About Bob Johnston
Lived 1924 – 2023 (aged 98). Bob Johnston was an Australian economist.
Robert Alan Johnston (19 July 1924 – 20 March 2023) was an Australian economist who served as the 4th Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Born in Moonee Ponds in Melbourne, Victoria. He attended Essendon High School and served in Southeast Asia during World War II as part of the Air Force. Johnston was behind the introduction of the polymer banknote technology.
Johnston died on 20 March 2023, at the age of 98.
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Who was Bob Johnston?
Australian economist
When was Bob Johnston born?
Bob Johnston was born on 19 July 1924 in Melbourne.
When did Bob Johnston die?
Bob Johnston died on 20 March 2023.
What was Bob Johnston's occupation?
Bob Johnston was an economist.
What nationality was Bob Johnston?
Bob Johnston was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Johnston (economist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Johnston. https://biography.guide/bob-johnston-economist/
MLA: "Bob Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-johnston-economist/.
Chicago: "Bob Johnston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-johnston-economist/.
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