page_title: Harold Curlewis
hierarchical_section_title: Harold Curlewis
caption_attribution_description: English: Staff from the w:Perth Observatory, c.1900. W. Ernest Cooke is seated at left. Cooke's successor Harold Curlewis is standing in the light coloured suit Français&#160;: L'équipe de l'observatoire de Perth, c.1900. W. Ernest Cooke est assis à gauche. Son successeur Harold Curlewis est debout en habit clair
context_page_description: Harold Burnham Curlewis was an Australian astronomer. He was Acting Government Astronomer and Meteorologist in Western Australia from 1912 until his appointment as Government Astronomer in 1920. He held that position until 1940 and is credited with keeping the Perth Observatory open in face of government opposition. The asteroid 3898 Curlewis is named in his honour.
context_section_description: Harold Burnham Curlewis (6 October 1875 – 8 June 1968) was an Australian astronomer. He was Acting Government Astronomer and Meteorologist in Western Australia from 1912 until his appointment as Government Astronomer in 1920. He held that position until 1940 and is credited with keeping the Perth Observatory open in face of government opposition. The asteroid 3898 Curlewis is named in his honour.
caption: Harold Curlewis
  standing  middle back row
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