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Poynter, John Riddoch (1929 - )AO |
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| Born: 13 November 1929 Coleraine, Victoria, Australia | ||
| John Riddoch Poynter was Ernest Scott Professor of History at the University of Melbourne 1966-75 and Deputy Vice-Chancellor 1975-90. He has written a number of biographies, including one on the chemist, Sir Russell Grimwade (qv). |
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| Born Coleraine, Victoria, 13 November 1929. AO 1989, Chevalier des Palmes Academiques 1980. Educated Universities of Melbourne (BA, PhD) and Oxford (MA). Dean Trinity College, University of Melbourne 1953-64, Ernest Scott Professor of History 1966-75, Dean, Faculty of Arts 1971-73, Pro Vice-Chancellor 1972-75, Deputy Vice-Chancellor 1975-90, Dean, Faculty of Music, Visual & Performing Arts 1991-93, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Cultural Affairs) 1991-94, Professorial Associate, Australian Centre from 1995. Section Editor, Australian Dictionary of Biography 1978-90. Victorian Rhodes Scholar 1951. President, Citizens Welfare Service 1972-91. | ||
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