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Norrie, James Smith (1820 - 1883)

Born: 1820 London, United Kingdom. Died: 1883.

James Smith Norrie studied medicine at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London; science and principles of analytical chemistry at King’s College in London and chemical training in the laboratory of John and Jacob Bell (founder of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain). Norrie was an early member of the Chemical Society of London and migrated to Australia in 1840. There he set himself up as an analyst, assayer and druggist. He also practised medicine and dentistry, and set up as a photographer and supplier of photographic materials.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1840 - Worked as an analys and assayer and established his own druggist business
1840 Migrated to Australia (Sydney)
1844 - 1871 Carried out forensic work for the Government
1845 Gave public lectures in chemistry.

Online Sources

Published Sources

McKern, H. H. G., Early Chemists of Sydney, 2006, http://members.optusnet.com.au/jph8524/McKern.htm. [ Details ]

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Prepared by: Annette Alafaci
Created: 26 October 2006

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Originally published 1994-1999 by Australian Science Archives Project, 1999-2006 by the Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
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