[1997.0136] Records of Mt. Derrimut Field Station

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IdentifierUMA-ACE-19970136Extentnot specifiedLinear Meterage0.03Scope and ContentMount Derrimut Station, Deer Park, became a cattle run in 1850, and after changes of ownership and occupation was sold to I.C.I.A.N.Z. Ltd. in 1950. In 1962 the Directors and the University agreed that the 800 acres be leased to the University for use by the School of Agriculture. Second Year candidates were required to go into residence at Mount Derrimut for lectures, demonstrations and practical work
This accession consists of a single file of assorted farm records for Mt. Derrimut. Folder so labeled and also labelled "Agronomy". Copy No. 4. Contains 2-page "History" from pamphlet distributed at the official opening of the Mt. Derrimut Field Station; map of farm paddocks; farm plans 1964-67; extracts from minutes of the Mt. Derrimut Farm Sub- Committee 1964-68", report on the Development of Mount Derrimut Farm 1964-67 by Mr. J.M. Poysden, former Farm Manager; farm records 1967-1971 by Mr. M. Gration, Farm Manager; weather details [rainfall and temperature 1967-70]; miscellaneous information relating to stocking rates; some experimental work [Agromony Projects 1971].Collection CategoryUniversity, officialAccess StatusAccess restrictions applyRequest Access to RecordsRequest records from this Accession

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CreatorFaculty Of Agriculture (The University of Melbourne)

Dates

Date1964-1971

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Previous System ID1997.0136State of Listnot specifiedSource of DescriptionCalendar 1966-7;Descriptive NoteNo Finding Aid. Request all boxes

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[1997.0136] Records of Mt. Derrimut Field Station