Thomas Walker (philanthropist)
Thomas Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| In office 1 June 1843 – 31 July 1845 | |
| Constituency | Port Phillip |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1804 Leith, Scotland |
| Died | 2 September 1886 Concord West, New South Wales |
| Resting place | St John's, Ashfield |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Jane Hart (m. 1860) |
| Children | Dame Eadith Walker |
| Residence | Yaralla Estate |
Thomas Walker (3 May 1804 – 2 September 1886) was a New South Wales colonial politician, merchant banker and philanthropist. At the time of his death, he was one of the wealthiest and most influential colonialists in New South Wales.
He was the father of Dame Eadith Walker and founder of Yaralla Estate. The Thomas Walker Hospital was named in his honor.