Person

McColl, Leonard George (1902 - 1961)

Born
27 October 1902
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died
17 December 1961
Occupation
Applied chemist

Summary

Leonard McColl worked for the Swan Brewery Co. Ltd 1926-1961, working successively as brewer, head brewer and superintendent brewer. On two occasions he spent several months in Europe studying breweries and brewing methods.

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Born Melbourne, 27 October 1902. Died Perth, 17 December 1961. Educated University of Melbourne (Dip. Analytical Chemistry, BSc 1929). Assistant brewer, Swan Brewery Co. Ltd 1926-44, head brewer 1944-52, superintendent brewer 1952-61. Chairman, Australian section, Institute of Brewing 1957-59.

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