There he acted as an architectural draftsman, and was most probably involved in the plans for Flinders Street station that had previously been rejected by the Parliamentary Committee.

[2] Fawcett designed the pressed metal ceilings that were heavily incorporated in the construction of Flinders Street station, and can still be seen today throughout the building.

Fawcett and Ashworth's French Renaissance style design, entitled "the Green Light", was one of seventeen entries, with a winning prize of £500 (which at the time was equivalent to a well-paid, two years' wages).

Fawcett and Ashworth were both employed by Victorian Railways, and much controversy arose – particularly initiated by the architect of the runner-up entry, Charles D’Ebro – as to having an unfair advantage due to this.

The French Renaissance style of domes, arches and towers provided a suitable grandeur, which combined with Edwardian and Art Nouveau features made it ultimately unusual in Melbourne (leading to the urban legend that design was intended for Bombay and got mixed up in the post, and comparisons to the Taj Mahal[1]).