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Furber, Thomas Frederick (1855 - 1924) |
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| Born: 13 May 1855 London, England. Died: 7 October 1924 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. | ||
| Thomas Frederick Furber was a tireless worker, often holding several posts at the one time. He was a member of the survey branch of the New South Wales (NSW) Department of lands for over thirty years (1869-1914). He began working there as a draftsman and worked his way up to Metropolitan District Surveyor and Director of trigonometric surveys. Furber was also employed as actuary to the Public Service Board from 1903 to 1914. He was heavily involved in many professional bodies and societies including the NSW institution of Surveyors and the NSW Board of Examiners of Licensed Surveyors. Thomas Furber helped improve the education standards of surveying and the standardization of certificates and courses throughout all Australian states and New Zealand. Furber was widely published and highly respected within his profession. |
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