architect and botanist, was born Edinburgh 14 May 1839. Died Melbourne 14 May [sic] 1920. Arrived in Tasmania in 1884 as a architectural draughtsman. Botany was his hobby … herbarium and papers lent to the National Herbarium in Victoria.
Bastow advertised thus: 'Reporter on Design at the Vienna Exhibition. Author of “Practical Cabinet Maker”. Fourteen years as Sanitary Surveyor Manchester Corporation. Having had a thorough practical as well as professional training, is prepared to Design, Plan, and carry out Building or Furnishing in all its branches in Good Taste, Substantial, Workmanlike. Special attention to Sanitary matters. Unexceptionable [sic] References. Moderate charges. Office: Collins-street, Hobart’ ( Mercury , 6 February 1885).
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