Stanley, Evan R. (Evan Richard), 1985-1925.

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First Government Geologist for Papua, from 1911 - 1924. He conducted geological investigations that resulted in more than 50 papers and reports and the first comprehensive accounts (in 1923 and 1924) of the geology and resources of both the New Guinea and Papua Territories. He died unexpectedly in 1924. Evan Stanley is the grandfather of Professor Fiona Stanley.

From the description of Papers of Evan Richard Stanley [manuscript]. 1902-1987. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223476300

Papuan Government Geologist, 1911-25, responsible for surveying much of Papua.

From the description of Papers of Evan Richard Stanley [manuscript]. 1908-1925. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225848662

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correspondedWith Benson, Joan, b. 1914 person
correspondedWith Davies, Hugh person
associatedWith Davis, Hugh. person
associatedWith Freemasons corporateBody
associatedWith Stanley, Evan R. (Evan Richard), d. 1925. person
correspondedWith Stanley, Fiona, 1946- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Misima Island (Papua New Guinea)
Australia
Papua New Guinea
Woodlark Island (Papua New Guinea)
Ferguson Island (Papua New Guinea)
Papua New Guinea
Subject
Geological surveys
Geological surveys
Geologists
Geologists
Occupation
Geologists
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Birth 1985

Death 1925

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