Alfred Atkinson
Biography
Alfred Atkinson (1867-1950) was a photographer who set up a studio in Cairns in partnership with James Handley. In 1915 to 1918 he was elected an Alderman and for a short time was acting Mayor of Cairns.
See A. Atkinson book ‘The first Aborigines at Yarrabah Mission, 1892’.
It was during the mission times he also captured a defining image, known as First Aborigines at Yarrabah Mission, in front of shelter, some with spears, 1892.
Many of his images are featured in Morrill, James. '17 Years Wandering among the Aboriginals 1824-1865', David M. Welch, 2006.
See A. Atkinson book ‘The first Aborigines at Yarrabah Mission, 1892’.
It was during the mission times he also captured a defining image, known as First Aborigines at Yarrabah Mission, in front of shelter, some with spears, 1892.
Many of his images are featured in Morrill, James. '17 Years Wandering among the Aboriginals 1824-1865', David M. Welch, 2006.
Born/Established
b.1867
Died/Ceased
d.1950
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