James Milne Pringle (1854–1935)
Mr. James Milne Pringle, 81, retired master builder, died at his home, in Bon Accord- avenue, Waverley, last night.
Three weeks ago Mr. Pringle fractured a leg as a result of a fall, and complications supervened.
As senior partner in the firm of J. M. and A. Pringle, building contractors, Mr. Pringle was responsible for many important works in Sydney and Bathurst. He was associated with the Federated Master Builders' Association of Australia, and with the Master Builders' Association of New South Wales.
Mr. Pringle was also a director of the Sydney Steel Co., Ltd., Marrickville, and of the New South Wales Brick Co., Ltd., Alexandria. A native of Scotland, he was a member of the Highland Society of New South Wales for more than 40 years.
Mr. Pringle is survived by his daughter, Miss Agnes Pringle.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- Trove search
- has designed and patented a new drawing board, Australian Town and Country Journal, 28 November 1885, p 25
- funeral, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 December 1935, p 8
- probate, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 January 1936, p 5
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Pringle, Mary (wife)
- Pringle, Alexander Taylor (brother)
- Pringle, James Cossar (nephew)
- Smith, William (business partner)
Citation details
'Pringle, James Milne (1854–1935)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/pringle-james-milne-14802/text25982, accessed 5 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
2 November,
1854
Greenlaw,
Scottish Borders,
Scotland
Death
6 December,
1935
(aged 81)
Waverley, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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