Edward Minchen was born in Perth (Western Australia) and had a varied career,
following the sea, various trades and the stage, before attending the National
Art Gallery. He later worked as a lithographic artist in New South Wales
for the Lands Department, the Survey Office and the Government Printer.
He was often assisted by Henry Baron (1863-?), a lithographic artist
who joined the Government Printer in 1891.
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