Hawke, Dr John Clement Biography 1991

HAWKE, Dr (John) Clem(ent); Retired University Educationalist, Research Scientist
Born Palmerston North, 25 January 1926, son of Albert John Hawke and Grace (née Gimblett); married Beverley Joyce Asboe, daughter of Frederick and Hazel Asboe, 1951; two sons one daughter.
Education: Maharahara (near Dannevirke), South Featherston Primary Schools; Featherston District High School, Feilding Agricultural High School; Victoria University, Master of Science 1947; Sir George Grey Scholarship, 1947; Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, PhD (Cantab) 1952; Massey University, Doctor of Science 1986; FNZIC.
Defence Scientific Corps, 1948-1954 (Captain). Research Biochemist, DSIR, 1949-1959; Massey University: Senior Lecturer, Biochemistry 1959-1966, Head of Biochemistry Department 1959-1964, Reader / Associate Professor 1966-1991 (retired), Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department 1989-1990.
Sports: NZ University Blues: athletics 1948, cross country 1945-1948; Cambridge University Blues: athletics 1950-1952, cross country 1949-1951; Wellington Provincial rep both  ports 1944-1954; Life Member, Victoria University Athletics, Cross Country Clubs; Management Committee Member, Manawatu-Wanganui District Golf Association, 1986 -.
Recreations: garden, golf.
Address: 37 Palm Avenue, Palmerston North.