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Turner, Helen Alma Newton (1908 - 1995)

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Born: 15 May 1908  New South Wales, Australia.  Died: 26 November 1995.
Helen Alma N. Turner was one of the world's leading authorities on sheep genetics and worked with the CSIRO for over 40 years. From 1956-73 she was Senior Principal Research Scientist in the Division of Animal Genetics and led the CSIRO sheep genetics research team.

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1930Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) completed at ?the University of Sydney
1931 - c. 1945Clerical Officer at CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)
1946 - 1956Technical Officer and then Statistician at CSIR/O Division of Animal Health and Production
1953Coronation Medal received
1956 - 1976Senior Principal Research Scientist at the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Division of Animal Genetics
1970Doctor of Science (DSc) received from ?the University of Sydney
1974Farrer Memorial Medal received
1977Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
1980(FAO) Ceres Medal received from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
1985Rotary Medal for Vocational Excellence received
1987Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

 
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