Education
Manuel was educated at Nambour, Obi Obi, Bowen Bridge and South Brisbane state schools.
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Manuel Hornibrook
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He founded the firm M R Hornibrook Pty Limited that after merger with Baulderstone became one of the largest Australian civil engineering firms. As one of seven children of Catherine Hornibrook. At the age of 13 Hornibrook commenced apprenticeship with builder HW Fooks.
Soon the bridge building became Hornibrook’s speciality.
Sir Manuel Hornibrook was the Chief Engineer during construction of the Hornibrook Bridge which was named after him. He was the first Australian to be honoured with an honorary membership of the British Chartered Institute of Building.
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Born
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Nationality
Australian