George Mason b. c.1827

Also known as George Birkbeck Mason
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
English colonial male wood engraver and painter who taught music and set up Brisbane's first theatre. Apart from being bankrupted twice, he advertised as an art teacher, ran a hotel and illustrated newspapers.
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wood-engraver, painter, art and music teacher and theatrical entrepreneur, son of Abraham Mason and brother of Walter and George Mason , was born in London.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
1989

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Related person groups
  • Victoria Hotel, Brisbane, QLD (associate of)
  • Mason's Theatre, Brisbane, QLD (associate of)
  • Band of Hope Journal (associate of)
  • Victoria Hotel, Brisbane, QLD (associate of)
  • Mason's Theatre, Brisbane, QLD (associate of)