Person

Ward, Robert George (c. 1928 - 2013)

FTSE

Born
c. 1928
England
Died
5 May 2013
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Metallurgist

Summary

Robert Ward was Professor of Metallurgy at McMaster University, Canada, prior to joining BHP Co. Ltd as Director of Research in 1966. He was later General Manager of Planning and Research 1970-1974 and General Manager of Research and New Technology 1974-1988.

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Chronology

1975 - 1987
Award - Foundation Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (FTS)
1987 - 2013
Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE) [Foundation Fellow AATS 1975]
2001
Award - Centenary Medal - For service to Australian society in research and development

Archival resources

Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd

  • Robert George Ward - Records, 1967 - 1987; Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd. Details

Published resources

Books

  • Johnston-Liik, E.M.; Liik, George and Ward, R.G., A Measure of Greatness: the Origins of the Australian Iron and Steel Industry (Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 1998), 376 pp. Details

Book Sections

  • Langley, S. K.; McLennan, Ian; Murray, R. A.; Ward, R. G., 'Section - Oil and Natural Gas' in Chapter 11: Energy. Technology in Australia, 1788-1988, Roger N. Morse, ed. (Melbourne: Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, 1988), pp. 798-802, https://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/tia/770.html. Details

Resources

See also

McCarthy, G.J.

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