William Sidney Austin b. 1867

  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and bedding manufacturer, Austin is said to have won a Brisbane exhibition art award but he is better known for founding the Friendly Society and Hospital and for his work as a Labor alderman with South Brisbane City Council.
Name
William Sidney Austin
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Labor alderman (ANZSIC code: 7530)
  • Bedding manufacturer (ANZSIC code: 2513)
  • Seaman (ANZSIC code: 48)
  • House painter (ANZSIC code: 3244)
Birth date
1867
Birth place
Henley-on-Thames, England, UK
Death date
5 August 1945
Death place
Brisbane, Qld.
Active Period
  • c.1886 - c.1945
Arrival
  • 1885
Residence
  • c.1886 - c.5 August 1945 Brisbane, Qld.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'