Person

Watson, Francis John (Frank) (1890 - 1945)

Born
8 June 1890
Pyramid Hill, Victoria, Australia
Died
4 October 1945
Occupation
Chemist

Summary

Frank Watson was Head of Chemistry School, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology 1937-1945.

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Born 8 June 1890. Died 4 October 1945. Educated University of Melbourne (MSc, MA). Junior teacher, Education Department, 1910-18. Head, Chemical Laboratory, Commonwealth Cordite Factory, Maribyrnong 1918-19, assistant head, Chemistry Department, Melbourne Technical College 1917-37, Head 1937-45. President, Society of Chemical Industry of Victoria 1939-40.

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McCarthy, G.J.

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This Edition: 2026 February - 1926 Centenaries
Kooyang - Gariwerd calendar - Late summer: late January to late March - season of eels
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