Name/TitleDr Robert Talbot, 19th September 1896.
About this objectStudio portrait of Dr Talbot, wearing his uniform and medals.
Talbot was a Surgeon-Major with the title of MD (Doctor of Medicine) and ChB (Bachelor of Surgery), and Health Officer at Brunswick for 38 years, until his retirement in 1896.
Talbot was the son of Robert Talbot and Anna Hayes and reputedly Irish born (Brighton Cemetery Register). His wife Martha Fergie survived him until October 1907 when she passed away, aged 76 years, at "Tonedale", Bay St, Brighton.
Talbot's obituary (The Argus) stated that he was a colonist of Victoria for almost nearly 50 years, and was involved in the formation of the Northern Rifles, where he was a surgeon. He resided in Brighton, and died at his residence "Hazlemere", New St, Brighton on the 18th May 1898 at 82, and is buried in the Brighton cemetery [not Melbourne General Cemetery as one obituary states].
Robert John DeCourcy Talbot (1855-1933), a solicitor and assistant censor was a son who married Mary Wilhelmina Glass, a daughter of Hugh Glass.
It is likely one of the medals on his chest is the Imperial Government's long-service medal, commemorating his service with the Northern Rifles.
No photographer noted on mountboard or rear.
This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission. For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Date Made1896
Inscription and MarksInscribed under the image: Dr Robt. Talbot M.D Ch.B 19 Sept 1896 / Surgeon-Major, Health Officer-Brunswick / (3553) / P-10-Me.
Measurements18.9 x 11.5 cm (Backing board)
14.6 x 10 cm (Image)
Period1890-1900
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsBrighton (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsTalbot, Robert, c.1816-1898.
Subject and Association KeywordsBrunswick (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsSurgeons
Subject and Association KeywordsPortrait
Subject and Association KeywordsVictorian Volunteer Forces
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberP-10-Mc
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