James Cavanagh

James Charles Cavanagh (1874 – 6 May 1957) was an Australian architect, primarily known for his work in Western Australia and Queensland.

Early life and education James Charles Cavanagh was born in Melbourne in 1874, ( – 18 March 1895 ). In 1881 his family moved to Adelaide, South Australia, where his father took on a position as supervisor of public buildings in the Government Architect's Department. following which he was articled to his older brother, Michael's, architectural practice.

In 1891, Cavanagh enrolled as a student at the Royal Institute of British Architects, studying at the South Kensington Academy in London. St John of God Subiaco Hospital and St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Kalgoorlie, as well as range of commercial and residential properties.

In 1918, Cavanagh moved to Brisbane, where he was employed as an architectural draftsman at the Queensland Public Works Department. St. Mary's Catholic Church, South Brisbane, Hibernian Hall in Roma, St Patricks Church, Gympie, and St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Brisbane.

Cavanagh was the vice president of the Queensland Institute of Architects in 1930 and between 1932 and 1934. He was also the president of the Town Planning Association of Queensland between 1936 and 1939.

Cavanagh died in Adelaide on 6 May 1957.