Person

Solomon, Robert John (1931 - 2024)

Born
2 November 1931
Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia
Died
14 June 2024
Occupation
Geographer

Summary

Robert Solomon was a Lecturer in Geography from 1957-1969 at the University of Tasmania and a member of the Federal Parliament 1969-1972.

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Archival resources

National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection

  • Robert John Solomon - Records, 1953 - 1979, MS 6172; National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection. Details

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Freestone, Robert, 'Robert John Solomon (2.11.31 - 14.6.24)', Geographical Research, 63 (2025), 293-8, https://doi.org/10.1111/1745-5871.70006. Details
  • Solomon, R. J., 'Sprent's Hobart, circa 1845', Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania, 101 (1967), 49-63. Details

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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Larneuk - Gariwerd calendar - Pre-spring: late July to August - season of nesting birds
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