Person

Beamish, Francis William (1902 - 1966)

Born
3 December 1902
Mt Lyell, Tasmania, Australia
Died
30 June 1966
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Occupation
Chemist and Metallurgist

Summary

Francis Beamish was lecturer in chemistry and metallurgy at Launceston Technical College from 1947.

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Born Mt Lyell, Tasmania, 3 December 1902. Died Launceston, 30 June 1966. Educated University of Tasmania. Electrona carbide works, assayer, Tongkah Harbour Tin, Penang (3 years), Mt. Lyell Company, Queenstown, part-time teacher, Queenstown Technical College during World War II, lecturer in chemistry and metallurgy, Launceston Technical College from 1947.

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