About Dr Neville Buch

“I have known Neville almost twenty years, and I was Head of the History Department at The University of Queensland when he completed his Ph.D. He has been well trained in research and writing methods, and this is evident in the range of topics that he has been recently involved in – from family history, through institutional histories (church, school), to biography and company history. He is also currently collaborating on a project to map the history of south-side Brisbane, as well as preparing a strategic plan for an organisation.

Furthermore, Neville is skilled in the use of electronic technology in respect of the collection and presentation of historical evidence. For example he has designed an archival database, to digitise local history collections. As another example, since he took over last year as editor of the e-bulletin of the Professional Historians Association (Queensland) he has totally revamped the newsletter into a highly professional and readable medium of communication.

I also want to draw attention to the skills and aptitude Neville has as a research officer – preparing policy papers and writing speeches – for organisations and committees. He gained this experience through appointments to Griffith and Melbourne universities between 1997 and 2008.

I have full confidence that Neville Buch can produce for you a thoroughly researched and well-written, useful and interesting historical compilation.”

DR W. ROSS JOHNSTON