William Wackenbarth Short b. 1833

Also known as W. W. Short, William Short Junior
  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Painter)
William Wackenbarth Short was a painter and professional photographer. He came to Melbourne in 1852. Short applied for the position of artist on the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition in 1860. His application was unsuccessful.
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child of
Henry Short
1807
Artist (Painter)
associate of
James Edward Neild
1824
Artist (Draughtsman)
associate of
Sir Henry Barkly
Other occupation
associate of
R. F. Norton
Other occupation
associate of
Joseph Wilkie
Other occupation
associate of
Henry James
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parent of
William Henry Short
Other occupation
associate of
Harry Grist
1833
Artist (Painter)
child of
Henry Short
1833
Artist (Painter)
associate of
Short Brothers
1833
Artist (Photographer)

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