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Who am I? I was born in Traralgon, Victoria, in 1899 I was a famous Microbiologist In 1960 I was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine I studied viruses, in particular, the influenza virus I was the Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research for many years	Who am I? I was born in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1907 I was fascinated by fossil corals throughout my life I spent most of my professional life at the University of Queensland I enjoyed playing sport, including 'bicycle polo'! I was the first female Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science	Who am I? I was born in Victoria in 1900 I was a Naturalist and Science Journalist My popular science radio show had a wide audience, and even reached New Zealand and South Africa! I was very concerned about conservation of soil, water and Australian flora and fauna I was the first director of the Victorian National Parks Authority

Who am I? I was born in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1916 I was a Physical Chemist I started my studies as a chemistry lab assistant to Professor Hartung, at the University of Melbourne I widely promoted Australian science overseas, and started the Australian scientific instrument industry I was the Chief of the CSIR/O Division of Chemical Physics between 1958 and 1978	Who am I? I was born in Beechworth, Victoria, in 1899 I was a controversial Medical Scientist I dedicated my life to the research and treatment of polio I discovered that there were several different strains of polio I led the public campaign to have myxomatosis introduced into Australia for rabbit control	Who am I? I was born in Madras, India, in 1899 I was educated in London and moved to Australia around 1938 I was an Aeronautical Scientist In 1919 I was a pilot with Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith I was the first Chief Superintendent of the Aeronautical Research Laboratory, Division of Supply, Melbourne

Who am I? I was born in Carlton, Victoria, in 1906 I was a Geologist I developed a huge relief model of Australia I established the field of 'morphotectonics' and was involved in many aspects of geology I was a Foundation Member of the Australian Academy of Science	Who am I? I was born near Adelaide, South Australia in 1901 I am a Nuclear Physicist and have also been the Governor of my state (South Australia) I worked with Rutherford at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University, UK I was involved with the development of the atomic bomb during the Second World War I helped to establish the Australian Academy of Science	Who am I? I was born in England in 1916 I was a controversial Nuclear Physicist I worked on the development of the atomic bomb during the Second World War I was pro-nuclear weapons and atomic power In 1950 I moved to Australia to become Professor of Nuclear Physics at the Australian National University, Canberra.