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When Lindesay Clark was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering at the University of Melbourne, in 1961, the citation noted that while his 'contributions to the literature on mining and metallurgy had been significant, especially his papers relating to the extraction of lead, the main records of his engineering attainments were to be found in the history of numerous mining and metallurgical ventures soundly started and wisely developed under his personal guidance and direction.'
Lindesay Clark also held a number of important positions within industry organisations and professional associations such as Councillor and President (1959) of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, President (1956-1958) of the Australian Mines and Metals Association, Councillor of the Chambers of Mines of Western Australia and Victoria, Councillor of the Australian Minerals Industries Research Association and a Member of the Executive of the Australian Mining Industry Council (1967-1973).
Awarding The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Medal for 1962 to Lindesay Clark, the President, Frank A. Green, said of him that he
did his prospecting the hard way -on foot or on horseback, in all weathers and over difficult terrain where today equipment is available to carry out such work more quickly and comfortably. He was not satisfied to have reports from others, but personally insisted on seeing and examining many mineral prospects scattered throughout Australia. It was understandable therefore that he should have chosen the subject 'Prospecting' for his Presidential Address in 1959. This enthusiasm in his chosen field still persists and the major companies in which Dr. Clark plays a leading part are possibly today examining more areas in Australia than any other organisation -a reflection . . . of his own keenness in the development of our country's mineral heritage.
On one occasion, he travelled from Herberton in northern Queensland to Meekatharra in Western Australia by rail, a journey that took ten days, only two of which were not spent on a train.
Organisations in Australian Science at Work - Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy; Australian Mineral Industries Research Association; Australian Mines and Metals Association; Australian Mining Industry Council; Chamber of Mines, Victoria; Chamber of Mines, W.A
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