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| | JR Burton, AO |
 | | John Burton first began his academic career in 1954 in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Technology which then became the University of New South Wales where he was lecturer and senior lecture with teaching and research interests in water conservation, and soil and water engineering. |
 | | John Burton was prominent in the academic administration of UNE over his 24-year period of tenure, as a Professor of Natural Resources, Professor of Resource Engineering, Head of School, Head of Department, and Dean of the Faculty of Resource Management. |
 | | John Burton acted as a consultant to the Federal, Victorian, Queensland and NSW Governments on a variety of matters, mostly relating to policy and strategic issues with water resources, soil conservation, integrated catchment management, and land degradation. |
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