Born: 16 August 1900, Australia
Died: 21 October 1976
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: Ida Alison Browne
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Ida Brown lectured in palaeontology at the University of Sydney 1935-1950, continuing private field-work until 1965. In 1950 she married William Rowan Browne.
Chronology
1922
Education – Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Sydney
1922 – 1926
Career position – Demonstrator, University of Sydney
1927 – 1933
Career position – Linnean Macleay Fellow in Geology
1932
Career event – Elected Associate Member (Geology), Australian National Research Council
1932
Education – Doctor of Science (DSc), University of Sydney
1934
Career position – Demonstrator in Geology, University of Sydney
1935 – 1940
Career position – Assistant Lecturer in Palaeontology, University of Sydney
1940 – 1945
Career position – Lecturer, University of Sydney
1941 – 1950
Career position – Member of Council, Linnean Society of New South Wales
1945 – 1946
Career position – President, Linnean Society of New South Wales
1945 – 1950
Career position – Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
1953 – 1954
Career position – President, Royal Society of New South Wales
1959
Award – Royal Society of New South Wales Medal
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