Papers [manuscript]. 1943-1971.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1943-1971.

Papers relate to Rofe's work in upper-atmosphere research and in the application of space techniques to meteorology and earth service. They consist of unclassified correspondence, telegrams and memoranda from within the Department of Supply and with outside research organisations. There are also photographs taken at his retirement from Salisbury, papers relating to his work with COSPAR and ICUMA and files and reports on his various overseas trips. A second installment of papers relate to Rofe's services in the R.A.A.F. during World War II and his work at W.R.E. Salisbury and the Australian Antarctic Division, Melbourne. They include an Allied Geography of the South West Pacific area 1943; correspondence, typescript and published articles by Rofe and others, and notebooks relating to upper atmosphere research; newspaper clippings and photographs of the launching of WRESAT I and photographs of his retirement in 1970. The papers relating to the Antarctic Division include roneoed newsletters, a typescript article entitled "Nine days alone on the Gotley Glacier," newspaper clippings and photographs and slides of a trip to the Antarctic in 1970. Collection also contains letters of condolence including letters from Sir Kenneth Anderson, P. M. Twiss, J. H. Dolphin, and P. Duff; photographs taken at overseas conferences, of Carnarvon, W.A., family photographs, an M.B.E. medal and other miscellaneous items. Many of the photographs in this second consignment were annotated by Mrs. Rofe.

60 cm., + fol. items.

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Rofe, Brian, 1918-1971

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Weapons Research Establishment (Australia)

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Rofe, Bryan, 1918-1971.

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Bryan Rofe was employed at the Weapons Research Establishment Salisbury, S.A. from 1948-1970. Initially he was responsible for recruiting and planning the establishment. From 1956 he was involved in Missile Project Group planning and trials and from 1960-1970 he was in charge of upper atmosphere research. He was responsible for the development and launching of Australia's Satellite WRESAT I in 1967. From 1970 until his death he was Director of the Australian Antarctic Division. From ...

Australia. Antarctic Division

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