Identity area
Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Watson, F. J.
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Other form(s) of name
- Watson, Frederic James
- Watson, Frederick James
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Description area
Dates of existence
1868-1947
History
Frederic James was 7 years old when he and his family immigrated to Australia, arriving in Queensland on 27 March 1876. He worked as an engineer and later as an officer for the Department of Agriculture and Stock. After retiring Watson spent most of his time studying the traditions and languages of the south-eastern aboriginal people. Watson was a fellow and associate member of the Queensland Place Names Committee. He died on 10 April 1947.
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AU QU
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Level of detail
Partial
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Created, Linda Justo, 18-Jun-2021
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Sources
State Library of Queensland (2010) 'Who was F.J. Watson?', State Library of Queensland Blog, accessed online 18-Jun-2021.