Background
Cook, John Bell was born on August 9, 1933 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of Alfred Bell and Isobel Louise (Taylor) Cook.
Cook, John Bell was born on August 9, 1933 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of Alfred Bell and Isobel Louise (Taylor) Cook.
Bachelor in Physiology, U. New England, Armidale, 1988; Master of Science in Rural Science, U. New England, Armidale, 1991; Doctor of Philosophy in Argl. Chemistry, U. New England, Armidale, 1993.
Technical officer, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Sydney, NSW., Australia, 1971-1974; technical officer, Veterinary Research Station, NSW Agriculture, Sydney, 1974-1980; chemist, Cotton Research Center, NSW Agriculture, Narrabri, 1980-1982; laboratory manager analitical chemistry, Agriculture Research Center Tamworth, NSW., 1982-1994.
With Australian Army, New Zealand Army 1952-1970. Member American Chemical Society, Australian Institute Agricultural Scientists, Returned Svc.League Australia (life), U. New England Alumni Association (life).
Married Dianne Scott, November 7, 1970 (divorced 1981). Children: Fiona, Rachel.