Doctor Herbert Cole Coombs
Known as Nugget
Public service head
- Born
- 24 February 1906, Kalamunda, Western Australia
- Died
- 29 October 1997, Sydney, New South Wales
- Sex
- Male
- Father
- Francis Robert Henry Coombs
- Mother
- Rebecca Mary Elliott
- Married Mary Alice Ross
Degrees
| 1931 | Bachelor of Arts with Honours | The University of Western Australia |
| 1934 | Master of Arts | The University of Western Australia |
Career
- PhD Lond, several honorary doctorates.
- FAA, FASSA, FAHA.
- Economist and central banker.
- Member of Interim Council, ANU 1946-51, Member of Council from 1951, Pro-Chancellor, Chancellor.
Sources
PeopleAustralia: https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/coombs-herbert-cole-nugget-246
Other:
- WABI 1400026/1906, WAMI 101276/1931.