Bradley, Robert Silby, 1841-1923.

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Birth 1841
Death 1923

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Robert Silby Bradley, born 16 September 1841 in Stanwick, Northamptonshire, England, was a schoolmaster in England before coming to Australia on board the ship "Essex" in 1867. He opened a grammar school in Stawell, Vic., in 1869 and moved to St. Kilda, Vic., in 1879, where he founded Queen's College, remaining there until his retirement in 1906. He died in 1923. Bradley was for some years a member of the council of the Royal Society of Victoria. He made two unsuccessful attempts to enter politics, once in Stawell and once in St. Kilda.

From the description of Log of the ship "Essex", on her voyage from London to Melbourne, April 22nd to July 22nd 1867 [microform]. 1867. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225687973

From the description of Diary kept on the ship "Essex", on her voyage from London to Melbourne, April 22nd to July 22nd 1867 [manuscript]. 1867. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225687677

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