William James Mildenhall b. 1891

  • Artist (Photographer)
Known as a photographer, Mildenhall worked as the Federal Capital Commission's information officer. His photographic work encompasses a variety of subjects ranging from architecture to public life.
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Photographer and public servant, was born on 14 April 1891 and joined the Commonwealth Public Service on 20 August 1906. From 1921 he was employed in the Federal Capital Commission as an information officer in Canberra whose responsibilities included the administration of the Federal Capital Territory and construction of the capital. From 1926, Mildenhall was the Federal Capital Commission’s information officer and it was in this capacity that he undertook most of his official photographic work. In 1930, he was transferred to other duties but continued taking photographs. His collection of more than 7,000 photos (National Archives of Australia) covers all sorts of things, from the construction of government buildings and hostels, roads and bridges, to sporting contests, the opening of Parliament House, social gatherings and cameo shots of those who lived in Canberra.

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Date written:
1999
Last updated:
2011

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