William Sidney Austin b. 1867

  • Artist (Painter)
Painter and bedding manufacturer, Austin is said to have won a Brisbane exhibition art award but he is better known for founding the Friendly Society and Hospital and for his work as a Labor alderman with South Brisbane City Council.

Citations

  • (1960), 'National Bank of Australia calendar’.

  • (1945), Brisbane, Qld. : Century Mail, 08-15.

Initial data sources

  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'