HAWKEN, Roger William (1878-1947)

Civil engineer - Ballarat School of Mines lecturer

Roger Hawken was born at Darlington, New South Wales. He completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney in 1900. His career as a civil engineer included the Tamworth-Manilla railway and the initial Sydney Harbour project. In 1902 Roger Hawken completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney, and a Master of Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland.

Roger Hawken was a co-founder of the Institution of Engineers, Australia in 1919. He was the inaugural president and instigator of the compulsory registration of consulting engineers. He lectured at a range of institutions including the Ballarat School of Mines, University of Sydney and the University of Queensland.

This biography is currently being prepared by Clare Gervasoni, June 2008. If you are able to contribute please email c.gervasoni@federation.edu.au