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Mel Davies is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, with a rich background in economic history, focusing on mining history and its social implications. With 37 years of teaching experience, Davies has contributed significantly to the field through organization of national and international conferences, and extensive publishing. He is a founding member of the Australian Mining History Association and has served as Secretary/Treasurer for 15 years, as well as editor of their quarterly publication, the Journal of Australasian Mining History. Appointed as Secretary for the 4th International Mining History Congress in Mexico, he has coordinated numerous Congresses globally. His current research involves prominent figures in Australian mining history and examines socio-economic impacts associated with mining, particularly in South Australia. Notable areas of study include the liquidity issues faced by Burra Mines in the 19th century and the financial dynamics of West Australian gold mining.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Conducting research and teaching related to economic history and mining history.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Lectured in Economics and contributed to the academic development of students.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Taught Economics and engaged in research on economic history.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Provided tutorial support in economics courses.
University of Adelaide • Adelaide
Delivered tutorial sessions in economics.
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