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3 unusual facts about George William Rusden


George William Rusden

At 28 years of age Rusden travelled to China and worked for a time at brother-in-law Ellis Gilman's Canton factory.

George William Rusden travelled with his family to Australia and befriended Charles Nicholson on the voyage.

He retained his interest in education as a member of the council of the University of Melbourne from its inception, and was largely responsible for the foundation of the Shakespeare scholarship.



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