- Community
- Council Archives
- Environment
- Places
- Research
- Special Collections
Menu
- Community
- Council Archives
- Environment
- Places
- Research
- Special Collections
Expand/collapse
DESCRIPTION
Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsRobert Howard, aka 'Nosey Bob,' was a Bondi resident with a remarkable and tragic life. A former cabman, his disfigured nose led him to an unexpected career as a hangman. Known as the "Gentleman Hangman," he faced public scorn and controversy. Despite professional success, his personal life was marred by tragedy. He retired in 1904 and passed away in 1906. TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
Connections
Related personsNosey BobRelated itemHoward, Robert Nosey Bob the hangmanGrave of Robert "Nosey Bob" Howard NSW state hangman.Subject - Personal NameHoward, RobertSubject - Topical NameCapital punishmentJustice and the justice systemSubject - Geographical NameBondi BeachWaverleyTaxonomySpecial Collections | Factsheets | Waverley People
Linked To
CollectionRelated personsRelated item
Copyright
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License
This licence allows you to download this work and share it with others as long as you mention us and link back to us, but you cannot change it in any way or use it commercially.
Click on the image to add
a tag or press ESC to cancel
a tag or press ESC to cancel
Nosey Bob, Gentleman Hangman. Waverley Council Library, accessed 15/02/2026, https://celebrating.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/41139