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Moore, Bertie Harcourt (1880 - 1947) |
| Metallurgist and Mining engineer |
| Born: June 1880 Christchurch, New Zealand. Died: 6 January 1947. |
| Bertie Harcourt Moore was lecturer in chemistry and metallurgy at Kalgoorlie School of Mines from 1908, rising to become Director of Kalgoorlie, Norseman and Wiluna Schools of Mines 1941-45. He was responsible for establishing the metallurgical research laboratory and collaborated on research work on flotation of gold ores, which influenced the design of many treatment plants. |
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| Born Christchurch, New Zealand, June 1880. Died Kalgoorlie, 6 January 1947. Educated University of Adelaide (ME, DSc). Officer in charge, School of Mines, Port Pirie, lecturer in chemistry and metallurgy, Kalgoorlie School of Mines 1908-31, Principal 1931-41, Director of Kalgoorlie, Norseman and Wiluna Schools of Mines 1941-45, Supervisor of Professional Training under the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme 1945-47. |
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