PIPER Julius Norman
| Name | Julius Norman PIPER |
| Country Of Origin | Australia |
| Born | 1884 |
| Died | 1960 |
| Birth/ Baptism | Born 2 July 1884, Launceston |
| Parents | John Edward and Jane Piper (formerly Wilkinson) |
| Apprenticeship | South Africa (hand engraving on copperplate) |
| Skills | Watchmaker, Jeweller, Engraver |
| Work Locations | Launceston |
| Street Address |
St John Street, Launceston 6 The Quadrant, Launceston Centreway Arcade, Launceston |
| Marriage/Spouse | 4 September 1923, Presbyterian Church, Buninyong, Victoria, to Ada Letitia Isabelle Scott (d. 27 October 1950). |
| Other | Late 1890s: Moved to South Africa with his parents. Father and son manufactured badges for Boer War troops and repaired watches. The family returned to Launceston after the war. Julius’ sons, jeweller and hand engraver John Burnett and jeweller Alister Graeme worked in the family business, J. N. Piper and Sons. The Launceston Mayoral Chain of Office was manufactured with engraved monograms by Julius and John Piper for several years. Residence: 143 Canning Street, Launceston Julius bequeathed the business to his two sons. SEE Pipers Jewellers |
| Death | 19 May 1960, Launceston |
| References | |
| Piper family archives TAHO: RGD33/1/63 no423 Birth 1884, AD960/1/92 Will No. 41831. Web: City of Launceston, Carr Villa Cemetery 1960. The Examiner (Launceston) 3 November 1923, 30 October 1950. |
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