2339 (fax)
council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
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