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THE list of honours conferred by the King on the occasion of his birthday on June 3 includes the following names of men of science and others associated with scientific work: Order of Merit: The Hon. Sir Charles Parsons, in recognition of his eminent services in scientific research and its application to industries. G.B.E. (Civil Division): Sir Frank Heath, until recently Secretary to the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research; and Sir Richard Threlfall. K.B.E. (Civil Division): Dr. C. E. Ashford, Headmaster of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. Knights: Mr. W. G. Lobjoit, until recently Controller of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture; and Prof. C. J. Martin, Director of the Lister Institute, London. C.M.G.: Prof. R. W. Chapman, professor of engineering in the University of Adelaide. C.I.E.: Mr. A. G. Edie, Chief Conservator of Forests, Bombay. C.B.E. (Civil Division): Mr. D. J. Davies, Government Analyst, Department of Public Works, Newfoundland. O.B.E. (Civil Division): Mr. G. W. Grabbam, Government Geologist, Khartoum; Mr. T. F. Main, Deputy-Director of Agriculture, Bombay; and Mr. V. E. Pullin, Director of Radiological Research, War Office.
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News and Views. Nature 119, 863–867 (1927). https://doi.org/10.1038/119863a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/119863a0