James Flint (architect)

James Flint was a British and Australian architect. A number of his works are heritage-listed.

Early life

Flint was born in 1862 in Eppleworth, Hull, Yorkshire, England, the son of James Flint .[1][2]

Architectural career

Flint was articled to the Manchester firm of architects and building surveyors, Sherwood and Peverley. He had then moved to London and practiced there for a period of about eighteen months. Following this period of work, Flint emigrated, arriving in Victoria in December 1883, and entered into partnership with Mr Horsley in Melbourne.[1][2]

In 1887 he moved to Rockhampton to practice as an architect and surveyor. He took up offices in Central Chambers in East Street. At this time he and John William Wilson were the main architects active in Rockhampton. In the booming economy of Rockhampton and Mount Morgan Flint designed several notable buildings.[1]

Politics

Flint was also a member of the Rockhampton Municipal Council, as well as the Central Separation League, the lobby group pushing for separation of Central Queensland as an independent state.[1]

Later life

James Flint died on 6 January 1894 at Rockhampton from heart disease. He was buried in South Rockhampton Cemetery on 7 January 1894.[2][3]

Significant works

His significant works (known and attributed) include:

References
  1. "Rockhampton Club (entry 600801)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  2. "TO-DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 8". The Morning Bulletin. Rockhampton, Qld. 8 January 1894. p. 4. Retrieved 26 December 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Advertising". The Morning Bulletin. Rockhampton, Qld. 6 January 1894. p. 1. Retrieved 26 December 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Criterion Hotel (entry 600800)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  5. "Yungaba Migrant Hostel (entry 601939)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  6. "Kenmore House, Mater Misericordiae Hospital (entry 600820)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.

Attribution

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