David Mitchell

Scottish-Australian builder, born 1829

PersonDied aged 87humanQ5237620

Born: February 16, 1829
Died: March 25, 1916
Birthplace: Angus
Citizenship: Australia
, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: master builder
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Spouse: Isabella Ann Dow
Languages spoken, written or signed: English
Notable work: Scots' Church, Melbourne
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1.Stated in Australian Dictionary of Biography
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, St Patrick's Cathedral

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David Mitchell was a Scottish-Australian builder, responsible for Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building. He was the father of Dame Nellie Melba.

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