Watson, Robert W., 1826-1895

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Watson, a surveyor and engineer, emigrated from England to Victoria in 1854. He joined the Victorian Survey Department and later became engineer-in-chief of railways under the Berry Government, 1878-1880. He was reappointed to this post in 1882.

From the description of Diary [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225787845

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Birth 1826-02-03

Death 1895

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