Dictionary of Sydney

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Watling, Thomas

Artist convicted of forgery and transported to New South Wales and assigned to surgeon-general, John White. An ardent naturalist, he made extensive use of his artistic skill including paintings of landscapes, studies of Aboriginal people and natural history drawings.

Milestone
Born
1762
Arrived Sydney
1792
Occupation
1788 - 05 Apr 1797
Position
1792