James Vernon (chemist)
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Sir James Vernon AC
CBE The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding valuable service in a wide range of useful activities. It comprises five classes of awards across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two o ...
FTSE (1910–2000) was an Australian Industrial
Chemist A chemist (from Greek ''chēm(ía)'' alchemy; replacing ''chymist'' from Medieval Latin ''alchemist'') is a graduated scientist trained in the study of chemistry, or an officially enrolled student in the field. Chemists study the composition of ...
who, amongst other things, served as Director of CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining Company) 1958–1982.Vernon, James (1910 - 2000)
Encyclopaedia of Australian Science.
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.


Vernon Report

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


Honours and awards

* 1961 Officer of the Order of the British Order (OBE) * 1962 Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) * 1965 Knight Bachelor * 1965 Leighton Medal,
Royal Australian Chemical Institute The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) is both the qualifying body in Australia for professional chemists and a learned society promoting the science and practice of chemistry in all its branches. The RACI hosts conferences, seminars and ...
* 1976 Foundation Fellow,
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) is an independent learned academy that helps Australians understand and use technology to solve complex problems. History The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences was foun ...
* 1980 Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)AC
26 January 1980, ''It's an Honour'', Citation: For service to industry and to government
*John Storey Medal, Australian Institute of Management *Order of Sacred Treasure 1st Class Japan


References


External links

*Burrell, Steve, "Obituary: Sir James Vernon, AC, CBE", The Age, 24 July 2000
Vernon, James, AC, CBE (1910-2000)
trove.nla.gov.au {{DEFAULTSORT:Vernon, James 1910 births 2000 deaths Australian chemists Companions of the Order of Australia Australian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering