Execution; Nosey Bob was a handsome six foot, blue eyed young man who worked for many years as Hansom Cab Driver for the rich and famous.
Disaster struck when one of his horses kicked Howard in the face, completely smashing
his nose and disfiguring him for life. This is how he acquired his nickname of “Nosey
Bob”. His clientele fell away drastically, and forced him to look for new employment.
With his mangled face, the only job he could get was as hangman at the Darlinghurst Gaol. He went on to carry out 66 executions at Darlinghurst Gaol, even acting as ‘guest’ hangman in other states and in New Zealand.
He became known as "The Gentleman Hangman", despite horribly botching many executions.