Charles Arthur Ford Whitcombe

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Charles Arthur Ford Whitcombe, A.R.I.B.A.

Charles Arthur Ford Whitcombe (1872-1930) A.R.I.B.A. was a British architect, best known for his ecclesiastical designs. He was from Tibberton, Worcestershire and had his London office at 5 Newman Street, Oxford Street. [1] In 1916 he emigrated to Queensland, Australia to become 'Chief Instructor - Architecture' at the Central Technical College, Brisbane. [2]

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