James Vernon (chemist)

Sir James Vernon AC CBE FTSE (1910–2000) was an Australian Industrial Chemist who, amongst other things, served as Director of CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining Company) 1958–1982.[1]

He also served on the boards of a raft of other companies including: Director, Westham Dredging Company Pty Ltd 1975–1991; Chairman, CIBC Australia Ltd 1974–1989; Chairman, Volvo Australia Pty Ltd 1980–1989; Chairman, O'Connell St Associates, and International President of the Pacific Basin Economic Council 1980–1982.[1]

Vernon Report

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In 1965, Vernon issued a major economic report from "the committee of economic enquiry" regarding Australia's economy.[2]

Honours and awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Vernon, James (1910 - 2000), Encyclopaedia of Australian Science.
  2. ^ "What did the Vernon Report say?". The Canberra Times. 6 October 2015.
  3. ^ OBE, 31 December 1960, It's an Honour, Citation: Director of the Colonial Sugar Refiners
  4. ^ CBE Archived 9 January 2017 at the Wayback Machine, 2 June 1962, It's an Honour, Citation: Commerce and industry
  5. ^ KtB, 1 January 1965, It's an Honour, Citation: Services to commerce and industry
  6. ^ AC, 26 January 1980, It's an Honour, Citation: For service to industry and to government
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