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#19988 - The Man on the Two Dollar Note

Resource ID
19988
Title/subtitle
The Man on the Two Dollar Note
Author/Creator
Hall, Michael
Format
Journal article
Identifier
Lambrigg
Publisher
Canberra & District Historical Society; 2004
Physical description
2p.
Summary
A summary of the work of William Farrer in developing improved strains of wheat including brief descriptions of his methods.
Location
Newsletters ed.392, Apr 2004
Availability
Copies available for purchase
Notes
Farrer conducted his experiments at Lambrigg from 1886 until he died on 16 April 1906. He is buried on the hill behind the homestead where a national monument was erected by the Commonwealth. Farrer's image appeared on the (now defunct) two dollar note.