Ernest Greenway (1861–1934) was a stonemason in

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, Australia. His work is part of many heritage-listed sites in Queensland.

Early life

Ernest Greenway was a descendant of early colonial architect

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who designed many of the public buildings in

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during Lachlan Macquarie's time as

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. Ernest Greenway learnt his trade in England and migrated to Queensland in 1882.

Stonemasonry

Greenway established a stonemasonry business in Nicholas Street,

. He later moved to Grey Street and finally to Limestone Street in 1891. His business functioned from the Limestone Street site until 1934. He designed so many monuments for Cooktown that the ''

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'' described him as "half a Cooktownite".

Later life

Greenway died at his residence Kyeewa in York Street, East Ipswich on Friday 5 January 1934. His funeral was held on Saturday 6 January 1934 at the Central Congregational Church.

Works

* Mary Watson's Monument,

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(1886) * Memorial to John MacFarlane, Queen's Park, Ipswich * monuments in the

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(various years) * monuments in the

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(various years)

References

Attribution

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