Emeritus Professor John Riddoch Poynter was Ernest Scott Professor of History at the University of Melbourne 1966-75 and Deputy Vice-Chancellor 1975-90. He has written a number of biographies, including one on the chemist, Sir Russell Grimwade (qv).
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Paton, Sir George Whitecross (1902-1985)
Reference Work
The Tarnished Swan and Other Sardonic Pieces
Creative Published Work
Mr Felton's Bequests
Book
Fitts, Sir Clive Hamilton (1900-1984)
Reference Work
Wot Larks to Be Aboard: The History Department, 1937-71
Book Chapter
Alfred Felton and the Art of Making Bequests
Book Chapter
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Honours, Awards and Fellowships
Officer Order of the British Empire
Officer Order of the British Empire
Officer of the Order of Australia
Chevalier des Palmes Academiques
Distinguished Friend of Oxford Award
Australian Dictionary of Biography Medal
Victorian Community History Award
Centenary Medal of Biography Medal
Queens Jubilee Medal
FAHA - Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities
FASSA - Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
Credentials
Positions
Positions
It Access
Historical And Philosophical Studies
Honorary
Historical And Philosophical Studies
Education
Education
Bachelor of Arts
University of Melbourne
Master of Arts
University of Oxford
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Melbourne