George Bell b. 1862

  • Artist (Photographer)
George Bell was one of the early aerial photographers in Australia. He worked variously as a photographer on the Sydney Mail in the early 1890s and on surveying parties and in 1901 travelled with the royal party as they toured parts of Australia.

photographer, born in Hamilton, Scotland and married to Nellie. Bell served in sailing ships and arrived Australia c.1885. he worked on surveying parties and as a photographer on the Sydney Mail in the early 1890s. He also worked with C.H. Kerry on Kosciusko scenes and travelled with the royal party in 1901. He is believed to have been an early aerial photographer. Bell died in Sydney 22 October 1925.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1999
Last updated:
2011