George Synnot

George Synnot (1819–1871) was one of Victoria's pioneer settlers arriving in the Port Phillip District about 1837 and rising to become a prominent land owner and Geelong businessman.

[2] They operated hide and skin stores, wool and grain warehouses in Claire Street Geelong, and also engaged in trade.

Synnot is credited with holding one of the first auction sales of wool in Geelong in November 1858.

In 1850, Synnot purchased over 18,000 acres under pre-emptive rights in the parishes of Bulban and Wurdi Yowang.

[4] Synnot bought the gabled Scottish manse style house 'Fernside' in Geelong at an auction in 1866.