He had been Western Australia 's Principal Architect from 1891 to 1897 , but had not previously held elective office .
George Temple - Poole , an English - trained architect and engineer , stood as a Ministerial candidate .
George Temple - Poole had been Western Australia 's architect   from 1891 to 1897 , but had not previously held elective office .
George Temple - Poole , an English - trained architect and engineer , stood as a Ministerial candidate .