MOBSBY, BERTA (1885-1967)

Aug 21, 2020

BERTA MOBSBY worked as a photographer within the Queensland Public Service, between the years of 1911 and 1948.

Name:

MOBSBY, BERTA (1885-1967)

Full Birth Name:

Nellie Alberta Timewell Mobsby

Married Name:

No identified spouse

Notes:

Berta Mobsby and her father, the celebrated Henry William Mobsby, worked in the Queensland Public Service as photographers. Descendant, Kaye Mobsby, fascinated with her family’s heritage, has written their story – Henry William Mobsby (1860-1933) :…a most valuable officer

Profession:

Assistant Photographer, Photographer, Colourist

Professional Years:

1908 to 1948

Where Practised:

Department of Agriculture and Stock, Queensland Public Service (1908 to 1911); Assistant Photographer, Intelligence and Tourist Bureau (1911-1948)
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Pugh's (Queensland), Official Almanac, Directory and Gazeteer for 1917, pg 107.

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