Analytical chemist, noted for his work on cyanide gold extraction. As government analyst, was the first chemist to work at the Colonial Laboratory, the precursor of the DSIR. See the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, Vol 3, M24.
MacLaurin, James Scott, 1864-1939
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Maclaurin, Robert William, fl 1926 :House, Pitt Street Wadestown for Dr J S Maclaurin. ...
Date: 1920 - 1929
From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].
By: MacLaurin, Robert William, active 1926
Reference: Plans-2002-058-061-064/067
Description: Includes details of the kitchen and pantry, the living room, dining recess, hallway, bathroom cabinet and some exterior detail. Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings on waxed linen paper, 510 x 730 mm.
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[Catalogues and other ephemera relating to ceramics. 1920-1959]
Date: 1920 - 1959
From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to work and exhibitions by potters and ceramic sculptors in New Zealand]
Reference: Eph-B-CERAMICS-1920/1959
Description: Includes: 1929: Analyses and Reports on the Washbourne Onekaka Company's Fire and Pottery Clay by the Dominion Analyst, J S Maclaurin. Printed by R Lucas & Son ("Nelson Mail") Ltd, 1929. 1930: Modern Wedgwood; The Wedgwood Bicentenary, 1730-1930. With the compliments of J Bates & Co Ltd, Christchurch. Printed by Balding and Mansell, London and Wisbech. Quantity: 2 consisting of one catalogue and one scientific report. Physical Description: Printed catalogues and flyers, sizes varying up to 305 x 205mm Provenance: Donated at various times.
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James Scott MacLaurin
Date: [ca 1924]
By: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987
Reference: 1/2-055698-F
Description: James Scott MacLaurin, circa 1924. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative