Biographical entry Edwards, James Bevan (1834 - 1922)

Summary

(Sir) James Bevan Edwards was chosen by the British government to inspect the forces of the Australian colonies in 1889 and to advise on their organisation. He recommended a structure which would enable the colonies to combine for mutual defence; uniform organisation and armament; a common Defence Act; a military college to train officers; and a uniform gauge for railways.

Published resources

Book Sections

• Hill, A.J., 'Edwards, Sir James Bevan (1834-1922), soldier', in Douglas Pike (ed.), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 4, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 1972, p. 130. Also available at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A040130b.htm. Details

Online Resources

• National Library of Australia, 'Edwards James Bevan', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1477073. Details

See also

• Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Technology in Australia 1788-1988, Online edn, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, Melbourne, 3 May 2000, http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/tia/scripts/tia-dynindex.php3?EID=P003513. Details