George Osborne - 1960s

George Osborne (on left) with his new field vehicle in 1956
George Osborne (on left) with his new field vehicle in 1956

George Osborne AM was a Reader in Veterinary Science for 30 years and also served as Dean of the Faculty for a time.

In the 1960s, George Osborne drove final-year veterinary students around Queensland and NSW visiting farms.  His “case-based learning” technique has recently gained popularity across other disciplines. 
 
George convinced many graziers of the value of establishing a remote rural centre for teaching and research.  With the assistance of generous benefactors, the Goondiwindi Pastoral Veterinary Centre was established in 1965, servicing the needs of graziers, teaching students and facilitating valuable, quality research.  George was a Fulbright scholar and he inspired many outstanding veterinarians over his 30-year teaching career. Three of his postgraduate students ran the Centre and its library bears his name. 
 
[Story contributed by George's daughter, Linda Osborne]

 

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