George Sutherland

George Sutherland was a Scottish-born Australian journalist and writer who lived from 1855 to 1905.

Here's a summary of his life and works:

• Early Life and Education: Born in Scotland in 1855, he migrated to Australia with his family in 1864. He attended Sydney Grammar School and later Scotch College in Melbourne. In 1877, he graduated from the University of Melbourne.

• Career: After a brief stint in teaching, Sutherland turned to journalism. He worked for the South Australian Register from 1881 to 1902 before joining the Melbourne Age. Besides journalism, he had a keen interest in inventions and wrote about promising technological advancements.

• Literary Works: Sutherland authored several books, including:

  • Collaborative work with his brother Alexander Sutherland titled "The History of Australia" (1877)
  • "Tales of the Goldfields" (1880)
  • "Australia: Or, England in the South" (1886) which provided insights into Australian life
  • "The South Australian Company" (1898), considered his most serious work which explored the colonization of South Australia
  • "Twentieth Century Inventions. A Forecast" (1901) which discussed inventions across various fields and included his own patented inventions

• Legacy: Sutherland's writings offer valuable perspectives on Australian history, life in colonial Australia, and technological advancements of the era.