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KIDSON, Edward

Born Bilston, Staffordshire, England, 12 March 1882; died Wellington, New Zealand, 12 June 1939. Education, Canterbury University College, New Zealand (M.Sc. 1906, M.A. 1907, D.Sc. 1924). Assistant, Christchurch Magnetic Observatory, New Zealand, 1905-08. Magnetic Observer, Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1908-15. Meteorologist, British Salonika Force, 1916-19. Observer-in-charge, Watheroo Magnetic Observatory, 1919-21. Meteorologist, Commonwealth Meteorological Service, 1921-27;director, Research division, 1923-27. Director, New Zealand Meteorological Service, 1927-39.
  1. Atmospheric electricity observations on the first cruise of the 'Carnegie'. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 15 (1910), 83-91.
  2. Atmospheric electricity observations on the second cruise of the 'Carnegie', from New York to Colombo. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 16 (1911), 237-242.
  3. Magnetic work in Ecuador and Colombia, July, 1908, to June, 1909. In Bauer, L.A., Land Magnetic Observations, 1905-1910 (Researches of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism: Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication No. 175 [Vol. I]). Washington: Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1912. pp.116-117.
  4. The general magnetic survey of Australia by the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 14 (Melbourne, 1913), 20-23.
  5. The magnetic work during the transcontinental trip in Australia, May to September 1912. In Bauer, L.A. and Fleming, J.A., Land Magnetic Observations 1911-1913 and Reports on Special Researches (Researches of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Vol. II: Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication No. 175 [Vol. II]). Washington: Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1915. pp.111-114.
  6. Magnetic storm of December 15, 1919, as recorded at the Watheroo Magnetic Observatory. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 25 (1920), 14-15.
  7. Magnetic disturbances, earthquake records, and aurora at Watheroo Magnetic Observatory, March, 1920. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 25 (1920), 61-62.
  8. Earthquakes recorded at Watheroo Observatory, May, 1920. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 25 (1920), 142.
  9. Records of earthquakes at Watheroo Magnetic Observatory. Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity, 25 (1920), 174.
  10. On the general magnetic survey of Australia, and on an expedition over the Canning stock-route, Western Australia, 1914. In Bauer, L.A., Fleming, J.A., Fisk, H.W., and Peters, W.J., Land Magnetic Observations, 1914-1920 (Researches of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Vol. IV: Carnegie Instution of Washington Publication No. 175 [Vol. IV]). Washington: Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1921. pp.164-172.
  11. The completion of the general magnetic survey of Australia by the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Royal Society of Tasmania. Papers and Proceedings., (1921), 84-98.
  12. The theory of the polar front. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 16 (Wellington, 1923), 140-153.
  13. Cloud-heights from Melbourne Observatory photographs. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 16 (Wellington, 1923), 153-192.
  14. The co-ordination of meteorological services in the islands of the Pacific. Proceedings of the 2nd Pan-Pacific Science Congress, Australia, 1923, vol. 1, pp.639-645.
  15. Observations from the Willis Island meteorological station. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 17 (Adelaide, 1924), 155-166.
  16. 1. Some periods in Australian weather. 2. Observations of visibility at various Australian stations during 1923 and 1924. 3. Atmospheric pollution: observations with Owens' dust-counter during 1923 and 1924. Bureau of Meteorology, Melbourne. Bulletin No.17, (1925), 50p.
  17. The annual variation in the velocity of Cirrus cloud over Melbourne. Royal Society of Victoria. Proceedings., 38 (1925), 159-163.
  18. Abnormal rates of ascent of pilot balloons in the lower levels of the atmosphere at Melbourne. Royal Meteorological Society. Quarterly Journal., 52 (1926), 415-424.
  19. The meteorological of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907-1909. Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. Report of Meeting., 18 (Perth, 1926), 120-122.
  20. The circulation of the atmosphere above Melbourne. Royal Meteorological Society. Quarterly Journal., 54 (1928), 27-40.
  21. (With H.M. Treloar) The rate of ascent of pilot balloons at Melbourne. Royal Meteorological Society. Quarterly Journal., 55 (1929), 153-168.
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