Richard Robinson
1863-1905

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Richard Robinson by Vivian Hill
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Puzzles or proofs?  Which of these does research bring?

Research into Richard Robinson's application for admission to practice gave proof that although he suffered the disadvantage of losing his father before he reached maturity he had done well in his studies and had the support of Geelong's leading businessmen and lawyers.  Other information gave proof that he was an outstanding sportsman, had entered into a legal partnership with the son of another very successful businessman and with him had built a fine building, still standing and in use today.  When his death certificate was obtained and other research made it became clear that his last few years were dismal.  After 11 years together what caused the Robinson & Douglass partnership to break up?  Why did Robinson, a short time later, practically give up practice altogether?  Why did he sell his interest in the valuable property?  And why, when he was 42, was he living with his mother and not with his wife and three daughters?

Arrangement of material

The list below describes material held in the Richard Robinson archive box, which is located at 340.099452 Robins Hil/Rro on the shelves in the Geelong Lawyers' Collection within the Special Collection at the Waterfront campus.  The material has been arranged in date order. 

Date Title Item no. 
12/3/1880 Copy of documents held in Supreme Court file relating to Richard Robinson's application for admission to practice RR1
1884 2 copies of photograph of Geelong Football team with Richard Robinson as a member
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1888 Typewritten extract re. Richard Robinson from "Victoria and its metropolis : past and present" by A. Sutherland RR3
20/7/1905 Photocopy from Geelong Advertiser re Richard Robinson's death
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1905 Photocopy of certified copy of death certificate RR5
6/3/1999 Cutting from Geelong Advertiser's 'Picture the Past'  re. early days of Geelong Football Club with photograph including R. Robinson  RR6
7/2001 Photograph of 'Corio Chambers' built for Richard Robinson and H. P. Douglass
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10/2001 Biography by Vivian Hill RR8

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