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Cane, William Lancashire (1911 - 1987) |
| Horticulturalist |
| Born: 1911 Carlton, Victoria, Australia. Died: 18 January 1987. |
| William Lancashire Cane was one of the small band of people who founded the Society for Growing Australian Plants. |
Career Highlights |
| Born Carlton, Victoria, 1911. Died 18 January 1987. Work on a local farm ca 1925-28; rabbit trapping, Little Plain near Valencia Creek; beekeeper; nursery, Maffra 1947-87, developing techniques for striking cuttings and propagating Australian natives by leaf culture; found a new species of Banksia, named Banksia canei. Medallion, Victorian Beekeepers' Association; winner of many major awards for his honey. |
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