# Harry Heathcote — Harry Heathcote of Gangoil character guide > Harry Heathcote in Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Harry, Mr. Harry, Heathcote, Master Heathcote, young Heathcote **First appearance:** 0000-i-gangoil ## Snapshot A proud young squatter patrolling his parched run by night, convinced enemies mean to burn him out of Gangoil. ## Who they are Harry Heathcote owns Gangoil, a sheep station carved out of the Australian bush, and he rules it with the vigilance of a man who knows one stray match could ruin him. He is hot-tempered, stubborn, and quick to make enemies — he has prosecuted the Brownbies, dismissed Bill Nokes, and bristles at Giles Medlicot's free-selected cane field cutting him off from the river. His feud with Medlicot and his fear of fire drive the early tension, as Harry must decide whether his suspicions are justice or merely pride. ## Relationships ### [Giles Medlicot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/giles_medlicot) _rivalry_ Giles and Harry are intense rivals, clashing over land, resources, and personal pride in the Australian bush. ### [Kate Daly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/kate_daly) _family_ Harry and Kate are siblings, with Harry acting as a protective brother and Kate often caught between family loyalty and her own affections. ### [Jacko](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/jacko) _professional_ Jacko is Harry's loyal stockman and employee, working closely with him on the station. ### [Bill Nokes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/bill_nokes) _rivalry_ Bill Nokes is a bitter antagonist to Harry, often scheming against him due to personal grudges and class resentment. ### [Old Bates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/old_bates) _professional_ Old Bates is a hired hand or neighbor who works with Harry, though their relationship is marked by mutual wariness. ### [Boscobel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/boscobel) _professional_ Boscobel is a servant or employee on Harry's station, assisting with daily operations. ### [Old Brownbie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/old_brownbie) _rivalry_ Old Brownbie is a neighbor and rival to Harry, often clashing over boundaries and livestock. ### [Mrs. Heathcote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/mrs_heathcote) _family_ Mrs. Heathcote is Harry's mother, and their relationship is one of familial care and concern. ### [Karl Bender](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/karl_bender) _professional_ Karl Bender is a worker or neighbor who has a professional, sometimes tense, relationship with Harry. ### [George Brownbie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/george_brownbie) _rivalry_ George Brownbie is part of the Brownbie family, feuding with Harry over land and livestock. ### [Giles Medlicot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/giles_medlicot) _rivalry_ Giles and Harry are intense rivals, clashing over land, resources, and personal pride in the Australian bush. ### [Kate Daly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/kate_daly) _family_ Harry and Kate are siblings, with Harry acting as a protective brother and Kate often caught between family loyalty and her own affections. ## In the story ### [Gangoil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/i-gangoil) The master of Gangoil, proud of his wool-shed and home, but frustrated by free-selectors and the harsh climate. He is obstinate, industrious, and devoted to his family. ### [II: A Night's Ride](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/ii-a-night-s-ride) Rides out at night to inspect his boundary, confronts Medlicot about Nokes and fire risk, shows deep distrust of free-selectors. ### [Medlicot's Mill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/iii-medlicot-s-mill) Harry appears at the wool-shed, where he discovers an arson attempt. He is agitated and suspicious, believing an enemy tried to burn the shed, and is relieved that Medlicot did not stay for dinner. ### [Harry Heathcote's Appeal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/iv-harry-heathcote-s-appeal) Anxious and burdened, Harry appeals to Medlicot for help but is rebuffed, deepening his sense of isolation. ### [V: Boscobel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/v-boscobel) Continues his nightly patrols, feeling isolated and burdened by his autocratic responsibilities; detects Boscobel's fraud and confronts him. ### [VII: “I Wish You’d Like Me”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/vii-i-wish-you-d-like-me) Exhausted from night riding, sleeps on veranda; discusses fears of fire and suspicion of Nokes; arranges Christmas dinner at Gangoil. ### [VIII: “I Do Wish He Would Come!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/viii-i-do-wish-he-would-come) Returns home fatigued, sleeps briefly, then rides out to inspect the boundary and fight fires. ### [The Bush Fight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/ix-the-bush-fight) Leads the firefighting effort, confronts Georgie Brownbie, and learns from Medlicot that Nokes set the fire. He reflects on the betrayal and the difficulty of proving arson. ### [X: Harry Heathcote Returns in Triumph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/x-harry-heathcote-returns-in-triumph) Returns from the fire fight, exhausted but resolute; rides to Maryborough for the doctor and police. ### [Sergeant Forrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/xi-sergeant-forrest) He hosts Sergeant Forrest at Gangoil and expresses ongoing distrust of Boscobel. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/chapters/xii-conclusion) Sleeps soundly after fighting the fire; later toasts 'Our friends at home' at Christmas dinner. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters/harry_heathcote - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/harry_heathcote_of_gangoil_se/characters