John B. Robinson
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History
John Braisted McKinnon Robinson was born at Ballarat. He was the son of Foundry Manager Jonathan Robinson, and Hannah Wilsmore.[1]
John Robinson married Mary Barrie Flynn, and the couple had no children. He was Registrar at the Ballarat School of Mines. John B. Robinson died on 25 May 1935 at Forest Street, Wendouree, aged 58 years.[2]
Legacy
A beautiful painter, according to his descendants John Robinson found time to attend the renowned Max Meldrum School in Melbourne.
Family
Obituary
- Death Notice
- Peacefully Sleeping
- Robinson on the 25th May 1935 at his residence, Karandalla, Forest Street, Ballarat, John Braisted McKinnon Robinson, Late Registrar School of Mines. The dearly loved husband of Mary and loved son of Hannah and the late Jonathan Robinson.
- Obituary
- The late Mr J.B. Robinson
- It is with deep regret that we record the passiong, on May 25th, of Mr John B. Robinson, who was an honoured member of the School staff for thirty-five years and held the position of Registrar for the past twwelve years.
- Though for a considerable period Mr Robinson had been in indifferent health, his enthusiasm for work was not diminished. Ever a lover of nature, his chief recreations were his garden in which he cultivated the choicest of flowers, shrubs and trees, and the study of Art to which he devoted much of his leisure. His many canvases reveal the sincerity of hos work and represent a notable achievement for one who adopted art somewhat late in life.
- Most of the trees and shrubs, whoch add beauty to the School grounds were planted and cared for by Mr Robinson; they will serve as a fitting monument to his memory.
- Both past and present students, and members of staff and council, wil long remember his kindly nature and personality; and on their behalf we extend our sincerest sympathy with Mrs Robinson in her bereavement.[3]
See also
Jonathan Robinson, Father
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--Clare K.Gervasoni 14:20, 15 March 2017 (AEDT)