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Jessep, Alexander William (1892 - )

Botanist

Born: 27 March 1892 Maffra, Victoria, Australia

Alexander William Jessep was Director, Melbourne Botanic Gardens and Government Botanist of Victoria 1941-57. He was formerly Principal, Burnley Horticultural College, Melbourne 1926-41. Jessep studeid at the University of Melbourne and Marshall College, Scotland (MAgrSc, BSc, Dip Ed) and served with the 1^st Australian Imperial Force.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1941 - 1957 Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and Government Botanist of Victoria
1941 - 1957 Principal of the Burnley Horticultural College, Victoria
1948 - 1950 President of the National Rose Society of Victoria
1952 - 1962 President (Charter) of the Australian Camellia Research Society
1955 - 1956 President of the National Rose Society of Victoria
1963 T.A. Stewart Memorial Award (Australia & New Zealand) received
1963 Emeritus President (of the Australian Camellia Research Society?)
1973 Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medal received

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Prepared by: Rosanne Walker
Created: 30 June 1997
Modified: 13 December 2006

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