Roseworthy Agricultural College

Fast Facts

Type of organisation:

Government

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Roseworthy Agricultural College was established in 1883 as Australia’s first agricultural college.

First principal: John Daniel Custance.

Location: 10 km from Gawler and fifty from Adelaide

As well as training students in traditional courses in agricultural and oenology, the College expanded over time to include courses in farm management, natural resources, wine marketing, agricultural production and veterinary science. The College also has a proud history as a research centre.

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References

Critic Souvenir Article sept 1906 Roseworthy College

Roseworthy Agricultural College 1980

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