1934 - Chemistry Laboratories named The David Avery Laboratories (21 March 1934)

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21 March 1934
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21 March 1934
Summary

On Wednesday 21 March 1934, at the opening of the new Sir John and Lady Higgins Chemistry Laboratories, the old chemistry laboratories were conferred with the name The David Avery Laboratories by the Director of Education, Mr J. McRae. David Avery was the first Head of the Chemistry Department (Ellis, Frank, 'Principal's Report and Recommendations' in Melbourne Technical College Council, 26 March 1934, p. 1401).

Archival/Heritage Resources

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University Archives

Repository details
  • Working Men's College / Melbourne Technical College Council Minutes 1932 - 1936 - No. 7 22 August 1932 - 14 December 1936 1216-1735, 1932 - 1936, S0602/007 (3-19-1-12) SER-09907; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University Archives. Details

    • Sources used to compile this entry: Working Men's College / Melbourne Technical College Council Minutes 1932 - 1936 - No. 7 22 August 1932 - 14 December 1936 1216-1735, 1932 - 1936, S0602/007 (3-19-1-12) SER-09907; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University Archives.

    Prepared by: Alannah Croom

    Created: 26 November 2021, Last modified: 1 December 2021