Walter Liberty Vernon
Colonel Walter Liberty Vernon VD FRIBA (11 August 1846 – 17 January 1914) was an English architect who migrated to Australia and pursued his career as an architect in Sydney, New South Wales. In his role as the New South Wales Government Architect he is noted for designing multiple government buildings, many of which are extant with listings on national and state heritage registers.
Walter Liberty Vernon | |
|---|---|
| 10th New South Wales Government Architect | |
| In office 1 August 1890 – 11 August 1911 | |
| Preceded by | George McRae |
| Succeeded by | James Barnet |
| 10th Mayor of East St Leonards | |
| In office 9 February 1887 – 18 February 1888 | |
| Preceded by | George Ranken |
| Succeeded by | Patrick William Glacken |
| Alderman of the Borough of East St Leonards | |
| In office 4 March 1885 – 29 July 1890 | |
| Ward | East Ward (1889–1890) |
| Alderman of the Municipality of North Sydney | |
| In office 29 July 1890 – 10 February 1891 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 August 1846 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 17 January 1914 (aged 67) Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia |
| Resting place | Gore Hill cemetery |
| Spouse | Margaret Anne Jones |
| Children | Hugh Venables Vernon Geoffrey Hampden Vernon |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal (1897) Volunteer Officers' Decoration (1905) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Australia |
| Branch/service | NSW Colonial Forces Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1885–1910 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | |
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