The University of Wpstern Australia is inviting architects of the British Empire and of the United States of America to submit designs for a group of buildings to cost about £150,000, which are to be built with funds bequeathed to the University by the late Sir John Winthrop Ilackett, the first Chancellor of the University. Sir Winthrop was the proprietor of the “ West Australian ” newspaper, and under his will the University has received a bequest of £420,000, a part of which is to be used for buildings and part for bursaries and research studentships for students who otherwise would find it difficult to take up university work. The buildings are to include a ceremonial hall and a students’ union building. Three premiums are offered of the value of £3OO (first), £2OO (second), and £IOO (third) respectively. The competition closes at Perth, Western Australia, on August 24, 1927. Copies of the. conditions regulating the designs may be obtained from the Clerk of Senate, University, Perth.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18055, 15 January 1927, Page 2
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