William Henry Allan Munro

William Henry Allan Munro (1856–1913) was an architect in Queensland, Australia. Some of his works are now heritage-listed.

Early life

Munro was born in Inverness, Scotland in 1856, the son of tailor George Munro and his wife Mary (née Allan). He trained under Matthews & Lawrie.[1]

Architectural career

In 1886, he emigrated to Queensland and worked as an architect for Rooney Brothers of Townsville. There he won the competition for the Queensland Hotel and was taken into partnership by Walter Eyre in 1887.[1] After the firm ceased trading in 1892, Munro worked for the government but also undertook private contracts.[2]

Later life

Munro died on 23 February 1913 in Brisbane. He was buried on 24 February 1913 in the South Brisbane Cemetery.[3]

Significant works
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References
  1. "Eyre & Munro". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  2. "The Grand Hotel (entry 602608)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  3. "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier (17, 197). Queensland, Australia. 24 February 1913. p. 6. Retrieved 12 July 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Bank of New South Wales (former) (entry 602804)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  5. "Holy Trinity Anglican Church (entry 600538)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  6. "Ferrari Estates Building (entry 600422)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  7. "Townsville School of Arts (entry 600925)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
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