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Dennis Bucknell CChem FRSC, retired, friend and colleague

Acknowledgements and thanks:
Analytical Proceedings, September 1992, Vol 29
'Tribute to Ernie', read by Chris and Amy at 乐天堂app下载 Service of Thanksgiving, 3 July 2013
Note from Professor J D R Thomas, past-President, Analytical Division, 1990-92