Person

Coombs, Frank A. (1877 - 1964)

Born
28 March 1877
Dunedin, New Zealand
Died
23 October 1964
Occupation
Chemist

Summary

Frank Coombs worked at the Tanning and Leather Dressing School of the Sydney Technical College from c.1910 until his retirement as Chemist in Charge in 1941. He played a major role in the leather industry in Australia.

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Chronology

1901 - 1908
Career position - Worked at the family tannery in Dunedin, New Zealand
1908 - c. 1910
Career position - Worked at Bayley and Sons, Tanners in Botany, New South Wales
1910? - 1941?
Career position - Educator at the Tanning and Leather Dressing School, Sydney Technical College

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