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Bryce Crossley Rankine
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First NameBryceMiddle NameCrossleyTitleDoctorUnique IDUA-00025383Date of Birth23 December 1925Date of Death26 March 2013BiographyBiographical SourceTaken from Encyclopedia of Australian Science - https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P006200b.htm - Accessed 16 December 2020
First NameBryceMiddle NameCrossleyTitleDoctorUnique IDUA-00025383Date of Birth23 December 1925Date of Death26 March 2013BiographyBryce Rankine, born 23 December 1925 in Murray Bridge, South Australia was a wine scientist recognised internationally as a leading wine academic. As head of the School of Oenology and Viticulture at Roseworthy Agricultural Institute, South Australia, he transformed the teaching of viticulture and oenology from a diploma to a degree course, later introducing a graduate diploma. His research ranged across ethanol production, the deposition of potassium bitartrate in wine, treating wine with ion-exchange resins, and the metal content of wine. His published output was over 250 papers.
- B.Sc, University of Adelaide, 1944.
- Head of School of Oenology and Viticulture, Roseworthy Agricultural Institute, 1978-1980.
- Dean of Faculty of Oenology, Roseworthy Agricultural College, 1980-1986.
- Award - Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to wine industry technology and to education.
Biographical SourceTaken from Encyclopedia of Australian Science - https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P006200b.htm - Accessed 16 December 2020Image
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Position TitleHead, School of Oenology & ViticultureStart Date of Person1978End Date of Person1980
Start Date of Person1978End Date of Person1980POSITION
Position TitleDean, Faculty of Oenology, RACStart Date of Person1980End Date of Person1986
Start Date of Person1980End Date of Person1986RELATIONSHIPS
CollectionStory of WineOrganisationRoseworthy Agricultural CollegeExternal LinkDr Bryce Rankine Oral History Interview
OrganisationRoseworthy Agricultural CollegeExternal LinkDr Bryce Rankine Oral History InterviewBryce Crossley Rankine, [UA-00025383] . Adelaide University, accessed 15/01/2026, https://connect.adelaide.edu.au/nodes/view/25612