Gilbert Robert Beveridge

Gilbert Robert Beveridge (1903—1958) was an architect in Queensland, Australia. Some of his works are now heritage-listed.[1]

Early life

Gilbert Robert Beveridge was born in Brisbane on 28 February 1903, the son of Robert Leake Beveridge and his wife Eliza Ann (née Brown).[2] He studied at the Brisbane Central Technical College and was indentured to Brisbane architect Lange Powell. Beveridge received his Diploma of Architecture from the Architectural Association in London and was awarded the Archibald Dawnay scholarship in 1927.[3]

Career

Beveridge had a practice at Ascot from 1931–35 after which time he was employed first as an Assistant Architect then in 1938 as an Architect by the Queensland Works Department Architectural Branch. Beveridge's work in private practice included residential and small commercial projects.[1]

Beveridge also prepared the plans for the brick Bulimba State School building which was one of many substantial two and three storey schools built during this time, providing tangible proof of the Government's commitment to remedy the unemployment situation.[1]

Later life

Gilbert Beveridge died on 21 July 1958 in Brisbane.[4]

Works

His works include:

References
  1. "Bulimba State School (entry 601874)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  2. Queensland Index of Births. 1903/C7255, Robert Gilbert Beveridge
  3. "SUCCESSFUL STUDENT". The Queenslander. 24 November 1927. p. 16. Retrieved 7 December 2014 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. Queensland Index of Deaths. 1958/B26797 Robert Gilbert Beveridge
  5. "Maryborough Government Office Building (entry 600713)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 December 2014.

Attribution

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