Historical information
John William Henry Austin who emigrated with his brother Lindsay James to Australia in 1852, eventually settled in Durham Lead. He was a well known local photographer and also catered for local sporting functions including the Lal Lal races.
Significance
John William Henry Austin was a well known local identity and photographer in the latter half of the 19th century
Physical description
Copy of photographed portrait of John William Henry Austin
Inscriptions & markings
John William Henry Austin, Photographer, Durham Lead, 1870-1909.
References
- Austin Family History, Biography File