Robert Boutflower Murdoch

Background

Murdoch, Robert Boutflower was born on March 12, 1947 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Son of Robert Bruce and Hilda Ruth Murdoch.

Education

Bachelor in Earth Sciences, Macquarie U., Sydney, Australia, 1969.

Career

Geologist, Planet Oil, Sydney, 1968-1970; geologist, Maprock, Glen Innes, Australia, 1970-1971; manager, Murdoch Geophysical Society, Glen Innes, Australia, 1970-1975; manager, Murdoch Geophysical Society, Maroochydore, Australia, 1970-1983; director, Epoch Minerals, Maroochydore, Australia, 1983-1987; manager, Murdoch Geophysical Society, Maroochydore, Australia, 1987-1992; managing director, Union Mining, Brisbane, Australia, since 1992.

Achievements

• Robert Boutflower Murdoch has been listed as a noteworthy Earth sciences administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Senator Junior Chamber International, 1995. Fellow Australian Institute Mining & Metallurgy, Australian Institute Geophysical Society.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, bush walking, family, Australian football, cricket.

Connections

Married Frances Geraldine Kuhlar, February 7, 1970. Children: Adam Robert, Andrew Bruce, Jodie Ruth, Peter Gerard.

Father:

Robert Bruce Murdoch

Mother:

Hilda Ruth Murdoch

Spouse:

Frances Geraldine Kuhlar

child:

Andrew Bruce Murdoch

child:

Adam Robert Murdoch

child:

Peter Gerard Murdoch

child:

Jodie Ruth Murdoch