James McKain Meek b. 1815

  • Artist (Industrial / Product Designer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Sketcher, penman and designer, Meeks produced what are thought to be the earliest drawings made on the Ballarat goldfields. He was also well known for producing maps and information about the 'history, geography, institutions and resources' of each colony.
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    Private collections.

  • Warrnambool Art Gallery, Warrnambool, Vic.
  • Ballarat Council Chambers, Ballarat, Vic.
  • Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
  • La Trobe Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.

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Related recognitions
  • Second-class certificate at the 1861 Victorian Exhibition, Melbourne, Vic. (received)
  • Gold medal, 1862 London International Exhibition, London, England, UK. (received)
  • Second-class certificate at the 1861 Victorian Exhibition, Melbourne, Vic. (received)
  • Gold medal, 1862 London International Exhibition, London, England, UK. (received)