George Gilbert b. 3 December 1815

Also known as George Alexander Gilbert
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
George Gilbert founded the first magazine in Victoria, and helped found the Melbourne debating society. He was a multi-talented artist, but was eventually declared bankrupt. Pursuing fortune, he travelled to New Zealand to participate in the gold rush.
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associate of
Melbourne Mechanics Institute, VIC
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associate of
Melbourne Debating Society, VIC
Other occupation
associate of
Port Phillip Academical Institution, Melbourne, VIC
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associate of
Port Phillip Magazine, VIC
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Related collections
  • Geelong Historical Records Centre, Geelong, VIC (collected in)
  • Geelong Art Gallery, Geelong, VIC (collected in)
  • La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)
  • Dixson Galleries, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Geelong Historical Records Centre, VIC (collected in)
  • Geelong Art Gallery, Geelong, VIC (collected in)
  • La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)
  • Dixson Galleries, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (collected in)