Person

Sutherland, George (1855 - 1905)

Born
1 October 1855
Dumbarton, Scotland
Died
1 December 1905
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Inventor and Journalist

Summary

George Sutherland was engaged from 1880, in what he described as 'technological journalism', beginning with descriptions of promising inventions. He wrote a number of books, including History of Australia from 1606 to 1876 (1879, with his brother Alexander, q.v.) and Twentieth century inventions : a forecast (1901), which included his own patented and successful photographic engraving process, rapid-printing newspapers portraits process and ore concentrators, as well as a discussion of inventions in other fields.

His daughter, Margaret, became a prominent Australian composer, his brother William, was a leading chemist, and his brother Alexander was a leading writer.

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Chronology

1877
Education - Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Melbourne
1878
Publication - Book: "The history of Australia from 1606 to 1876", with his brother Alexander Sutherland
c. 1878 - c. 1879
Career position - Junior teacher, private secondary schools
1879
Education - Master of Arts (MA), University of Melbourne
c. 1879 - c. 1880
Career position - Humanities teacher, Carlton College
1881 - 1901
Career position - Journalist, "South Australian Register"
1901
Publication - Book: "Twentieth century inventions : a forecast"
1902 - 1905
Career position - Editorial staff, "The Age", Melbourne

Archival resources

National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection

  • George Sutherland - Records, 1855 - 1905; National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection. Details

Published resources

Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Exhibitions

  • Collins, David, Chemistry in 19th Australia - Select Bibliography, An exhibition of the Encyclopedia circa 2005 with assistance from Ailie Smith and Gavan McCarthy., eScholarship Research Centre (original publisher), Melbourne, 2009, https://eoas.info/exhibitions/ciab/ciab_ALL.html. Details

Book Sections

Journal Articles

Resources

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