Housing Awards Contest Draws 68 Canberra Entries
There were 68 entries from 30 Canberra builders in the 1976 Housing Awards Competition sponsored by the Housing Industry Association. Judges faced a difficult task selecting prize winners across speculative and project houses, with categories for town houses and villa units.
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Canberra
Housing Industry Association
John Call
Dick Dunham
Peter Pearson
Edna Boling
Canberra Times
1976 Housing Awards Announced at Park Royal Hotel
Awards presented by the Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Staley at a Park Royal Hotel dinner dance. Category A went to Lo-Line Prestige Homes in Kambah for a $30,000 cap house with warm brickwork and fireplace. Category B rewarded Graham Kemp Pty Ltd in Kambah for a $30k to $40k home with a large family room. Category C, Willemsen and Co in Chapman, a three level, highly functional design over $40,000. Category D Manor Homes Pty Ltd at Spence for up to $25,000 with conventional, versatile layout. Category KE, Graham Kemp Pty Ltd in Wannias, noted for touches like wrought iron windows.
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Chapman
Willemsen and Company Pty Ltd
Park Royal Hotel
The
Capital Territory
Mr Staley
National Capital Development Commission
Kambah
Graham Kemp Pty Ltd
Willemsen and Co
Manor Homes Pty Ltd
Spence
Wanniaxsa
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Adem Homes Phy Ltd
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Sean Ho
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