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Sir John Morphett [B 6194] • Photograph

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Summary

Sir John Morphett , landowner, politician, explorer, benefactor. John and his brother George, whilst in England pressed for the establishment of a colony in southern Australia. After his arrival in South Australia in 1836 he confirmed the site of Adelaide. He believed wool growing would be more profitable than agriculture in the newly formed colony. He gave advice on land and commerce. He supported every good cause. He died at his residence, Cummins House at Morphettville.

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Physical description

Photograph; 14.5 cm x 9.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1885

Photographer

Fratelli Alinari

Collection

Part of Portrait Collection

Subject

Morphett, John, Sir, 1809-1892

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Digitisation information

Date

12/07/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,180 x 3,143 pixels (6.9 MP)

Size

20.59 MB

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