Basic Biographical Details
| Name: | J Talbot Hobbs (Joseph John Talbot Hobbs) |
| Designation: | |
| Born: | 1864 |
| Died: | 22 April 1938(?) |
| Bio Notes: | Joseph John Talbot Hobbs (generally known as J Talbot Hobbs) was born in 1864 in London. He worked as a draughtsman for a builder, John Hurst, with whom he emigrated to Perth in 1887. There, he set up practice as an architect. Hobbs became a member of the Western Australian Institute of Architects in 1896, and later served as president from 1909 to 1911. In 1905, he became senior partner of Hobbs, Smith & Forbes. The practice title changed to Hobbs, Forbes & Partners in 1930, when Alexander Barr Winning was made a junior partner. Hobbs was active in the armed forces. He died while on his way to Europe from Australia late in the week ending 23 April 1938. |
Private and Business Addresses
| The following private or business addresses are associated with this : | |||||
| Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | |
 | Western Australia Trustees Buildings/104, St George's Terrace, Perth, Australia | Business | Before 1930 | After 1953 | |
Employment and Training
Employers
| The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | |||||
| Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | |
| Hobbs, Smith & Forbes | 1905 | 1930 | Partner | |
| Hobbs, Forbes & Partners | 1930 | 1938 | Partner | |
RIBA
RIBA Proposals
| This proposed the following individuals for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | |||
| Name | Date proposed | Notes | |
| Alexander Barr Winning | Mid 1931 | for Licentiateship |
References
Bibliographic References
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| Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | |
| www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/~rmallett/Generals/hobbs.html | 2005 | www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/~rmallett/Generals/hobbs.html | Website of University College, Australian Defence Force Academy | ||
Periodical References
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| Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | |
| RIBA Journal | 23 May 1938 | v45 | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | p720 - obituary |
| The Times | 23 April 1938 | Obituary | ||