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- John Smith Murdoch CMG (29 September 1862 – 21 May 1945) was a Scottish architect who practised in Australia from the 1880s until 1930.
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John Smith Murdoch CMG (29 September 1862 – 21 May 1945) was a Scottish architect who practised in Australia from the 1880s until 1930.
Promoted architect in 1914, and chief architect, Department of Works and Railways, in 1919-29, Murdoch was responsible for the design and construction of many early Canberra buildings, such as the provisional parliament house, the power-house and the Hotel Canberra.
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Jan 15, 2016 · John Smith Murdoch, the son of a farmer from Scotland, rose to become the Chief Architect of the Commonwealth of Australia.
- Kristie Kellahan
This set of drawing instruments was owned by architect John Smith Murdoch, who designed Australia's provisional Parliament House in Canberra. Murdoch chose an unadorned, simple classical style, symmetrical to reflect the two chambers and low-rise in sympathy with the environment.
This thesis presents John Smith Murdoch (1862-1945), architect and public servant and examines the significance of his contribution to the development of Australian architecture between 1885 and 1929.
John Smith Murdoch, Australia's first Commonwealth Government architect, designed his provisional parliament building in the 'stripped classical' style. It's a modest and functional building, with simple, strong lines.
John Smith Murdoch (1862-1945), by unknown photographer. National Archives of Australia, A1200:L61725
