John William Tristram (1870–1938)
from Sydney Morning Herald
Mr. John W. Tristram, the well-known artist, died last Thursday at the age of 67. Mr. Tristram, who was born at Old Brompton Castle, in Kent, arrived in Sydney when he was 10 years old. He entered the Education Department as an architectural draughtsman, being the last man to enter the service by warrant under Governor Loftus, and he remained in the service for 45 years. He retired a few years ago. Among the buildings erected under his supervision are the Sydney Conservatorium and the Armidale Public School. Apart from his skill as a water colourist, Mr. Tristram was a gifted musician, though he never published any of his compositions. He is survived by Mrs. Tristram, two sons, and two daughters.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for John William Tristram
- Courier-Mail (Brisbane), 20 August 1938, p 2
Additional Resources
- Trove search
- is holding an exhibition in Melbourne, Argus (Melbourne), 5 July 1921, p 9
- is holding an exhibition in Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 July 1930, p 8
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hilder, Jesse Jewhurst (influenced)
Citation details
'Tristram, John William (1870–1938)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/tristram-john-william-16356/text28314, accessed 6 October 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
7 October,
1870
Gillingham,
Kent,
England
Death
19 August,
1938
(aged 67)
Darlinghurst, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
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