A. E. V. Richardson
Arnold Edwin Victor Richardson CMG (12 September 1883 – 5 December 1949) was an Australian scientist noted for dry farming research, who became founding director of Waite Research Institute then director of the organisation now known as the CSIRO.
A. E. V. Richardson CMG | |
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Richardson circa 1929 | |
| Chief Executive of the CSIRO | |
| In office 1 January 1946 – 18 May 1949 | |
| Preceded by | David Rivett |
| Succeeded by | Fred White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 September 1883 Thebarton, South Australia |
| Died | 5 December 1949 (aged 66) South Australia, Australia |
| Spouse | Lilian Lucas |
| Education | Adelaide Agricultural School Australian National University |
| Occupation | Agricultural scientist |
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