Peter Waite (philanthropist)
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Peter Waite was a South Australian pastoralist, businessman, company director and public benefactor. Waite's philanthropic endeavors provided significant benefit to the University of Adelaide and to l
Australian pastoralist and philanthropist Peter Waite
Urrbrae House, which was included in Peter Waite's bequest to the University of Adelaide. The house was his primary place of residence from 1891 when it was completed until his death in 1922.
University of Adelaide
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The University of Adelaide was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it was the third-oldest university in Australia. Its main campus in the Adelaide ci
Peter Waite (philanthropist)
…South Australian pastoralist, businessman, company director and public benefactor. Waite's philanthropic endeavors provided significant benefit to the University of Adelaide and to local public schools, and generations of students have benefited from his largesse. Waite was born at Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, son of James…
The founders of the University of Adelaide (1875 engraving)
The royal charter grant by Queen Victoria allowed women to study at the university
The interior of Bonython Hall, used for graduations, during a forum on nuclear energy
Bonython Hall, inspired by the Great Hall of the University of Sydney and ancient universities