James C. Irwin
Born(1906-06-23)23 June 1906
North Adelaide
Died22 June 1990(1990-06-22) (aged 83)
NationalityAustralian
OccupationArchitect

Sir James Campbell Irwin (23 June 1906 – 22 June 1990) was an Australian architect and government official. Irwin studied architecture at the South Australian School of Mines and Industries, under the stewardship of George Soward.[1] He joined the firm of Woods, Bagot, Jory & Laybourne-Smith as a draughtsman in 1927, becoming a partner in 1930.[2]

Irwin worked on many notable buildings, including St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide and many of the city's university and hospital buildings. He was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1945 after a distinguished war career.[3] He served on the Adelaide City Council from 1935 to 1972 (except for a gap between 1940 and 1949), including as Lord Mayor from 1963 to 1966.[2] He was conferred a knighthood in recognition of his public service.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "James Campbell Irwin (Sir)". Architects of South Australia. University of South Australia. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 Jolly, Bridget. "Irwin, Sir James Campbell (1906–1990)". James Campbell Irwin. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. Retrieved 29 April 2015. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ "The Order of the British Empire - Officer (Military) (OBE(M)) entry for IRWIN, James Campbell". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 19 July 1945. Retrieved 1 July 2015. gallant and distinguished service in New Guinea during 1943 and 1944
  4. ↑ "Knight Bachelor entry for IRWIN, James Campbell". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 12 June 1971. Retrieved 1 July 2015. For services to government and the community


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