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Eben Gowrie Waterhouse OBE CMG (1881–1977) was an Australian who had three distinguished careers. Starting out as an innovative teacher of languages, he became one of Australia's most prominent Germanists when classical German culture still commanded worldwide respect. Between the Wars in Sydney he was a leading arbiter of taste in house-and ...
Eben Gowrie Waterhouse (1881-1977), linguist and camellia expert, was born on 29 April 1881 at Waverley, Sydney, second son of native-born parents Gustavus John Waterhouse, mercantile clerk, and his wife Mary Jane, daughter of Ebenezer Vickery.
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Oct 6, 2023 · Gowrie Waterhouse was a distinguished teacher of languages at Sydney Grammar School and the Sydney Teacher's College before being appointed to the University of Sydney. He was Professor of German from 1938 to 1945 and for 20 years head of his department.
Eben Gowrie Waterhouse (1881-1977), linguist and camellia expert, was born on 29 April 1881 at Waverley, Sydney, second son parents Gustavus John Waterhouse, mercantile clerk, and his wife Mary Jane, daughter of Ebenezer Vickery. Gowrie was known by his second name.
Birth. 29 April, 1881 Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Death. 17 August, 1977 (aged 96) Killara, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Religious Influence.
Date: 1960s | Digital Record: Yes | Series: Miscellaneous Photographs [Registrar] (Series 167) | Read the full record details for Photograph: Eben Gowrie Waterhouse, Professor of German
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