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Municipalities of Rockdale & Kogarah

Location: 17 kilometres south of Sydney.

In 1830, 100 acres of land were granted to Catherine Cooper. In 1853, Thomas Holt acquired land in this district and built a home for his wife. The house was called Sans Souci, French for 'without a care'. During the 1860's, Thomas Holt's focus shifted to the Sutherland area. William Rust then acquired the home, opened it as a hotel, and some time later the name of this house was adopted by the surrounding area, which now comprises contemporary Sans Souci.

Biography:

• Holt, Thomas - Born in Horbury, Yorkshire, 14th November 1811. Was a proficient swordsmen and stickler for physical fitness. He vested into many enterprises including wool and establishing the AMP society. He built many mansions , some of which are the remains of Sutherland House, now a garden feature in a Sylvania home.