Biographical entry Carter, Alan Norval (1926 - 1989)
- Born
- 1926
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Died
- November 1989
- Occupation
- Geologist and Marine scientist
Summary
Alan Norval Carter worked in the School of Applied Geology, University of New South Wales from 1960 to 1987. He was particularly interested in marine research.
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Born Melbourne, 1926. Died November 1989. Educated University of Melbourne (BSc, MSc, PhD). Geological Survey of Victoria (early in his career), Department of Applied Geology, University of New South Wales 1960-87. A Department of Oceanography was established within the School of Applied Geology as a result of his efforts. Foundation Member, Australian Marine Science Association.
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Online Resources
- National Library of Australia, 'Carter, Alan Norval', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1475016. Details
Rosanne Walker
Created: 30 June 1997, Last modified: 16 September 2004




