Mervyn Probine | |
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Chairman of the State Services Commission | |
In office 1981–1986 | |
Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon David Lange |
Preceded by | Robin Williams |
Succeeded by | Roderick Deane |
Personal details | |
Born | Auckland, New Zealand | 30 April 1924
Died | 17 April 2010 Auckland, New Zealand | (aged 85)
Spouse |
Marjorie Walker (m. 1949) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Leeds |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Biophysics |
Thesis | Molecular structure and mechanical properties of plant cell walls in relation to growth (1959) |
Mervyn Charles Probine CB FRSNZ (30 April 1924 – 17 April 2010) was a New Zealand physicist and public servant. He served as chairman of the State Services Commission between 1981 and 1986.