‘A talented young German’ : Exploration of the early career of Jacob Braché

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McMullen, Gabrielle L.. (2021). ‘A talented young German’ : Exploration of the early career of Jacob Braché. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. 133(1), pp. 39-55. https://doi.org/10.1071/RS21008
AuthorsMcMullen, Gabrielle L.
Abstract

Jacob Braché (1827–1905) arrived in Melbourne in 1853, two years into the Victorian gold rush, and soon became a significant figure in local mining circles. For almost fifty years, he contributed actively to mining endeavours – during periods as a civil servant, in numerous mining enterprises, and as a consulting mining engineer. Following a summary of Braché’s contributions in Victoria, this paper focuses on his education and experience prior to emigrating to the Colony, looking at the expertise that he brought to his colonial roles. It concludes with insights into why this ‘talented young German’ was a controversial figure over his half century of professional life in Australia.

Year2021
JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria
Journal citation133 (1), pp. 39-55
PublisherRoyal Historical Society of Victoria
ISSN0035-9211
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1071/RS21008
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85112712071
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