Biographical entry McKeon, Gwladys Yvonne (1897 - 1979)

Summary

Gwladys Yvonne McKeon was a biologist with a passion for Australia's marine environment. She worked for the government Cattle Tick Investigation Committee and the Australian Hookworm Campaign, but had to retire once she married. When the family moved to Harvey Bay, McKeon began collecting a vast array of marine flora and fauna specimens. These were sent to many Australian research institutes and museums. In 1966 she wrote and illustrated the book Life on the Australian Seashore.

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Events

1918

Education - Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc (Hons)) completed at the University of Queensland

1918 - 1920

Career position - Scientist-in-charge of the Tick Biology Station at West Burleigh, Queensland

1920

Education - Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Queensland

1920 - 1923

Career position - Microscopist with the Australian Hookworm Campaign

1966

Career position - Life on the Australian Seashore published

Published resources

Book Sections

• Mather, Patricia, 'McKeon, Gwladys Yvonne (1897-1979), Biologist', in John Ritchie (ed.), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 15, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 2000, pp. 246-247. Also available at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A150287b.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, 'McKeon, Gwladys Yvonne', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1467346. Details