Peter Waite (philanthropist)
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 local public schools, and generations of students have benefited from his largesse.
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.
The University of Adelaide is a public research university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. The university's main campus is located on North Terrace in the Adelaide city centre, adjacent to the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, and the State Library of South Australia.
The founders of the Adelaide University (1875 engraving, Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers)
Exhibition Building demolished in the 1960s
Mitchell Building from front, 2008.
Mitchell Bldg & Mortlock Library c.1882