Walter Hunt

Walter Hunt (1870 – 3 May 1940) was an architect in Australia. A number of his works are now heritage-listed.

Early life Walter Hunt was born in Kiama, New South Wales in 1870, the youngest son of George Hunt. He trained as an architect in New South Wales.

In 1896 and 1897, he was an alderman in the Kiama Municipal Council and was involved in establishing the town's water supply.

In 1911 Hunt formed a partnership with Charles Dalton Lynch called CD Lynch and Walter Hunt, Architects, Northern Queensland, located in Townsville. During that partnership the firm undertook diverse projects. Hunt practised as an architect and surveyor in Townsville from 1921 to 1931 and from 1923 taught architecture at Townsville Technical College. With his son, Maurice, Hunt operated Maurice and Walter Hunt, Architects, Townville from 1931. He died on 3 May 1940 in Sydney.

Buildings designed by C D Lynch and Walter Hunt, Architects, Northern Queensland included: the residence "Sellhurst", Cleveland Terrace, Townsville (1919) Dalgety & Co, Sturt Street, Townsville (1924–25) St Alban's Rectory, Innisfail.