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Gilbert Hitch | |
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| Born | 20 September 1928 |
| Died | 18 November 1994 Norfolk Island Hospital |
Cause of death | Prostate Cancer |
Resting place | Norfolk Island Cemetery |
| Occupations | author, artist, public servant |
Gilbert Hitch was an Australian government administrative officer and graphic artist who spent his last years designing stamps for Norfolk Island.
Born in Bencubbin, Western Australia, Hitch served with the Royal Australian Navy on the HMAS Katoomba minesweeping Australian coasts.
After completing his naval service Hitch returned to his home in Bassendean Perth where he commenced teaching studies.
Naval memories of Darwin lead him to return in 1952 when he took up a position with the Department of External Territories.
In 1955 he married Moira Stokes who was descended from the Clare Kellys.
The failing health of his wife forced a family move to Canberra in 1964.
Hitch moved to Norfolk Island in 1970 as the Official Secretary to the Australian appointed Governor where he served two terms from 1970 - 1974 inc.
In 1974 he married Mavis Blutcher, who was descended from the Bounty Mutineers of Pitcairn Island, and remained employed with the local Government of Norfolk Island in an administrative capacity.
Over the years he made a significant contribution to Norfolk Island's Administration.
Hitch held a number of formal appointments in Norfolk Island.
Subsequent to his Official Secretary role he was successively;
Whilst in the substantive post of Official Secretary, he was also the Deputy Administrator, and frequently performed the Administrator's duties whilst the Administrator was absent. Importantly, Gil Hitch, for a period in excess of a year headed the Public Service of the island, as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer.
As well as the demanding duties he made time for many community and cultural pursuits. He was immersed in organisations such as the Historical Society and the Conservation Society. He was Chairman of the Museum Trust and published two books, "Ghosts of Norfolk Island", and also "The Pacific War of 1941-1945 and Norfolk Island".
But his most lasting legacy will be the stamps he designed for Norfolk Island.
| Stamp | Issued | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The rose window of St Barnabas Chapel | 25 Oct 71 |
The rose window of St Barnabas Chapel features on this 6c stamp. The Chapel is a memorial to Bishop Paterson and others who gave their lives for the Melanesian Mission. |
| 25th Anniversary of the South Pacific Commission | 17 Jan 73 |
Features a map of the region with the flag of the Commission pointing to Noumea. |
| Definitive issue of the Historic Buildings of the 2nd Settlement | 75 - 77 |
Consists of 16 stamps featuring the elevation diagrams of historical Norfolk Island buildings. |
| Christmas issue 1974 | The common design is of a Nativity Scene carved into mother-of-pearl, taken from a pew-end in St Barnabas Chapel, which is the most richly decorated of the five Norfolk Island churches. | |
| Bicentenary of attainment of northernmost point of Capt Cook's voyages | 29 Aug 78 |
Two stamps. 25c showing the voyage of Cook after leaving Hawaii on map. 90c stamp depicting ship sailing through ice. |
| Bicentenary of the death of Capt Cook | 14 Feb 79 |
Two sets of two stamps 20c and 40c. |
| Aircraft Series | 80 - 81 |
The definitive issue consists of 16 stamps of aircraft that flew at Norfolk Island. Gil designed the 2c,3c,4c,5c, 15c,20c,$2,$5. |
| Christmas issue 1990 | 25 Sep 90 |
The children of Norfolk Island know that Santa visits the island each year with gifts. |
| History of Norfolk Island part 1 | 23 Jan 90 |
The first of a series of stamps commemorating the events which have shaped the destiny of the Islanders. |
| History of Norfolk Island part 2 | 11 Oct 90 |
This issue marks the 200th Anniversary of the births of two unusual men associated with the Island. |
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