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Biographical entry Wade, Arthur (1878 - 1951)
- Born
- 12 November 1878
Halifax, Yorkshire, England - Died
- 8 April 1951
Mermaid Beach, Queensland, Australia - Occupation
- Geologist and Petrologist
Summary
Arthur Wade undertook geological explorations of possible oil-bearing areas for the Australian Government between 1914 and 1937. He was subsequently appointed Geological Adviser to the Shell Co. of Australia from 1940.
Archival resources
Adolph Basser Library, Australian Academy of Science
- Arthur Wade - Records, 1940 - 1950, MS 41; Adolph Basser Library, Australian Academy of Science. Details
Published resources
Book Sections
- Vallance, T. G., 'Wade, Arthur (1878-1951), Geologist', in John Ritchie (ed.), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 12, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 1990, pp. 338-339. Also available at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A120378b.htm. Details
Edited Books
- McKay, Judith (ed.), Brilliant Careers: Women Collectors and Illustrators in Queensland, Queensland Museum, Brisbane, 1997, 80 pp. Details
Online Resources
- National Library of Australia, 'Wade, Arthur', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-638944. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 7 August 2006
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