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Colonel Frank Makin [B 3583] • Photograph

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Summary

Colonel Makin, son of John William Makin Esq of Albion Place, Salford, Lancashire is standing in a three quarter view and is wearing a heavily braided full dress uniform, which includes a cocked hat. He was associated with the first Volunteer Military Force, Adelaide Rifles, and Gawler Company. He was Hon. Aide-de-camp to Sir William Robertson and the Earl of Kintore. [On back of photograph] 'Col. Frank Makin'.

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Physical description

Photograph; 13.7 cm x 10.1 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1896

Photographer

Scott-Barry, Walter

Collection

Part of Portrait Collection

Subject

Makin, Frank, 1842-1924

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Historical information

Born in 1842 in Lancashire, he was the third son and began his military career as an Ensign with the 56th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps. He was promoted to Lieutenant as a 22 year old. He emigrated to South Australia and married on 13 July 1870. He progressed to Captain of G. Company Gawler on 1 December 1877, then to Major on 27 February 1880, followed by Lieut. Colonel on 17 March 1880, and Colonel in about 1896. He retired in 1900 after 2-3 years in England as Inspector of Warlike Materials.

Digitisation information

Date

04/05/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,280 x 3,130 pixels (7.1 MP)

Size

21.44 MB

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