Person

Acton, Arthur Peter (1913 - )

OAM

Born
22 November 1913
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Physical chemist

Summary

Arthur Acton was a research chemist and later Product Development Manager with the Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd 1936-1971.

Details

Chronology

1935
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1936
Education - Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1936 - 1971
Career position - Research Chemist, later Product Development Manager at Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd.
1971 - 1980
Career position - Manager of the Technical Advisory Services of the Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers
1980 - ?
Career position - Consultant for technical regulations and standards in Melbourne
1984
Award - Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) received

Published resources

Resources

Resource Sections

McCarthy, G.J.

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