John Farrands
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Dr John Law Farrands CB AO (11 March 1921 – 14 July 1996) was a scientist and senior Australian Public Servant.
11 March 1921
Dr John Farrands | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Science | |
| In office 7 October 1977 – 30 November 1978 | |
| Secretary of the Department of Science and the Environment | |
| In office 5 December 1978 – 3 November 1980 | |
| Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology | |
| In office 3 November 1980 – 24 December 1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Laws Farrands 11 March 1921 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 14 July 1996 (aged 75) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne University of London Imperial College London |
| Occupation | Public servant, Scientist |
Life and career
John Farrands was born on 11 March 1921 in Melbourne.[1] He studied part-time at University of Melbourne for his Bachelor of Science, majoring in physics and mathematics.[2]
Farrands was the Chief Defence Scientist and he was Secretary of the Australian Government science department between 1977 and 1981.[3]
Farrands retired from the Australian Public Service on Christmas Eve 1981.[4]
Farrands died in Melbourne on 14 July 1996.[3]
Awards
Farrands was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in December 1981 when he was Secretary of the Department of Science.[5] In June 1990 Farrands was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of service to science and technology.[6]
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