Mr Kesterton

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A photographic showman, Kesterton gave one of the first public magic-lantern shows in Adelaide in 1848.

photographic showman, gave one of the first public magic-lantern shows in South Australia at Adelaide in 1848. However, it is unlikely that Kesterton had prepared his slides himself, let alone added any of local interest, since his entertainment was reported to have 'attracted much criticism, the pictures being dull, poorly focussed and at times upside down’.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011