Pescott, Edward Edgar, 1872-1954

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Botanist and horticulturist. Principal of the Government School of Horticulture at Burnley, Melbourne, 1909-1916. Pomologist and seed-tester in the Victorian Department of Agriculture, 1917-1937. Author of many books, and contributor of articles to agricultural and horticultural journals. Secretary and Treasurer for the Federal Council of Wattle Day Leagues of Australia, 1912-1922.

From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225757532

Role Title Holding Repository
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associatedWith Australian Wattle Day League corporateBody
associatedWith Baker, Kate, 1861-1953. person
associatedWith Furphy, Joseph, 1843-1912. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Australia--Victoria
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Australian literature
Authors, Australian
Botanists
Horticulturists
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Birth 1872-12-11

Death 1954-07-31

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