Background
Colquhoun, John Alexander was born on January 4, 1924 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Son of John Alexander and Lurline Emmaline (Scully) Colquhoun.
Colquhoun, John Alexander was born on January 4, 1924 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Son of John Alexander and Lurline Emmaline (Scully) Colquhoun.
Bachelor of Dental Science, University Otago, 1948. Diploma in education, University Sydney, 1970. Master of Philosophy, University Auckland, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Auckland, 1987.
Private practice dental surgeon, Auckland, 1955-1966; dental officer, New Zealand Department Health, Hokianga, 1949-1951; dental officer, New Zealand Department Health, Wellington, 1951-1952; senior dental officer, New Zealand Department Health, Auckland, 1952-1955; senior dental officer, New Zealand Department Health, Auckland and Sydney, 1967-1970; principal dental officer, New Zealand Department Health, Auckland, 1971-1984; world study tour, New Zealand Department Health, Auckland, 1980; tutor, U. Auckland, since 1984; research fellow, U. Auckland, since 1989.
Chairman library committee Glen Eden Borough Council, Auckland, 1955-1958. Deputy chairman board governors Kelston High School, Auckland, 1956-1960. Secretary Auckland Council on Vietnam, 1968-1969.
Member Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, since 1950. Member New Zealand Society Dentistry for Children (executive committee, president 1982-1984), International Society Fluoride Research (treasurer, editor Journal since 1992), New Zealand Foundation for Peace Studies, Auckland Workers Education Association (president 1964-1982).
Married Pauline Joyce Child, December 21, 1949. Children: David Alister, Sara, Rachel.