Published Resources Details
Journal Article
- Title
- Obituary: Hans Bandler 1914-2009
- In
- Engineers Australia
- Imprint
- vol. 81, no. 10, Engineers Media, Crows Nest, NSW, Oct 2009, p. 71
- ISBN/ISSN
- 1448-4951
- Url
- https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.841744494749976
- Abstract
Hans Bandler was a Holocaust survivor, engineer, and activist who witnessed two major historical struggles: the fight against Nazism in Europe and the campaign for Indigenous rights in Australia. After enduring persecution and imprisonment, he emigrated to Australia. He studied for a Diploma in Civil Engineering, worked for the Hydro-Electricity Commission in Tasmania, before joining the Sydney Water Board, where he contributed to engineering projects such as the Warragamba Dam. He became a ardent environmentalist, taking a postgraduate course in environmental science and a Master of Science degree. He published on environmental engineering, and lectured internationally. His life exemplified resilience, advocacy for justice, and dedication to conservation.
