Charles McLay

Charles McLay (circa 1860 – 2 May 1918) was a Scottish-born architect in Queensland, Australia. Some of his works are now heritage-listed.^[1]

Architectural career

After working for a number of years in the Public Works Department in the Queensland Government Architect's Office, McLay entered into a partnership with Henry Wallace Atkinson in 1906, trading as Atkinson and McLay.^[2]

Other interests

McLay joined the Naval Defence Force as a sub-lieutenant on 6 May 1898 and was promoted to lieutenant on 31 October 1901. He was commander when he was placed on the retired list of the Australian Naval Brigade on 15 January 1910.^[2] Following the resignation of Robin Dods, McLay was appointed Diocesan Architect to the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane in 1916; it passed to Atkinson after McLay's death in 1918.^[3]

Later life

McLay died suddenly at his home on 2 May 1918.^[2] His funeral was held on 3 May 1918 and he was buried in Bulimba Cemetery.^[4]

Significant works

• 1886: Customs House, Brisbane^[5]
• 1889: Stewart's Creek Gaol, in the Queensland Colonial Architect's Office^[6]
• 1890-1891: Queensport Hotel (now Queensport Tavern), 49 Gibson Road, Murarrie (27.4404°S 153.1302°E / -27.4404; 153.1302 (Queensport Tavern))^[7]
• 1895: Lady Norman Wing of the Brisbane General Hospital, with John James Clark^[8]
• 1895-1896: Nazareth Lutheran Church, Woolloongabba^[9]
• 1910: Ithaca Town Council Chambers, as Atkinson and McLay^[3]
• 1912: McWhirters Department Store, as Atkinson and McLay^[10]
• 1916: Bandstand at Eagle Farm Racecourse, as Atkinson and McLay^[11]

See also

• List of Australian architects

References

1. "Charles McLay". Dictionary of Scottish Architects 1660-1980. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
2. "PERSONAL". Darling Downs Gazette. No. 8482. Queensland, Australia. 3 May 1918. p. 4. Retrieved 6 December 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
3. "Ithaca Town Council Chambers and Red Hill Kindergarten (former) (entry 602058)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
4. "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. No. 18, 811. Queensland, Australia. 3 May 1918. p. 6. Retrieved 6 December 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
5. "Brisbane Customs House (former) (entry 600156)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
6. "Stewart's Creek Gaol (former) (entry 601250)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
7. "Queensport Hotel". Brisbane Heritage Register. Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
8. "Brisbane General Hospital Precinct (entry 601903)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
9. "Nazareth Lutheran Church & Sunday School". Brisbane Heritage Register. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
10. "McWhirters Marketplace (entry 600214)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
11. "Eagle Farm Racecourse and Ascot Railway Station (entry 602195)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.