Person

Basden, Ralph (1894 - 1976)

Born
2 November 1894
Croydon, New South Wales, Australia
Died
25 March 1976
late of Hawkins Masonic Village, Edgeworth, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Science educator

Summary

Ralph Basden was Principal of Newcastle Technical College 1940-1959 and University Warden of Newcastle University College 1951-1959. His scientific research was concerned with the chemistry of the excretions of insects which live on eucalyptus trees. He is commemorated by a portrait by Joshua Smith and the Basden Theatre lecture theatre at the University of Newcastle.

Details

Chronology

1899 - 1914
Career position - Laboratory Assistant, University of Sydney
1914 - 1918
Military service - First World War - Corporal, 15th Field Ambulance, Australian Imperial Force
1920s
Education - Diploma in Chemistry, Sydney Technical College
1923 - 1935
Career position - Lecturer in Chemistry, Newcastle Technical College
1930s
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of London
1935 - 1937
Career position - Principal, Broken Hill Technical College
1937 - 1940
Career position - Principal, Wollongong Technical College
1940s
Education - Bachelor, then Master of Education (BEd, MEd), University of Melbourne
1940 - 1959
Career position - Principal, Newcastle Technical College
1951 - 1959
Career position - University Warden, Newcastle University College
1969
Award - Doctor of Science (DSc), honoris causa, University of Newcastle

Published resources

Resources

Rosanne Walker; Ken McInnes

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