James Campbell Irwin
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. He joined the firm of Woods, Bagot, Jory & Laybourne-Smith as a draughtsman in 1927, becoming a partner in 1930.
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James Campbell Irwin

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- Name
- James C.
- Born
- 23 June 1906
- Birthplace
- North Adelaide
- Died
- 22 June 1990
- Occupation
- Architect
- Nationality
- Australia
- Education
- St Peter's College
- Honours
- Knight Bachelor · Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Languages
- English
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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. He joined the firm of Woods, Bagot, Jory & Laybourne-Smith as a draughtsman in 1927, becoming a partner in 1930.
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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. 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. He was conferred a knighthood in recognition of his public service.
James Campbell Irwin studied at St Peter's College. The recorded working language is English. Positions recorded include Lord Mayor of Adelaide and Member of the Corporation of the City of Adelaide. Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor and Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

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Key facts
• Name — James C. Irwin • Born — 23 June 1906 • Birthplace — North Adelaide • Died — 22 June 1990 • Occupation — Architect
Career and activity
Career and activity
Recorded positions include Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Member of the Corporation of the City of Adelaide and Alderman of Corporation of the City of Adelaide. He belonged to Australian Institute of Architects, Royal Institute of British Architects and Royal Society of Arts.
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James Campbell Irwin is recorded with the occupation business executive. Recorded with the occupation military officer. Recorded as having received Knight Bachelor and Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings James C. Irwin and Sir James Campbell Irwin. His recorded language was English. One child is recorded: Jamie Irwin.
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1906
James Campbell Irwin was born on 23 June 1906.
1990
James Campbell Irwin died on 22 June 1990.
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