13 Facts About Andrew Houison

Andrew Houison was a Sydney medical practitioner, amateur historian and philatelist.

Andrew Houison was one of the "Fathers of Philately" and entered the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921.

Andrew Houison's father was a successful builder and architect in Parramatta.

Andrew Houison was the youngest of ten children, five girls and five boys.

Andrew Houison attended Mr Mills' Briar Cottage Academy in Parramatta and then The King's School, Parramatta in 1858.

Andrew Houison commenced at Newington College as a foundation student in 1863 and is number 10 on the roll of students.

Andrew Houison enrolled at the University of Sydney in February 1866 and gained a BA degree in 1869.

Andrew Houison did post-graduate research in antisepsis with Professor Joseph Lister and was offered a position as Lister's research assistant.

Andrew Houison was elected Honorary Physician to the Sydney Hospital and enjoyed a successful medical career.

Andrew Houison was a specialist in the postal history of New South Wales and was President of both the New South Wales and Australian Philatelic Associations.

Andrew Houison was specially commissioned by the Government of New South Wales to produce a history of the Post Office and stamps of the territory which was prepared within a very short period of time and published in 1890.

Andrew Houison was the founding President of the Royal Australian Historical Society in 1901, his interest in history being variously attributed to philately, genealogical research in Scotland and his father's work in the development of his home town, Parramatta.

Andrew Houison was survived by a daughter and two sons.