Horace Burkitt b. 2 March 1836

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Burkitt was a prolific watercolourist who made studies of the various Victorian districts in which he was stationed as a telegraph operator. He exhibited in Victoria and at the London International Exhibition in 1862. His grandson donated a collection of 21 watercolours to 16 Victorian Municipal councils.
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Citations

  • Trevaskis, M. (1862), 'Public Service list 1862’, Genealogical Society Melbourne, Vic.

  • (1852), 'Shipping Lists’, Public Records Office, Melbourne, Vic.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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Other occupations
  • Telegraph Station master -
  • Magistrate and Sub-Collector of Customs 1865 - 1896 Queensland
  • Geologist (ANZSIC code: 6910) -
  • Station master -
  • Telegraph operator -
  • Geologist (ANZSIC code: 6910) -