Louis Spier Robertson Explained

Louis Spier Robertson was an architect in Australia. Some of his works are now heritage-listed.

Early life

Louis Spier Robertson was born 5 August 1868 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the son of Louis Robertson (the principal assistant architect to the Government of New South Wales) and his wife Isabella (née Spier).[1] [2] [3] He was educated at Sydney Grammar School.

Architectural career

Robertson worked as a surveyor and architect in Sydney circa 1890 to 1896. In 1896, he moved to Rockhampton, Queensland, where he married Elizabeth Frances Leighton on 26 April 1896. Robertson began a successful architectural practice in Rockhampton at East Street from January 1897 until 1905 when he returned to Sydney. Despite this move, Robertson continued to undertake Queensland work, including later in partnership with his son (Louis S. Robertson and Son Architects).[1]

In 1897, he applied for a patent for an improved hypodermic syringe.[4]

Later life

Robertson died suddenly on 17 April 1932.[1] [5] [6] [7] He was cremated at the Rookwood Crematorium on Monday 18 April 1932.[8]

Significant works

References

Attribution

Notes and References

  1. 1 August 2014.
  2. News: MR. LOUIS S. ROBERTSON. . . 29 April 1932 . 22 December 2015 . 16 . National Library of Australia . 15 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815234346/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28033851 . live .
  3. Web site: Family History Search. familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au. 21 December 2015. 15 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220815234349/https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search;jsessionid=8C6ED1FA1C99656F7F325CB5E5EB578D?0. live.
  4. News: 7 October 1897 . PATENTS AND INVENTION . 2 . . 3017 . New South Wales, Australia . 16 August 2022 . National Library of Australia . 15 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815234349/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231809272 . live .
  5. Web site: Louis Spier Robertson - Date of Death 17/04/1932, Granted On 25/05/1932 - State Records NSW. search.records.nsw.gov.au. 21 December 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222110917/http://search.records.nsw.gov.au/items/467077. 22 December 2015. dmy-all.
  6. News: 23 April 1932 . Family Notices . 12 . . 29,423 . New South Wales, Australia . 16 August 2022 . National Library of Australia . 15 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815234349/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16858227 . live .
  7. News: 24 July 1932 . Secrets of the Town . 16 . . 1530 . New South Wales, Australia . 16 August 2022 . National Library of Australia . 15 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815234350/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228884254 . live .
  8. News: 18 April 1932 . Family Notices . 7 . . 29,418 . New South Wales, Australia . 16 August 2022 . National Library of Australia . 15 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815234349/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16856743 . live .
  9. News: 11 August 1900 . Allenstown District Church . LXI . 5 . . 10,841 . Queensland, Australia . 16 August 2022 . National Library of Australia . 15 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815234346/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/52580790 . live .
  10. 1 August 2014.
  11. Web site: Former Warehouse "Nelson House" Including Interiors and Rear Yard NSW Environment & Heritage. www.environment.nsw.gov.au. 21 December 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222151219/http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=2423990. 22 December 2015. dmy-all.

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