Hammer & Co., c. 1890, Photograph, B 11205
George Charles Hawker, M.P. arrived in South Australia in 1840 aboard the "Lysander". He established a sheep station north of the Clare Valley, now known as Bungaree. He held various positions in government including Chief Secretary, Treasurer, Member for North Adelaide, Member for Victoria and Commissioner for Public Works. He was very interested in the every day life of the colony