Luke Gallard (1864–1938)
Mr. Luke Gallard, of Eastwood, a retired fruit inspector, of the Department of Agriculture, collapsed and died yesterday while waiting for a bus at the corner of Ferry Road and Blaxland Road, Ryde. Mr. Gallard who was aged 75 years, was well known to orchardists in the Cumberland and other districts and was a recognised authority on many insect pests which attack fruit trees.
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Additional Resources
- is carrying out experiments on the fruit fly, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 March 1904, p 7
- is carrying out further experiments on the fruit fly, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 August 1905, p 7
- has been engaged in entomological work in the Gosford district for the past three years, Sydney Morning Herald, 20 June 1911, p 5
- has started a movement to push for a memorial in honour of Granny Smith, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 December 1932, p 10
- invents a beetle trap, Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld), 28 January 1933, p 8
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Gallard, Elizabeth (mother)
- Smith, James (uncle by marriage)
Citation details
'Gallard, Luke (1864–1938)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/gallard-luke-13862/text24726, accessed 21 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
3 February,
1864
Pennant Hills, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
15 March,
1938
(aged 74)
Ryde, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia