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Hugh Hamilton Campbell

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Hugh Hamilton Campbell (1856–1934) was an architect in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. Some of his works are now heritage-listed.

Early life

Campbell was born in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. His parents were stonemason John Campbell and his wife Margaret Hamilton.[1]

Architectural career

Campbell immigrated to Queensland in about 1876. He worked as a cabinet maker and contractor in Warwick and was inspector works for the Glengallan Division before offering his services as an architect around 1897.[1] His son, Roderick Hamilton Campbell, joined him as partner in about 1909.[2]

Public life

Campbell served as an alderman in the Warwick Town Council.[1]

Later life

Campbell retired in about 1930. On 7 June 1934 he died at Sandgate of a heart attack.[1] He was buried on Friday 8 June 1934 in Nundah Cemetery.[3]

Significant works

References

  1. ^ a b c d Watson, Donald; McKay, Judith (1994), Queensland architects of the 19th century : a biographical dictionary, Queensland Queensland Museum, ISBN 978-0-7242-5657-0
  2. ^ a b "Aberfoyle (entry 601772)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Family Notices". The Courier-mail. No. 243. Queensland, Australia. 8 June 1934. p. 12. Retrieved 8 July 2016 – via National Library of Australia.