Fred Lightfoot Walker [1882-1936]

Child of John Lightfoot Walker and Hannah Parton





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WHO’S WHO IN AUSTRALIA 1927
Fred Lightfoot WALKER

M.I. Mech. E. London (Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers), Manager and Engineer at Brisbane for John Lysaght Ltd., (Bristol), Manufacturers of Galvanised Iron and Black Steel Sheets, 4326-444 Ann St., Brisbane, Queensland. Born Chester, England, April 20, 1882. Son of John Lightfoot Walker, of Chester, England, and Hannah Dimelo Walker, of Wellington, England. Educated Wellington College, Wellington, Salop, England. Arrived in Australia 1913. Commenced professional career as a pupil of the Phoenix Engineering Co., Chester, England, 1897-1899; a pupil with Beyer, Peacock and Co., Manchester, England, 1899-1903; during 1903 was at different works at Clyde for the purpose of gaining experience; 1904-5, draughtsman with D. and W. Henderson, Glasgow, Scotland: 1905-6, inspecting engineer with Nash and Son, Sheffield, England; 1906-9, inspecting engineer Sir A.M. Rendel, Longon; 1909-13, held the position of manager with John Lysaught Ltd., England; and 1913 was appointed manager in Australia.

Married Margaret McCuaig, eldest daughter of Rev. Angus McCuaig, of Jura, N.B., Jan 21, 1907.
Two sons and two daughters. Recreations: Shooting, fishing and motoring.