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==History== |
==History== |
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Perkins was born in [[Ramleh]], at that time in Egypt, a son of William Edmund Perkins<!--died 1914?-->, and educated at Carthage, Tunis, [[Bloxham]], England, and [[Montpellier]], France. |
Perkins was born in [[Ramleh, Egypt]],{{efn|Ramleh was a seaside resort town to the east of [[Alexandria]], not to be confused with Ramleh in Palestine.}} at that time in Egypt, a son of William Edmund Perkins<!--died 1914?-->, and educated at [[Carthage]], Tunis, [[Bloxham]], England, and [[Montpellier]], France. |
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He was appointed Professor of Viticulture in South Australia in 1892,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41643073 |title=Other S.A. Recipients |newspaper=[[The Advertiser (Adelaide)]] |location=South Australia |date=11 May 1937 |accessdate=14 February 2024 |page=24 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> and Government Viticulturist. He was appointed inspector under the Vine, Fruit, and Vegetable Protection Act in 1894. |
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In 1899 he was, with [[Maurice William Holtze]] (shortly to be replaced by George Quin), one of two government appointees to the original [[Phylloxera Board]], whose other members were [[Thomas Hardy (winemaker)|Thomas Hardy]], [[George Fullerton Cleland]], [[Henry Maydwell Martin]], [[William Patrick Auld]], [[Hermann Büring]], and [[Benno Seppelt]]. |
In 1899 he was, with [[Maurice William Holtze]] (shortly to be replaced by George Quin), one of two government appointees to the original [[Phylloxera Board]], whose other members were [[Thomas Hardy (winemaker)|Thomas Hardy]], [[George Fullerton Cleland]], [[Henry Maydwell Martin]], [[William Patrick Auld]], [[Hermann Büring]], and [[Benno Seppelt]]. |
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He was appointed Principal of Roseworthy College in 1904 and in 1914 promoted to Director of Agriculture, replacing for Professor Lowrie.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204671368 |title=The Agricultural Department |newspaper=[[The Journal (Adelaide)]] |volume=XLIX |issue=13440 |location=South Australia |date=18 June 1914 |access-date=14 February 2024 |page=1 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
He was appointed Principal of Roseworthy College in 1904 and in 1914 promoted to Director of Agriculture, replacing for Professor Lowrie.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204671368 |title=The Agricultural Department |newspaper=[[The Journal (Adelaide)]] |volume=XLIX |issue=13440 |location=South Australia |date=18 June 1914 |access-date=14 February 2024 |page=1 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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A stereotypical "absent-minded professor",<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article234431434 |title=Gossip |newspaper=[[Smith's Weekly]] |volume=VI |issue=13 |location=New South Wales, Australia |date=17 May 1924 |access-date=14 February 2024 |page=15 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> he retired in 1936, and was awarded an [[OBE]] in 1937. |
A stereotypical "[[absent-minded professor]]",<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article234431434 |title=Gossip |newspaper=[[Smith's Weekly]] |volume=VI |issue=13 |location=New South Wales, Australia |date=17 May 1924 |access-date=14 February 2024 |page=15 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> he retired in 1936, and was awarded an [[OBE]] in 1937. |
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He died at his home in [[Brighton, South Australia]], and his remains interred in [[St Jude's Cemetery, Brighton]]. |
He died at his home in [[Brighton, South Australia]], and his remains interred in [[St Jude's Cemetery, Brighton]]. |
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He was important in the development of the wine industry in South Australia.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43209658 |title=Prof. Perkins Dead |newspaper=[[The Advertiser (Adelaide)]] |volume=LXXXVI |issue=26747 |location=South Australia |date=24 June 1944 |access-date=14 February 2024 |page=6 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
He was important in the development of the wine industry in South Australia.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43209658 |title=Prof. Perkins Dead |newspaper=[[The Advertiser (Adelaide)]] |volume=LXXXVI |issue=26747 |location=South Australia |date=24 June 1944 |access-date=14 February 2024 |page=6 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:45, 13 February 2024
Arthur James Perkins (11 May 1871 – 23 June 1944) was a viticulturist, important in the early history of South Australia's wine industry. He was headmaster of Roseworthy Agricultural College for ten years, and responsible for developing many leaders in primary production.
History
Perkins was born in Ramleh, Egypt,[a] at that time in Egypt, a son of William Edmund Perkins, and educated at Carthage, Tunis, Bloxham, England, and Montpellier, France.
He was appointed Professor of Viticulture in South Australia in 1892,[1] and Government Viticulturist. He was appointed inspector under the Vine, Fruit, and Vegetable Protection Act in 1894.
In 1899 he was, with Maurice William Holtze (shortly to be replaced by George Quin), one of two government appointees to the original Phylloxera Board, whose other members were Thomas Hardy, George Fullerton Cleland, Henry Maydwell Martin, William Patrick Auld, Hermann Büring, and Benno Seppelt. He was appointed Principal of Roseworthy College in 1904 and in 1914 promoted to Director of Agriculture, replacing for Professor Lowrie.[2]
A stereotypical "absent-minded professor",[3] he retired in 1936, and was awarded an OBE in 1937. He died at his home in Brighton, South Australia, and his remains interred in St Jude's Cemetery, Brighton. He was important in the development of the wine industry in South Australia.[4]
Personal
Perkins was married and had a home at 44 Marlborough Street, Brighton, South Australia. Their son,[5] Dr Horace James Perkins (1901–1986), was a talented musician.[6]
References
- ^ "Other S.A. Recipients". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 11 May 1937. p. 24. Retrieved 14 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "The Agricultural Department". The Journal (Adelaide). Vol. XLIX, no. 13440. South Australia. 18 June 1914. p. 1. Retrieved 14 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Gossip". Smith's Weekly. Vol. VI, no. 13. New South Wales, Australia. 17 May 1924. p. 15. Retrieved 14 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Prof. Perkins Dead". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Vol. LXXXVI, no. 26747. South Australia. 24 June 1944. p. 6. Retrieved 14 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Out Among The People". The Chronicle (Adelaide). Vol. LXXXVII, no. 4, 939. South Australia. 17 August 1944. p. 35. Retrieved 14 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Successful Teacher of Music". Glenelg Guardian. Vol. XV, no. 814. South Australia. 20 December 1928. p. 4. Retrieved 14 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
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