Background
The grandson of John Walker, he was educated at Hutchins School and apprenticed to Henry Hunter. Walker was born in 1865, fourth son of Herbert Walker.
The grandson of John Walker, he was educated at Hutchins School and apprenticed to Henry Hunter. Walker was born in 1865, fourth son of Herbert Walker.
He was educated at the Hutchins School. Walker was apprenticed to Henry Hunter. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, he studied in Britain under Professor Roger Smith and then worked for Sir Banister Fletcher recording sketches of historic British buildings.
He produced many Tasmanian government and other buildings during his career, and was also a keen silversmith, serving as President of the Tasmanian Arts and Crafts Society for 25 years. He was the first President of the Tasmanian Architect"s Registration Board. He then worked on his own, during which time he served on the council of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects.
He returned to Tasmania in 1895, 6 years after marrying Mabel Robertson.
In Tasmania he designed several major public buildings, as well as supervising major additions to Street David"s Anglican Cathedral, and was active in the arts community. He died on 12 December 1931 of Valvular heart disease.
Death
Upon his death, his will of was valued at Netto of £31,565. When she was unsuccessful an appeal was then submitted to the Privy Council but dismissed.
Walker was noted for his success in silversmithing, though he did it primarily as a hobby.
A coffee pot fashioned by him is exhibited in the Art Gallery of South Australia.
