Richard Atherton Ffarington b. 23 December 1823

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Ffarington recorded the natural world of Western Australia and its indigenous inhabitants while serving with the 51st Regiment in Western Australia bewteen 1843-47. His sketches and watercolours include competent scenes of the coast, but of far more importance are his drawing and watercolours of the daily activites of the local Aboriginal people.
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child of
William Ffarington
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child of
née Green Frances Ann Ffarington
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relative of
Joseph Ffarington
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spouse of
née Rowes Ellen Julia Ffarington
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Residences
  • 1855 England
  • 1847 - 1855 Calcutta, India
  • 1843 - 13 March 1847 Western Australia, WA ( vessel the Java)
  • 1841 - 1843 Sydney, NSW
  • July 1843 - 13 March 1847 Western Australia (The 51st Regiment maintained stations in south west Australis at the following locations: King George Sound, Kojonup, Bunbury, Williams, Leschenault, Pinjarra, and Rottnest.)
  • 1855 England
  • 1847 - 1855 Calcutta, India
  • 1843 - 13 March 1847 Western Australia, WA
  • 1841 - 1843 Sydney, NSW
Other occupations
  • army officer (ANZSIC code: 7600) -
  • army officer (ANZSIC code: 7600)
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