Series identifierMON1400Series titleMonash Chemical SocietySeries descriptionThe Monash Chemical Society was established in 1965 by the School of Chemistry. It hosts speakers from within the membership, other Monash departments, and Melbourne, interstate and international institutions. A wide range of topics are included within each year’s seminar program.
The inaugural meeting was held on 5 February 1965 with Professor Ron Brown acting as chairman for the meeting and the following were elected as the first office bearers of the society:
President: Professor R. D. Brown
Vice-president: Dr. A. L. Jones
Secretary: Dr. R. S. Dickson
Treasurer: Mr. K. R. Roby [research student]
Additional members elected to programme committee: Dr. F. W. Eastwood and Dr M. F. O'Dwyer.
A draft constitution was accepted in principle at the first meeting, subject to minor changes and the constitution was formally accepted at the second general meeting.
There were 38 members of the society in 1965; 19 staff, 18 research students and 1 CSIRO.Date range1965 - 1994Series typeUniversity SeriesKeywordsFaculties & Departments
