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Baker, Kingsley F. (1920 - 1963)

Industrial chemist

Born: 13 August 1920 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Died: 1 May 1963.

Kingsley F. Baker worked for the Division of Coal Research, CSIRO from 1933-63. He was concerned the planning and erection of new laboratories and with the Division's Survey of National Coal Resources. He also served as chairman of the Committee responsible for compiling the CSIRO Safety Handbook.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1942 Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Queensland
1946 Master of Applied Science (MApplSc) completed at the University of Queensland
1949 Doctor of Science (DScTech) received from the University of Zurich, Switzerland
1950 - 1955 Technical representative in Europe, Timbrol Ltd (later Union Carbide Australia Ltd) then research chemist
1955 - 1963 Supervisor of Technical Services with the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Division of Coal Research

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Prepared by: Rosanne Walker
Created: 30 June 1997
Modified: 26 June 2006

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