Walter Liberty Vernon

Walter Liberty Vernon
10th New South Wales Government Architect
In office
1 August 1890 – 11 August 1911
Preceded byGeorge McRae
Succeeded byJames Barnet
10th Mayor of East St Leonards
In office
9 February 1887 – 18 February 1888
Preceded byGeorge Ranken
Succeeded byPatrick William Glacken
Alderman of the Borough of
East St Leonards
In office
4 March 1885 – 29 July 1890
WardEast Ward (1889–1890)
Alderman of the Municipality of North Sydney
In office
29 July 1890 – 10 February 1891
Personal details
Born(1846-08-11)11 August 1846
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
Died17 January 1914(1914-01-17) (aged 67)
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Resting placeGore Hill cemetery
SpouseMargaret Anne Jones
ChildrenHugh Venables Vernon
Geoffrey Hampden Vernon
Education
OccupationArchitect
AwardsQueen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal (1897)
Volunteer Officers' Decoration (1905)
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
 Australia
Branch/serviceNSW Colonial Forces
Australian Army
Years of service1885–1910
RankColonel
Commands

Colonel Walter Liberty Vernon VD FRIBA (11 August 1846 – 17 January 1914) was an English architect who migrated to Australia and pursued his career as an architect in Sydney, New South Wales. In his role as the New South Wales Government Architect he is noted for designing multiple government buildings, many of which are extant with listings on national and state heritage registers.