Patten, Robert Anthony
Person: id 3792
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USyd
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World War I
Family name
Patten
Given name(s)
Robert Anthony
Initials
R.A.
Gender
Male
Early education
Tertiary education
Education notes
Began his Vet studies as a private student of AB Gribben, Sydney then enrolled in new Vet Science degree at Sydney Uni 1910.From ADB entry 11350
Military service
Survived
Survived WWI
Occupations
Patten R.A. : Customs Officer 18 May 1918 - Department of Trade & CommercePatten R.A. : Manager 1 May 1920 - Department of Agriculture, NSW @ North Bangaroo Horse Stud Farm [ NSW Australia ]Patten R.A. : Veterinarian 1923 - Private Practice @ Orange [ NSW Australia ]Patten R.A. : Lecturer - part time 1925 - Sydney Technical College @ Sydney Technical College : Ultimo [ NSW Australia ]Patten R.A. : Superintendant & Curator 1936 - 1954 Taronga Zoological Park @ Mosman [ NSW Australia ]Patten R.A. : Veterinarian 1954 - 1958 Private Practice @ Kellyville [ NSW Australia ]
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B.V.Sc. : Major, A.A.V.C., A.I.F., Egypt, Gallipoli and France. Enlisting in August, 1914, and sailing in September, served as Veterinary Officer, 1st Infantry Brigade at Mena, Gallipoli, Mex, Alexandria and Ferry Post. Transferring to 14th Field Artillery Brigade at the end of 1915, was V.O. at the Somme, Ypres and elsewhere, returning to Australia in December, 1917. Promoted major, 9th December, 1916. Superintendent, Sydney Zoological Gardens. Early education at Wellington Public School.
Publications
Articles in Proceedings , the Australian Veterinary Journal & local and overseas magazines
Parental occupation
Teacher
Visible notes
From 1947-1954 Patten appeared as a panellist on 'Nature Speaks' a wildlife programme on radio 2GB chaired by John Dease.
ADB Entry ID
11350
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