William Alexander Osborne (1873-1967), professor of physiology, man of letters and broadcaster, was born on 26 August 1873 at Holywood, Down, Ireland, son of Rev. Henry Osborne, Presbyterian clergyman,...
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Australian Dictionary of Biography
William Osborne was Professor of Physiology, University of Melbourne 1904-1938 and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine after 1929. He was on the panel of the radio quiz-programme "Information Please" from 1938 and was noted for his memory and wide variety of interests. President of the Royal Society of Victoria 1916-1917.
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Encyclopedia of Australian Science
W.A. Osborne was Professor of Physiology from 1904 to 1938, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine after 1929. A noted traveller and broadcaster, he was also a foundation member of Melbourne Rotary. In his retirement Osborne attempted to write his autobiography, but in November 1965 recorded that he would be unable to complete it because of failing vision.
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University of Melbourne
W.A. Osborne was Professor of Physiology from 1904 to 1938, and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine after 1929. A noted traveller and broadcaster, he was also a foundation member of Melbourne Rotary. In his retirement Osborne attempted to write his autobiography, but in November 1965 recorded that he would be unable to complete it because of failing vision.
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University of Melbourne
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