Person

Norman, Edwin Philip (1887 - 1971)

MC

Born
March 1887
Scone, New South Wales, Australia
Died
28 June 1971
Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation
Engineer

Summary

Edwin Norman worked an engineer on both the Queensland and Melbourne harbour schemes during the 1910s and 1920s. During his career he wrote at least one scientific article.

Details

Chronology

1909
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Sydney
1911
Education - Bachelor of Engineering (BE), University of Sydney
1912 - 1921
Career position - Engineer with the Queensland Department of Harbours and Rivers
1915 - 1919
Military service - First World War. Captain, 1st Field Company Engineers, Australian Imperial Force
1917
Award - Military Cross (MC)
1921 - 1926
Career position - Engineer, Melbourne Harbour Trust
1926 - 1952
Career position - Town Clerk in Wellington, New Zealand

Published resources

Resources

Resource Sections

McCarthy, G.J.; Ken McInnes

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