Kelley, R. B. (Ralph Bodkin), 1890-1970.

Ralph Bodkin Kelley was a veterinary scientist who joined the Division of Animal Health, C.S.I.R (later C.S.I.R.O.) as animal geneticist. He played a leading role in experiments to cross breed Zeku (Brahman) cattle with British stock to withstand tropical conditions and resist ticks. Upon leaving C.S.I.R.O., he visited Burma, Singapore and Malaya to encourage support for the Colombo Plan. He became Foundation Professor of Animal Science at the University of Malaya until his retirement in 1967.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1933-1963. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223147680