Basic Biographical Details

Name: A Macpherson
Designation:  
Born: c. 1849
Died:  
Bio Notes: A Macpherson was born c.1849 and probably articled as an architect. He was a draughtsman and clerk of works to the Prison Commissioners for Scotland from 1878 to 1888, supervising the construction of Barlinnie Prison in 1880-86. In 1889 he emigrated to Queensland to erect mills for the Aldershot Smelting Company at Maryburgh. Thereafter he worked as a draughtsman and clerk of works, latterly in Brisbane. He does not appear to have practised on his own account.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 3Edinburgh, Scotland(?)PrivateBefore 18781888 
Item 2 of 3Maryburgh, Queensland, AustraliaBusiness1889  
Item 3 of 3Brisbane, AustraliaBusinessAfter 1889  

Employment and Training

Employers

The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 1H M Prison Commissioners for Scotland Architects Office18781888Draughtsman 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 11880Barlinnie PrisonRiddrie GlasgowScotlandAs draughtsman and clerk of works, supervising construction

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Donaldson, M E M1920Wanderings in the Western Highlands