The Radiophysics Division after World War 2 Part of CSIR (now CSIRO) under the then chairman Sir David Rivett – The famous Rivett philosophy was to determine the field of study that you want to do, find the best man in the world you can get to lead the group, and then give him his head. - Paul Wild Radiophysics was led by (Edward) Taffy Bowen – Established a Radio Astronomy group led by Joe Pawsey – Joe was an absolute believer in the Rivett philosophy Radiophysics became a major Radio Astronomy centre housing some great pioneers in the field
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