Charles James Merfield b. 28 April 1866

  • Artist (Photographer)
Charles James Merfield was an amateur and later professional astronomer with expertise in photography and film. He was active in photographic salons winning a gold medal in 1913 at the Great All Australian Exhibition in the Melbourne Exhibition Building. He was a founder member of the Melbourne Camera Club,in 1919 and served as a Vice-President and judge as well as lecturer on astronomical photography.
Name
Charles James Merfield
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Photographer)
Other Occupation
  • -
Birth date
28 April 1866
Birth place
Ararat, VIC, Australia
Death date
23 January 1931
Death place
Stawell Victoria, Australia
Death note
Merfield died as the result of an autombile accident when he and his son were driving to Stawell