Farrands, John L. (1921-1996)

Also known as
Farrands, John Laws (1921-1996)
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Physicist and Engineer
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Biographies

John Laws Farrands worked mainly as a defence scientist, including Chief Defence Scientist 1971-77. He completed his career as Head of the Department of Science and its successors, Department of Science and Environment and Department of Science and Technology 1977-82.

  • 1941 Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
  • 1942 - 1946 Career position - AIF Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
  • 1946 - 1956 Career position - Research Scientist at the Defence Science Laboratories
  • 1952 Education - Diploma (DIC) completed at Imperial College in London
  • 1953 Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) completed at the University of London
  • 1956 - 1961 Career position - Scientific Adviser for the Australian Military Board
  • 1961 - 1964 Career position - Assistant Controller of Research and Development at the Department of Supply
  • 1964 - 1967 Career position - Superintendent of Research at the Defence Science Laboratories
  • 1967 - 1971 Career position - Chief Superintendent of the Aeronautical Research Laboratory
  • 1971 - 1977 Career position - Chief Defence Scientist
  • 1977 - 1982 Career position - Head of the Department of Science (later Science and Environment, then Science and Technology)
  • 1978 - 1982 Career position - Director of Interscan
  • 1981 Award - Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
  • 1982 - 1990 Career position - Chairman of the Australian Institute of Marine Science
  • 1990 Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
  • 1994 Education - Doctor of Science (DSc) received from the University of Melbourne

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Encyclopedia of Australian Science

  1. Defence Science and TechnologyTechnology in Australia 1788-1988: A Condensed History of Australian Technological Innovation and Adaptation During the First Two Hundred Years R. T. Madigan : Defence Science and Technology
    Farrands, J. L. and Wisdom, J. C.
    [1988]
    Published: Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
  2. A History of Defence Science in Australia
    Wisdom, John
    [1995]
    Published: Defence Science and Technology Organisation
  3. Federation and Meteorology
    Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    [2001]
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/fam/
  4. Technology in Australia 1788-1988
    Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
    [2000]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/tia/

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  1. Don't panic, panic! / John L. Farrands
    Farrands, John L. (1921-1996)
    [ Book : 1993 ]
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  2. Report on Seminar on Antarctic Marine Science, Canberra 1-2 February, 1978 / [edited by] John L. Farrands [and] P. H. Sulzberger
    Seminar on Antarctic Marine Science Canberra, A.C.T.) (1978 :
    [ Conference Proceedings : 1978 ]
    At 12 libraries
    Report on Seminar on Antarctic Marine Science, Canberra 1-2 February, 1978 / [edited by] John L. Farrands [and] P. H. Sulzberger
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.23)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.23)

  3. Scientific literacy & public decision making / John L. Farrands
    Farrands, John L. (1921-1996)
    [ Book : 1992 ]
    At WA State Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 4.385)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 4.385)

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