GEORGE FREDERICK HUMPHREY

Background

Humphrey, George Frederick was born on June 28, 1920 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Harry and Priscilla (Pope) Humphrey.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Sydney University, 1940. Master of Science, Sydney University, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Sydney University, 1950.

Bachelor of Laws, University New South Wales, 1985.

Career

Lecturer, Sydney U., 1941-1949; senior lecturer, Sydney U., 1949-1956; honorary associate School Biological Sciences, Sydney U., since 1971; chief division fisheries and oceanography, Commonwealth Science & Industrial Research Organisation, Australia, 1956-1971; officer in charge marine biochemistry unit, Commonwealth Science & Industrial Research Organisation, Australia, 1971-1983; barrister, Supreme Court NSW, since 1985. Member science commission on oceanic research International Council Science Unions, Geneva, 1961-1964. Chairman Intergovtl. Oceanographic Commission, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Paris, 1973-1979.

Achievements

• License barrister.

Membership

Member New South Wales Bar Association.

Interests

• Marine algae biochemistry. Music, languages.

Connections

Married Beverley Arline Franklin, November 10, 1945. 1 child, Sonia Denise.