Oswald Thomas Madeley b. c.1832

Also known as John Wadeley, Oswald Thomas Madeley
  • Artist (Photographer)
Colonial male police photographer and watchmaker who took the infamous photographs of the Kelly gang captured, including images of the charred remains of several of the bushrangers. He marketed a set of 19 photographs reenacting the Kelly saga some of which were also sold by Arthur W Burman, Melbourne and James R Bray of Beechworth.
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professional photographer and watchmaker, son of Thomas Madeley and Jane, née Crosley.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
1989

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Periods active
  • c.1860-1869 - c.1892
  • c.1868 - c.1892
Other occupations
  • Police photographer
  • Watchmaker (ANZSIC code: 2419)
  • Police photographer
  • Watchmaker (ANZSIC code: 2419)
Copyright agents
  • Victorian Copyright Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Victorian Copywright Collection, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
Alternative names
  • John Wadeley
  • Oswald Thomas Madeley
  • John Wadeley
  • Oswald Thomas Madeley
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