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Major General Sir R. Talbot, K. C. B
A portrait charcoal drawing of Major General Sir Reginald Arthur James Talbot, K.C.B, a British Army officer, member of parliament and the Governor of Victoria in Australia between 1904 and 1908. Date: circa 1922
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Arthur Charcoal Governor Major Member Parliament Reginald Talbot 1922 Kerr Lawson Volume
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Major General Sir Reginald Arthur James Talbot, K.C.B: A Distinguished Military Career and Governorship in Australia This evocative charcoal drawing captures the stern yet dignified visage of Major General Sir Reginald Arthur James Talbot, K.C.B. (circa 1922). Talbot, an esteemed British Army officer, served a distinguished military career that culminated in his appointment as the Governor of Victoria, Australia, from 1904 to 1908. Born on July 2, 1856, Talbot joined the British Army in 1874, and over the next two decades, he rose through the ranks, earning numerous accolades for his leadership and military prowess. In 1898, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (C.B.) for his services in the Sudan campaign. In 1904, Talbot was summoned to Australia to assume the role of Governor of Victoria, a position he held until 1908. During his tenure, he worked diligently to promote education, agriculture, and infrastructure development in the colony. He also oversaw the opening of the Parliament of Victoria's new building in 1906. After his term as Governor, Talbot returned to England and was knighted in 1911 for his services in the South African War. He later served as a Member of Parliament from 1912 to 1915. This striking charcoal portrait of Sir Reginald Arthur James Talbot, created circa 1922, is a testament to his remarkable military career and his time as the esteemed Governor of Victoria, Australia. This image is from Volume 16, March, of a prestigious magazine, and it offers a glimpse into the life of a man who left an indelible mark on both British military history and the history of Australia.
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