William Chapman Norman b. 1837

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A photographer, watchmaker and jeweller who worked in his father's business. He managed the photographic studio and was the sole proprietor from 1865 to 1870. After this he resumed working as a watchmaker and jeweller for the same business.
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professional photographer, watchmaker and jeweller, was born in London, third child and second son of Henry Norman and his first wife, Harriet. He came to Mount Gambier, South Australia, with his family in the 1850s and subsequently went into his father’s watchmaking, jewellery and photography business. In 1864 he manned the family photographic studio in partnership with his brother Abraham , becoming sole proprietor in 1865-70. Then his sister Harriet took over and William resumed work as a watchmaker and jeweller. He lived at Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, until his death on 6 July 1905.

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