Top Men of Tattersall’s Thomas Ramsay Hall T homas Ramsay Hall was considered Tattersall’s Club’s official architect and long regarded as one of Brisbane’s principal architects of the era. Queensland is dotted with examples of his monumental skill in buildings such as the Mater and various hospitals, churches, shire halls, Ascot Chambers and the magnificent Brisbane City Hall and Tattersall’s Club. Hall played a major part in moulding Brisbane’s building character. He was born on 2 January 1879 in Brisbane. From 1891 he attended Brisbane Grammar School where he won the Francis Memorial Prize for mathematics. He continued his studies in accounting and architecture and became an approved valuer. In 1907 he was appointed Town Clerk of Sandgate. Thomas began practicing architecture in 1913 at Hall and Prentice and Hall and Phillips from 1930. Hall’s interests expanded into horse racing and he was heavily involved in the industry through Tattersall’s Club and Queensland Turf Clubs. His name was commemorated in the T. R. Hall Handicap. He succeeded to Presidency in 1928 following the sudden death of R.P. Ranson and remained at the helm until 1932. Thomas Ramsay Hall passed away on 15 December 1950 leaving behind his beloved wife Emma and their four children. 24 Tattler Summer 2015 75% OFF ALL STOCK TO CLEAR • NO EXCEPTION • FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY ALL SUITS NOW UP TO 40% TO 75% OFF* NOW FROM $249 IDEAL FOR THE RACING CARNIVAL *MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE A FURTHER 10% OFF FREE FOUR HOURS weekday parking and ALL DAY weekend parking* at 140 Elizabeth Street *conditions apply Tattersall’s Club ONLY BRISBANE LOCATION – OPEN 7 DAYS Level 1, 189 Elizabeth St, (Opposite the Hilton Hotel). PHONE 07 3221 9111 info@tonybarlowbrisbane.com.au www.tonybarlowbrisbane.com.au
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