Person

Thompson, John Low (1847 - 1900)

Born
16 April 1847
Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Died
17 January 1900
Burwood, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Agricultural educator and Inventor

Summary

John Thompson was Principal of Dookie Agricultural College, Victoria 1887-1891 and foundation Principal of Hawkesbury Agricultural College, New South Wales 1891-1897.

Related Corporate Bodies

Archival resources

Public Record Office Victoria, Victorian Archives Centre

  • John Low Thompson - Records, 1886 - 1891; Public Record Office Victoria, Victorian Archives Centre. Details

Published resources

Book Sections

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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