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Hurst, Walter Neville (Neville) (1933 - )

Mathematician

Born: 15 July 1933

Walter Neville (Neville) Hurst's career can be divided into four segments: 1955-72: Research with DSTO (Defence Science and Technology Organisation); 1973-87: Science and environment policy; 1987-96: Senior administration; 1996-: post-Australian Public Service work. He studied mathematics at the University of Melbourne (BA Hons, MA Hons).

Career Highlights

Chronology
1955 - 1963 Researcher at the Aeronautical Research Laboratories of the Department of Supply
1963 - 1969 Principal Research Scientist at the Aeronautical Research Laboratories of the Department of Supply
1969 - 1972 Principal Research Scientist at the Central Studies Establishment, Department of Supply
1973 - 1975 Assistant Secretary with the Department of Science
1975 - 1978 Assistant Secretary with the Department of Environment
1976 - 1977 Executive Secretary to the (Birch Committee) Independent Inquiry into CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)
1978 - 1980 Assistant Secretary at the Department of Science
1980 - 1987 First Assistant Secretary with the Department of Science
1987 - 1996 First Assistant Secretary within the industry portfolio (various government department names)
1993 Public Service Medal received
1996 - Small furniture manufacturing and retailing business

Online Sources

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=P003651. [ Details ]

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Prepared by: Rosanne Walker
Created: 25 May 2001
Modified: 5 July 2006

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