George Gordon McCrae

George Gordon McCrae was born in 1833 in Scotland, and emigrated to Melbourne in 1841. Here, he was a Deputy Registrar-General, and also a prominent figure in literary circles. His son, Hugh McCrae produced a volume of memoirs about his father, and his father's association with such literary figures as Henry Kendall, Adam Lindsay Gordon, and Marcus Clarke.

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1833 - Scotland - Melbourne - Hugh McCrae - Henry Kendall - Adam Lindsay Gordon - Marcus Clarke

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McCrae wrote novels, stories, poetry, and travel sketches, and illustrated books. His son, Hugh, was also a poet.

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Novel - Poetry

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