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Goatcher, Philip W

Internationally famous theatrical designer who was brought to Sydney by JC Williamsons in 1892.

Milestone
Born
London
1851
Arrived Sydney
1892
Departed Sydney
1906
Died
West Perth
08 Oct 1931
Occupation
Position
1894

Goatcher, Philip W

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2010

At one time the highest paid theatrical designer in the world, Phil W Goatcher created designs for JC Williamson Ltd that were masterpieces of illusion, painted on canvas drops.