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 Clunies Ross, Sir William Ian (1899 - 1959) Biographical Entry - Australian Dictionary of Biography Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
CLUNIES ROSS, SIR WILLIAM IAN (1899-1959), veterinary scientist and administrator, was born on 22 February 1899 at Bathurst, New South Wales, fourth and youngest son of William John Clunies Ross, teacher, and his wife Hannah Elizabeth, née Tilley.
Clunies Ross was at the height of his powers in his early years as head of C.S.I.R.O. Tall, with a full head of fl hair, parted in the centre, and a handsome and mobile face, he was a figure of elegance and distinction.
Clunies Ross played a personal role in the success of myxomatosis by selecting Francis Ratcliffe as officer-in-charge of the wildlife survey section; he supported him in the face of Dame Jean Macnamara's aspersions against C.S.I.R.O.'s professionalism and injected himself with the virus to demonstrate that it was harmless to humans.
www.adb.online.anu.edu.au /biogs/A130494b.htm   (2088 words)

  
 The Australian Institute of Policy & Science
Ian Clunies Ross was born in Bathurst, New South Wales on 22 February 1899.
Clunies Ross's area of research was parasitology, and his early research focused on two of the most severe problems of the pastoral industry, the liver fluke and the hydatid parasite.
Clunies Ross was primarily concerned with the application of science, and showed special strength in exploring the interconnections between disparate phenomena.
www.tallpoppies.net.au /australianachievers/ross.htm   (491 words)

  
 AAS-Biographical memoirs-Ross
Ian Clunies Ross was born on the 22nd of February, 1899, in Bathurst, New South Wales, the fourth and youngest son of William John Clunies Ross and his wife Hannah Elizabeth.
Ian's father's father, Robert Clunies Ross, a sea-captain born in Shetland in 1790, was a brother of that John Clunies Ross who settled with his family and crew on the Cocos-Keeling Islands in 1826-7 and founded a tiny Malay kingdom.
Ian reached the age of eighteen in the second-last year of the war, but it seems that his mother exerted her legal right to prevent his enlisting while he was under the age of twenty-one.
www.science.org.au /academy/memoirs/cluniesross.htm   (10057 words)

  
 Ockham's Razor - 11 April 1999  - Ian Clunies Ross
Ian's father, son of a sea captain, was a science teacher, 'religious, widely read, pipe-smoking, bearded...
Clunies Ross was appointed Chief Parasitologist and Officer in Charge of the McMaster Laboratory.
Remember that Clunies Ross was writing at a time when the standard Australian picture of Japan was of a threatening, expansionary, militaristic power, competing unfairly in export markets through cheap labour and high tariffs.
abc.net.au /rn/ockhamsrazor/stories/1999/21517.htm   (1892 words)

  
 Ian Ross - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ian Ross (playwright) (born 1968 in McCreary, Manitoba), a Métis playwright
Ian Ross (football manager) (born 26 November 1947 in Glasgow), a footballer for Liverpool and Aston Villa and manager of Huddersfield Town
Ian Ross (footballer) (born 23 January 1986 in Sheffield), a footballer for Sheffield United
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ian_Ross   (142 words)

  
 Science, Technology and Sustainability Speech 7 March 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
As Chairman of the CSIRO he was a principal national leader in bringing the findings of science and technology to bear in the development of Australia's primary and secondary industries, especially in areas such as land usage and livestock parasites.
For Ian Clunies Ross, his wife Janet, and their family were next door neighbours of ours in the period just before his death.
One of the objectives of the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation is the better communication of the results of science.
www.deh.gov.au /minister/env/2002/sp07mar02.html   (2096 words)

  
 Business Victoria - Science, Technology & Innovation - Clunies Ross Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Since its establishment in 1991 by the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation, the ATSE Clunies Ross Award has become one of the pre-eminent awards for scientists, technologists and innovators across Australia.
When the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation was brought under the auspices of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) in November 2002, the Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award became known as the ATSE Clunies Ross Award.
Its aims remain unchanged and the ATSE Clunies Ross Award has become the public face of the Academy mission of fostering and recognising excellence in technological sciences and engineering.
www.business.vic.gov.au /BUSVIC/STANDARD/1001/PC_60663.html   (267 words)

  
 AAS Biographical Memoirs - Ian Clunies Ross 1899-1959
She was, however, a quick and avid reader, interested in world and national affairs, on which her attitudes fitted closely with his, and on occasion she engaged in public controversy on her own account-most notably in 1945 over the very hot issue of press treatment of the Japanese.
White, previously chief of the Division of Radiophysics, and Ian Clunies Ross.
Anthony Ian Clunies Ross is a son of Sir Ian Clunies Ross, CMG, DVSc, FAA, and is a Senior Lecturer in Economics in the University of Strathclyde.
www.asap.unimelb.edu.au /bsparcs/aasmemoirs/ross.htm   (10122 words)

  
 Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation - Australian Science at Work Corporate entry
The Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation was established in 1959, after the death of Sir Ian Clunies Ross, Chairman of the CSIRO from 1949 to 1959.
From their Web site 2001-11-23, "The Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation was established in 1959 to perpetuate the memory of Sir Ian Clunies Ross and to follow his example, by such measures as were judged appropriate from time to time, to further the development of science and technology in Australia's beneficial interest."
The Foundation is now known as the ATSE Clunies Ross Foundation.
www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au /asaw/biogs/A001638b.htm   (190 words)

  
 ATSE Clunies Ross Eureka Prize for Leadership in Business Innovation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The ATSE Clunies Ross Eureka Prize for Leadership in Business Innovation, which is presented at the annual Eureka Prize Award Dinner in Sydney, is awarded under a partnership between the ATSE Clunies Ross Foundation, which honours the memory of the late Sir Ian Clunies Ross, Chairman of CSIRO from 1949-59, and the Australian Museum.
Thus, in addition to its status as an Australian Museum Eureka Prize, the ATSE Clunies Ross Eureka Prize for Business Innovation serves also as an important member of the ATSE Clunies Ross set of awards for the application of science and technology for the economic, social or environmental benefit of Australia.
The ATSE Clunies Ross awards, which are presented at the annual ATSE Clunies Ross Award night in Melbourne, include, also, a special category of Lifetime Contribution Award which is given, on occasion, by the Board of Governors of the ATSE Clunies Ross Foundation.
www.amonline.net.au /eureka/industry/index.htm   (1326 words)

  
 Top fluid scientist wins Clunies Ross award : Media Releases : News : The University of Melbourne
The Award honours the memory of Sir Ian Clunies Ross, a giant of Australian science.
The Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation was established in 1959 to perpetuate the memory of Sir Ian Clunies Ross and to further the development of science and technology in Australia's beneficial interest.
The Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award recognises people who have devoted themselves to applying science and developing technology to create new business, advance industry and solve community problems.
uninews.unimelb.edu.au /articleid_486.html   (676 words)

  
 News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Ralph Holmes with the Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award - his contribution to the development of better ore sampling methods and standards have saved the Australian minerals industry millions of dollars.
CSIRO's Dr Ralph Holmes is among five Australians to receive the 1998 Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award.
Dr Holmes has saved the Australian minerals industry millions of dollars by developing better ore sampling methods and standards, and then gaining international acceptance of these standards, said Mr Hugh Morgan, Chairman of the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation, as he announced the awards.
www.cat.csiro.au /4_5.htm   (300 words)

  
 COSMOS founder elevated | COSMOS magazine
Established in 1959 to perpetuate the memory of Sir Ian Clunies Ross and promote the development of science and technology in Australia's beneficial interest, the foundation is part of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Its major activity is the staging of the prestigious Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Awards, given out annually at a gala reception in Melbourne.
At a gala awards dinner in April 2005, Dr Finkel was recognised for the development of instrumentation to measure electrical activity in cells and muscles, which has helped in the research of diseases ranging from stroke to diabetes to cystic fibrosis, and in the development of medical equipment such as pacemakers.
www.cosmosmagazine.com /node/89   (400 words)

  
 CSIRO - Minerals analysis technique a winner
CSIRO Minerals scientist Dr Bill Mathew has won a 2000 Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award for research that led to on-line analysis techniques worth millions of dollars to the Australian minerals industry.
Dr Mathew, a nuclear physicist, recognised that natural gamma radiation could be used to perform instantaneous analysis of coal and ore while it was transported on conveyor belts.
The Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation was established in 1959 to perpetuate the memory of Sir Ian Clunies Ross.
www.csiro.au /files/mediaRelease/mr2000/CluniesRossAward.htm   (409 words)

  
 Public Presentations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Dr Jane Watson was one of six recipients of the Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award for 1999.
The Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation was established in 1959 to perpetuate the memory of Sir Ian Clunies Ross through its mission to:
The awards were presented by the Hon Peter Beattie, Premier of Queensland and Mr Hugh Morgan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation, at a Presentation Dinner in Melbourne in March.
www.educ.utas.edu.au /users/watsonjm/content/public.htm   (1554 words)

  
 Clunies Ross, William Ian - Bright Sparcs Biographical entry
Clunies Ross, William Ian - Bright Sparcs Biographical entry
(Sir) William Ian Clunies Ross was Professor of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney (1940-1946), Executive Officer of CSIR (1946-1949) and Chairman of CSIRO (1949-1959).
He Ross was a recipient of many awards and honours including a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG), Gold Medal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the James Cook Medal from the Royal Society of New South Wales.
www.asap.unimelb.edu.au /bsparcs/biogs/P000314b.htm   (284 words)

  
 Frank Fenner - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
Under heavy selection pressure, the few rabbits that survived developed resistance, which meant that the pest was never completely eradicated, but their numbers were reduced.
Prior to the release of the virus as a biological control for the rabbits, Fenner, Frank Macfarlane Burnet, and Ian Clunies Ross famously injected themselves with myxoma virus, to prove it was not dangerous for humans.
Both the Frank Fenner building which houses the ANU Medical School and Faculty of Science, and a residential college Fenner Hall are named in honour of Frank Fenner.
www.factbug.org /cgi-bin/a.cgi?a=1060308   (593 words)

  
 ASDM - Advanced Surgical Design & Manufacture
The Clunies Ross Medal is awarded for "application of Science and Technology for the economic, social or environmental benefit of Australia".
Dr Greg Roger, MD of ASDM, was awarded this medal in 2004 in recognition of the achievements embodied in ASDM, particularly the Active Knee Replacement and the surface finishing technology.
This prestigious award is named after Ian Clunies Ross, noted Australian Scientist.
asdm.com.au   (419 words)

  
 International House - Buildings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Clunies-Ross was Chairman of the Commonwealth Scientific, Industrial and Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Deputy Chancellor of The University of Melbourne.
He was an outspoken advocate of internationalism and promoted the Colombo Plan which brought many overseas students to Australia and to International House.
Sir Ian Clunies-Ross was the foundation Chair of the International House Council from 1955-1959.
www.ihouse.unimelb.edu.au /about/build2.html   (953 words)

  
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When the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation was brought under the auspices of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) in November 2002, the Clunies Ross National Science & Technology Award became known as the ATSE Clunies Ross Award.
ATSE CLUNIES ROSS AWARD 2007 Award Nomination Form (Nominations close Monday 31 July 2007) CONFIDENTIAL The appropriate nominee is a person who has, often against difficulties and always with persistent commitment, made important contributions to science and its application for the economic, social or environmental benefit of Australia.
REASONS FOR NOMINATION (Please insert attachments and additional information if insufficient space) General Description Please provide an overview of the reasons why you feel the person being nominated is worthy of the ATSE Clunies Ross Award bearing in mind the performance must be exceptional.
www.cluniesross.org.au /uploads/07nomform.doc   (1959 words)

  
 Fifty dollar note (Australian) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On the front of the note was a portrait of Australian pathologist Sir Howard Florey and scenes of laboratory research.
On the back was a portrait of Sir Ian Clunies Ross, veterinary scientist and first chairman of the CSIRO, along with scenes from the Australian environment and outer space.
On 4 October 1995 a new set of polymer banknotes were released.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fifty_dollar_note_(Australian)   (373 words)

  
 COCOS ISLANDS
George Cluness, married Elizabeth Ross and had issue.
Sir Ian Clunies-Ross, born 22nd February 1899 in Bathurst, NSW, C.M.G., married 6th October 1927, Janet Leslie Carter (later Lady Clunies-Ross), died 1986, and had issue.
Anthony Ian Clunies-Ross, born 9th March 1932, educated at Knox Grammar School, Scotch College, Melbourne, University of Melbourne (BA), and Pembroke College, Cambridge University (MA), married 1961, Morag Fraser McVey, and has issue, 2 sons and 2 daughters.
uqconnect.net /~zzhsoszy/states/oceania/cocosislands.html   (291 words)

  
 David Boger wins Clunies Ross award : UniNews : News : The University of Melbourne
An understanding of fluids that break all the rules has won University of Melbourne Laureate Professor David Boger the 2003 Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award.
The Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award honours the memory of Sir Ian Clunies Ross, a giant of Australian science who dedicated his life to science and technology achievement and education.
It is sponsored by The Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation, which is administered by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
uninews.unimelb.edu.au /articleid_490.html   (605 words)

  
 Clunies Ross
Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award 2002
Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation (from 1998 - 2004)
The 2002 award attracted a high level of media interest.
www.scienceinpublic.com /earlier/clunies.htm   (247 words)

  
 Ross Coat of Arms
This product is available in 11 X 17 parchment scroll format, but extracts from this history are not available at this time.
The Baron, The Logger, the Miner, and Me by John H. Toole, Crossroads in Kansas: A Stearns-Ross Genealogy by Phyllis Ross Kostner, History of the Clan Ross by Alexander M. Ross.
George Ross (1730-1779) American signer of declaration of Independence
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 Designing Our World - The Inventors: Nui Wang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This website has a section of an articles which honors the recipants of the 2001 Clunies Ross National Science & Technology Awards.
Nui Wang won an award for "advancing the science of stopping".
This website features interviews with the recipants of the 2001 Clunies Ross National Science & Technology Awards.
library.thinkquest.org /C0128903/inventors_nui_websites.html   (58 words)

  
 CROCODILE SPECIALIST GROUP NEWSLETTER 201 - Pp. 14-17   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Ulcerative stomatitis with bacterial complications is a common condition in captive snakes (Page, 1966; Ross and Marzec, 1984).
The disease in snakes is known to respond to treatment with ascorbic acid (Wallach 1969; - 1971; Marcus 1971; own unpublished observations).
Grahame Webb received the Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award for his outstanding commitment and contribution to the application of science and technology in Australia and for inspirational leadership of future scientists.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu /natsci/HERPETOLOGY/NEWSLETTER/news201p14-17.htm   (2062 words)

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