Edwin J. Welch

  • Artist (Photographer),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Along with James Murray, Welch was the expedition photographer for the Victorian government relief party to the Burke and Wills expedition in 1861. Welch had the great distinction of personally finding King, the sole survivor.
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  • Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

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Other occupations
  • Professional photographer
  • Collector (ANZSIC code: 6240)
  • Explorer
  • Surveyor
  • Editor (Editor Australian Photographic Review in late 1890s.)
  • Professional photographer
  • Collector
  • Explorer
  • Surveyor
  • Editor (Editor Australian Photographic Review in late 1890s.)