Person

Collins, James Desmond (1929 - 1968)

Born
1929
Died
11 April 1968
Occupation
Manufacturing chemist

Summary

James Collins worked for T. Tristram Pty Ltd from 1951 to 1965 where he rose to Chief Chemist. Next he moved to Redcliffe Aerated Water Manufacturing Co. (1965-1976) where he was appointed Manager. Prior to 1951 he studied for a Diploma of Industrial Chemistry at the Brisbane Central Technical College and then joined A.C.F. & Shirleys Fertilizer Works. Collins was President of the Queensland Food Technology Association from 1959 to 1960.

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Created: 30 June 1997, Last modified: 5 March 2018

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