John Bluett
- Born: 25 Apr 1849, 10 Lower Gunnon Lane, Altarnun, Cornwall England
- Marriage (1): Philippa Cock on 17 Aug 1872 in Bodmin, Cornwall England
- Died: 20 Apr 1917, Marcus St, Tamworth, NSW Australia at age 67
- Buried: 21 Apr 1917, Methodist Cemetery, Tamworth, NSW Australia
General Notes:
Learnt engineering at Harvey & Co in Engalnd, then the largest pump engineering foundry in the world.
He was an engineer, and shortly after he and Philippa were married he went to the US and Canada for about 18 months to gain additional experience, having initially trained at Harvey & Co in England, then the largest pump engineering factory in
the world. He "built and rode the first two-level-wheeled bicycle in England".
In 1877 he and Philippa, with their first two children William and Florence, emigrated to Australia under engagement to R. Hornsby & Sons, agricultural equipment manufacturers.
After completing the three years of his engagement, during which he made the "first threshing machine in Australia", he started business for himself in Kent St, Sydney, which he maintained for six years. During this time he worked on the
construction of the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Hordern Pavilion.
In 1886 he moved to Tamworth, NSW, and purchased a site at 218 Peel Street. According to the Centennial History of New South Wales, "'Mr Bluett, from his great experience, is able to turn out engines, or any kind of machinery for the
manufacture of same. The factory covers an acre of ground, and affords employment to a large number of men. He is well known throughout the district as a good business man and a thorough engineer".
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Engineer.
• connection. 983
John married Philippa Cock, daughter of John Cock and Ann Brokenshire, on 17 Aug 1872 in Bodmin, Cornwall England. (Philippa Cock was born on 17 Jan 1849 in 258 Bolventor St, Altarnun, Cornwall England and died on 19 Jul 1940 in Tamworth, NSW Australia.)
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