Person

Cowan, Robert James (1900 - 1959)

Born: 1900
Waaia, Victoria, Australia
Died: 11 May 1959
Occupation: Biochemist

Summary

Robert Cowan was Director of Chemistry, Government Analyst, Chief Inspector of Explosives, and Chief Gas Examiner in South Australia. He was also Deputy Government Analyst from 1947 and Government Analyst from 1950 for the South Australian Government Department of Chemistry. Cowan was educated University of Melbourne (BSc).

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Chronology

1923 - 1926: Career position - Biochemist at the Commonwealth Department of Health in Port Pirie (South Australia) and Rockhampton (Queensland)
1927 - 1937: Career position - Biochemist at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
1937 - 1947: Career position - Biochemist at the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science
1947 - 1950: Career position - Deputy Government Analyst for the South Australian Government Department of Chemistry

Published resources

Resources

'Cowan, Robert James (1900-1959)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1475505. Details

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