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James Turner

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Name

James Turner

Culture

Australian

Gender

Male

Birth date

about 1828

Birth place

Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England View on map Close map

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Death date

27 May 1908

Death Place

81 Bell Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia View on map Close map

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Occupations

Draughtsman | Engraver

Summary

Worked: England, Australia (VIC).

Biography

James Turner trained as an engraver in England. He briefly lived in Australia during the goldrush years before returning to England. He had returned to Melbourne by 1872. He designed stamps and engraved dies and operated the Economic Printing Works. He became insolvent in 1894 due to poor investments.

Last Updated

01 Feb 2024