Smith, Frank William, 1914-1993

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NameFrank William Smith, 1914-1993Alternative nameWilliam SmithBiographyWilliam Smith, a Brisbane artist who exhibited paintings in group shows in Sydney (Contemporary Group Exhibition 1939, Contemporary Art Society Show in 1941, 1942, Herald Exhibition of Present Day Australian Art 1945) William found work during the war as an artist and draughtsman in the Post Master General’s (P. M. G.) Department where he remained until his retirement in 1974. As P. M. G. Department designer and draughtsman, William Smith designed the Caboolture snake mosaic mural as well as many stamp displays for the G.P.O. as well as the Post Office murals at the annual Royal National shows and floats used in processions. A contemporary and friend of Vida Lahey, Constance Beven, Leonard Shillam, Kathleen Shillam and Francis Lymburner, William Smith’s surviving works demonstrate his skill. William Smith’s biography and examples of his work can be found in Formative Years by Kathleen Shillam, 1997. Birth date1914Death date1993

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Mural - Telstra building - former Caboolture Post Office 38 King Street Caboolture

Mural detail - Telstra building - former Caboolture Post Office 38 King Street Caboolture

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Formative years : four art students in 1930s Brisbane / by Kathleen Shillam.

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CollectionCaboolture Post Office - Telstra exchange mural

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Smith, Frank William, 1914-1993