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were expressed in some of his buildings. However, he tended to employ a Free style, modifying the prevailing
Queensland vernacular by introducing individualist elements. His English experiences are reflected in the classicist detailing of entrance
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Hodgen died on 29 June 1943. He left an estate valued at £31,092. He founded a dynasty of architects in
Toowoomba; in addition to sons, his grandson Brian Hodgen and his great-grandson practised as architects in Toowoomba.
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at which it was decided to erect a memorial. A design competition was announced and it was won by
William Hodgen.
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on 9 September 1866, the son of pioneer building contractor
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from 1886 to 1891. In 1891, he left for London, where he studied at the
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Victoria Wing of the
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891:"Toowoomba Permanent Building Society (former) (entry 600859)"
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393:. No. 4507. Queensland. 16 April 1891. p. 2
538:. No. 3732. Brisbane. 24 August 1945. p. 5
421:. No. 4838. Queensland. 10 June 1893. p. 3
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Conversion of residence Dalmally into Bishop's House
956:The life and work of William Hodgen Jnr. 1867–1943
779:"Wislet (Former Wesley Hospital) (entry 601324)"
971:Parker, John; Searston, Sandra, 1961– (2014),
645:"St Matthews Church of England (entry 600837)"
43:From 1886 to 1891, Hodgen was a cadet in the
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502:"Kensington (entry 601322)"
318:"Hodgen, William 1866/C622"
130:His notable works include:
31:William Hodgen was born in
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149:Wesleyan Methodist Church
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469:"LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS"
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751:"Elphin (entry 601326)"
324:. Queensland Government
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322:Queensland birth index
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