William Ralston b. 1848

Also known as W. R.
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Designer (Graphic Designer),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Photographer)
Colonial-era visiting Scottish photographer, cartoonist, illustrator, postcard, genre and military artist.
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Name
William Ralston
Also known as W. R.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Designer (Graphic Designer)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • Vineyard worker (ANZSIC code: 0131)
  • Gold digger (ANZSIC code: 0804)
  • Warehouse boy (ANZSIC code: 53)
Birth date
1848
Birth place
Milton, Dumbarton, Scotland, UK
Birth note
Also recorded as 1841 [sic].
Death date
2 October 1911
Death place
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Active Period
  • c.1870 - c.1911
Arrival
  • c.1854
Residence
  • c.1854 - c.1871 Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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