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Malcolm Kinnaird

1933 – 2014

Australian engineer

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About Malcolm Kinnaird

Lived 1933 – 2014 (aged 80–81). Malcolm Kinnaird was an engineer.

Malcolm Alexander Kinnaird AC DUniv FIEAust FTSE (1933–2014) was a South Australian engineer, joint founder of international engineering company Kinhill Engineering responsible for many major engineering projects including the Alice Springs to Darwin railway line. Within South Australia, he was responsible for developing West Lakes, North Haven and the David Jones building.

Kinnaird was born and educated in Adelaide, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering in 1959.

In 2003, he led the "Kinnaird Review" of the defence procurement processes which laid out an integrated approach to the management of defence procurement.

Kinnaird was the founder of the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia.

Recognition 1991 Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia 1991 Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) 1998 Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Legion d'Honneur 2000 Honorary Doctor of the University, University of South Australia 2001 Centenary Medal 2003 South Australian of the Year 2006 Inaugural appointee to the South Australian Engineers Hall of Fame 2009 Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) 2010 Honorary Doctor of the University, University of Adelaide

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Important facts

Born
1933
Birth century
Died
2014
Occupation
Awards
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering; Companion of the Order of Australia
Also known as
Malcolm Alexander Kinnaird

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Malcolm Kinnaird?

Australian engineer

When was Malcolm Kinnaird born?

Malcolm Kinnaird was born in 1933.

When did Malcolm Kinnaird die?

Malcolm Kinnaird died in 2014.

What was Malcolm Kinnaird's occupation?

Malcolm Kinnaird was an engineer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Malcolm Kinnaird

· Wikidata: Q28343693

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