About Ernest Macartney de Burgh
Lived 1863 – 1929 (aged 66). Ernest Macartney de Burgh was an Australian civil engineer.
Engineering in Australia
De Burgh then migrated to Australia, arriving in Melbourne on the Orient 21 March 1885.
He married Constance Mary, née Yeo, on 20 March 1888 who survived him along with two sons and a daughter. (Thomas de Burgh also an engineer with MWS&DB)
De Burgh retired on 22 November 1927 and died of tuberculosis at , Sydney on 3 April 1929.
De Burgh timbertruss
Ernest De Burgh's bridges were the fourth type of timber truss bridge in a series of five used. These included 1865 Old PWD, 1884 McDonald, 1894 Allan, 1899 de Burgh and 1905 Dare. Each was a technical improvement on its predecessor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest Macartney de Burgh?
Australian civil engineer (1863-1929)
When was Ernest Macartney de Burgh born?
Ernest Macartney de Burgh was born on 18 January 1863 in Ireland.
When did Ernest Macartney de Burgh die?
Ernest Macartney de Burgh died on 3 April 1929 in Vaucluse.
What was Ernest Macartney de Burgh's occupation?
Ernest Macartney de Burgh was a civil engineer.
What nationality was Ernest Macartney de Burgh?
Ernest Macartney de Burgh was Australian.
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