Born: 23 August 1897, United Kingdom
Died: 15 August 1979
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: Gwladys Yvonne James
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Gwladys Yvonne McKeon was a biologist with a passion for Australia’s marine environment. She worked for the government Cattle Tick Investigation Committee and the Australian Hookworm Campaign, but had to retire once she married. When the family moved to Harvey Bay, McKeon began collecting a vast array of marine flora and fauna specimens. These were sent to many Australian research institutes and museums. In 1966 she wrote and illustrated the book Life on the Australian Seashore.
Chronology
1918
Education – Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)), University of Queensland
1918 – 1920
Career position – Scientist-in-charge of the Tick Biology Station at West Burleigh, Queensland
1920
Education – Master of Science (MSc), University of Queensland
1920 – 1923
Career position – Microscopist with the Australian Hookworm Campaign
1966
Career position – Life on the Australian Seashore published