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George Sutherland
1855–1905
A Scottish-born Australian journalist and writer, he helped tell the story of colonial Australia while also exploring science, invention, and the future. His work ranged from history books written with his brother Alexander to lively journalism about new technology.
2 Audiobooks
Twentieth Century Inventions: A Forecast
by George Sutherland
History of Australia and New Zealand from 1606 to 1890
by Alexander Sutherland, George Sutherland
About the author
Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, on October 1, 1855, he moved to New South Wales with his family as a child and later continued his education in Melbourne. He studied at the University of Melbourne, taught for a time, and then turned to journalism, building a career as a writer in Australia.
He is best remembered for books written with his brother Alexander Sutherland, including History of Australia from 1606 to 1876 and later works on Australian history and literature. He also wrote extensively about science and invention, sometimes describing his work as "technological journalism," and published books that looked ahead to coming changes in industry and everyday life.
He died in Kew, Victoria, on December 1, 1905. His life sits at an interesting meeting point of literature, journalism, and popular science, and his writing captures both the growth of Australia and the excitement of a rapidly changing modern world.