Person

Poole, William Robert (1893 - 1955)

OBE

Born
4 May 1893
Berwick, Victoria, Australia
Died
11 April 1955
Occupation
Chemist

Summary

William Poole worked on Munitions production in the UK, Government Explosive Factory till 1941, Nobel factory at Deer Park 1941-1951, Estate Officer, I.C.I.A.N.Z. 1951-1955. He also served with the 1st A.I.F. and was a Councillor for the City of Sunshine for several years. Poole was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and was a JP (justice of the peace).

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