About David Watterston
Lived 1845 – 1931 (aged 86). David Watterston was an Australian journalist.
David Watterston (2 January 1845 – 23 July 1931) was a Scottish born Australian journalist and newspaper editor; he was editor of The Australasian from 1885 to 1903 and of The Argus 1903 to 1906.
Early life Watterston was born on 2 January 1845 in Balgone Barns, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, youngest son of James Watterston and his wife Catherine née Broadwood.
Legal and Journalistic Career After acting as clerk in an attorney's office in Melbourne, Watterston moved to Ipswich, Queensland in May 1860. In October 1860 Watterston commenced his connection with the press.
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Australian journalist
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David Watterston was born on 2 January 1845.
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David Watterston died on 23 July 1931.
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