Person

Taylor, Norman (1834 - 1894)

Born
3 October 1834
England
Died
22 June 1894
Occupation
Geologist and Botanist

Summary

Norman Taylor was a member of the Geological Survey of Victoria 1856-1869 and geologist to the North Queensland Exploring Party from 1879. On his return to Victoria he again joined the Geological Survey and remained until a short time before his death.

Details

Chronology

1856 - 1869
Career position - Geological Survey of Victoria, Victorian Colonial Government, Australia
1869 - 1879
Career position - Geologist, North Queensland Exploring Party
1879 - 1894
Career position - Geological Survey of Victoria, Victorian Colonial Government, Australia
1883 -
Career event - Foundation Member, Victorian Engineers Association

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Archival resources

State Library of Victoria, Australian Manuscripts Collection

  • Norman Taylor - Records, 1853 - 1911, MS 10288; State Library of Victoria, Australian Manuscripts Collection. Details

Published resources

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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