Australian History
Publications by Dirk HR Spennemann
 

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2004
Spennemann, Dirk H. R. (2004) Nathan A. Cobb in Jena 1887-88. Russian Journal of Nematology vol. 12 nª 1, pp. 79-84.

Nathan A. Cobb, often described as the father of American nematologial research, was a very pro-lific researcher. Drawing on published and archival information, this paper describes his early career and his study at the University of Jena (Germany) which laid the scientific foundations for his future career.

Hughes, Sue, Spennemann, Dirk H.R., Harvey, Ross (2004) Printing heritage of colonial newspapers in Victoria: the Ararat Advertiser and the Avoca Mail Bulletin of the Bibliographic Society of Australia and New Zealand vol. 28 no 3, 2004 [2005] 41-61. (NOT INCLUDED IN 2004 REPORT)
 

2003
Spennemann, Dirk H. R. (2003) Nathan Augustus Cobb Plant Pathologist. A Bibliography of his work. Albury, N.S.W. : retrospect.
xxxvii, 114 pages, ISBN 1 876940 09 3

Nathan August Cobb (1859–1932) was instrumental in developing a scientific approach to agriculture in New South Wales (Australia). From 1905 onwards he worked in Hawai'i and then the USA. This is the first comprehensive bibliography of Cobb's work, listing more than 550 items. It is preceded by an a biographical sketch. [PDF file, free download]

 

2001
Spennemann, Dirk H.R. (2001) Wheat Varieties Grown in 19th Century Australia. A handlist of varieties. Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. : The Farrer Centre, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University

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2000
Spennemann, Dirk H.R. (2000) Centenary of olive processing at Charles Sturt University. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University. 16pp. Second edition.

Revised reprint of a booklet setting out the history of the olivetum and olive production at the former Wagga Agricultural Experimental Farm, now Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus. Describes the olivetum and lists the olive varieties planted there, and summarises the history of olive research carried out at Wagga Wagga.

Spennemann, Dirk H.R. (2000) Combining science with education: the beginnings of agricultural extension in 1890s New South Wales (Australia). Rural Society 10(2), pp. 175-194.

Agricultural extension started in New South Wales (Australia) with the commencement of the Department of Agriculture in 1890 and the establishment of a body of scientists to answer farmers' queries and to educate farmers in their findings. This paper charts the beginnings of extension and the various concepts developed, highlighting the contributions of Nathan A. Cobb (1859-1932).

 

1999
Spennemann, Dirk H.R. (1999) Centenary of olive processing at Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga, NSW: Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University. 16pp.

Booklet setting out the history of the olivetum and olive production at the former Wagga Agricultural Experimental Farm, now Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus. Describes the olivetum and lists the olive varieties planted there, and summarises the history of olive research carried out at Wagga Wagga.

 

1998
Spennemann, Dirk H.R. (1998) Nathan Cobbis Laboratory Conservation and Interpretation Project. The spread of olives (Olea sp.) on Wagga Wagga Campus. I. Biology and History. Johnstone Centre Report 100. Albury, NSW: The Johnstone Centre, Charles Sturt University.

 

1996
Spennemann, D.H.R. (1996) The three lives of St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Kiewa Street, Albury.. Johnstone Centre of Parks, Recreation and Heritage, Charles Sturt University, Albury NSW, Australia.
URL: http://life.csu.edu.au/~dspennem/Varia/St.Matthews/SM_Start.html [Developed as a case study for a student assignment]

This document forms part of the hypertext curriculum vitaeof Dr. Dirk H.R. Spennemann (Charles Sturt University, Albury, Australia). If you arrived at this page through a search engine you may wish to call up http://csusap.csu.edu.au/~dspennem which will link you to the top of the frame-based CV.