George Gilbert b. 3 December 1815

Also known as George Alexander Gilbert
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
George Gilbert founded the first magazine in Victoria, and helped found the Melbourne debating society. He was a multi-talented artist, but was eventually declared bankrupt. Pursuing fortune, he travelled to New Zealand to participate in the gold rush.
creator of
View of the Barrabool Hills
 
creator of
Happy Valley near Geelong
 
creator of
Views of Port Phillip
 
creator of
Williams Town, from the Beach, Lighthouse and Entrance to Port Phillip Harbour
 
creator of
Mokaia Island
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creator of
Station Peak from the Point Henry Road, Geelong
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creator of
Entrance to the Bay of Port Phillip
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creator of
Lime Burners Point near Geelong Point Henry in the Distance. Australia
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creator of
Barwon River near the Aboriginal Protectorate
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creator of
Custom House, Geelong
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