Person

Lewis, Reginald J. (1879? - 1936)

OBE

Born
1879?
Died
25 September 1936
Occupation
Applied chemist

Summary

Reginald Lewis was Chief Inspector of Explosives in Victoria from 1909 and was Gas Examiner from 1934. At some stage he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). He was educated at the University of Melbourne.

Details

Chronology

1900 - 1905
Career position - Assistant Chief Inspector of Explosives in Victoria
1905 - 1908
Career position - Mining interests in Victoria and Burmese India
1908
Education - Specialised training in Explosives Department Administration in England and Europe
1909 -
Career position - Chief Inspector of Explosives in Victoria
1922 - 1923
Career position - President of the Australian Chemical Institute, Victorian branch
1934 -
Career position - Gas Examiner

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