Mr Von Rimstadt b.

  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Colonial era Dutch cartoonist and horticulturalist who worked for several years in Townsville before settling in Java where he became a notable orchid collector.

cartoonist and horticulturalist, was a Dutchman who visited Townsville, Queensland, about 1882-84 before settling in Java where he became a notable orchid collector. Gibson-Wilde says that he did a magnificent cartoon at Townsville in 1883 depicting the local members of the separation movement (illustrated North Queensland Herald 16 April 1896).

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Writers:
Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007