Background
Master of Arts in Teaching H East R South, Edward Patrick was born on August 19, 1850 in Edinburgh. Son of late David Mathers, publisher, newspaper proprietor.
Master of Arts in Teaching H East R South, Edward Patrick was born on August 19, 1850 in Edinburgh. Son of late David Mathers, publisher, newspaper proprietor.
Studied at High School, Edinburgh. Edinburgh Institution.
English journalist till 1878. Emigrated then to South Africa, and held positions on press In early ’eighties travelled throughout Transvaal goldfields.
Wrote about them, foretelling their coining greatness.
Returned to England, 18S8. Founded his weekly paper South Africa, and inaugurated annual South African dinners in London, being Chairman of Committee.
Member of the Representative Council, League of the Empire. Newspaper proprietor, editor, author
Owner South African landed interests.
Fellow of the Geological Society. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Clubs: Ranelagh, Caledonian, Royal Societies, Authors’, Whitefriars.
