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.
You are viewing the version of bio from Aug. 22, 2011, 5:22 p.m. (moderator approved).
Revert to this revision Go to current record

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.

This entry is a stub. You can help the DAAO by submitting a biography.

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

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Related people
  • Kerry, C. H. (associate of)
  • Bell, Nellie (spouse of)
  • Kerry, C. H. (associate of)