Person

Roberts, James Waller (1871 - 1948)

Born
1871
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Died
29 August 1948
Roseville, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Civil engineer

Summary

James Roberts was the Principal Designing Engineer in the New South Wales Railway Department, and one of the leading bridge design engineers in New South Wales. The highlights of his career include the design of the steel trussed arch roof over the main concourse, Sydney Central Station, all the North Coast Railway bridges and the 1932 double-deck bascule bridge over the Clarence River at Grafton.

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Chronology

1892
Education - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (BE), University of Sydney
1895
Career event - Member, Sydney University Engineering Society
1900 - 1901
Career event - Vice-President, Sydney University Engineering Society
1900? - 1917
Career position - Engineer, Railway Construction Branch, Public Works Department, New South Wales
1902 - 1903
Career event - Member of Council, Sydney University Engineering Society
1903 - 1905
Career event - Vice-President, Sydney University Engineering Society
1905 - 1906
Career event - President, Sydney University Engineering Society
1909
Award - Life Member, Sydney University Engineering Society
1917 - 1920
Career position - Engineer, Railways Department, New South Wales
1919
Career event - Foundation Associate Member (AMIEAust), Institution of Engineers Australia
1920 - 1933
Career position - Principal Designing Engineer, Railways Department, New South Wales
1933
Life event - Retired
1936
Award - Warren Memorial Prize 1932, Institution of Engineers Australia

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