Person

McElrea, William James (1913 - 1964)

Born
19 December 1913
Waverley, New South Wales, Australia
Died
1 September 1964
Occupation
Analytical chemist

Summary

William McElrea was an analyst with the Department of Customs and Excise, Sydney at the time of his death. He had been attached to the Customs Laboratories for the past 26 years.

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Born Waverley, New South Wales, 19 December 1913. Died Sydney, 1 September 1964. Educated University of Sydney (BSc (Hons) 1936). Analyst, Department of Customs and Excise, Sydney 1938-64.

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