William Insull Burman b. 1814

Also known as William J. Burman, William B. Burman
  • Artist (Photographer)
Professional photographer, house painter and builder. Evidence suggests he was practicing as a professional photographer from about 1860-63. Working with members of his family, Burmam photographic studios sprouted all around Melbourne and by 1878 William and his sons Frederick and William were well reputed. Another son, Arthur William became an independent photographer in Fitzroy and Melbourne.
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professional photographer, house painter and builder, was born in Southam, Warwickshire, into a landed English county family which traced its origins back to the sixteenth century.

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1992
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2011

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  • Victorian Board of Education (associate of)