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From 1947-1954 Patten appeared as a panellist on 'Nature Speaks' a wildlife programme on radio 2GB chaired by John Dease.
Book of Remembrance entry
B.V.Sc. : Major, A.A.V.C., A.I.F., Egypt, Gallipoli and France. Enlisting in August, 1914, and sailing in September, served as Veterinary Officer, 1st Infantry Brigade at Mena, Gallipoli, Mex, Alexandria and Ferry Post. Transferring to 14th Field Artillery Brigade at the end of 1915, was V.O. at the Somme, Ypres and elsewhere, returning to Australia in December, 1917. Promoted major, 9th December, 1916. Superintendent, Sydney Zoological Gardens. Early education at Wellington Public School.
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1889Birth in Wellington -- NSW, Australia 20 June 1889
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?Early education at Wellington Public School, Wellington, NSW, Australia
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?Early education at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, NSW, Australia
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1914Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1914
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1914Enlisted 1 Aug 1914
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1917Demobilised 4 Dec 1917
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1918Customs Officer 18 May 1918
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1920Manager at North Bangaroo Horse Stud Farm -- NSW, Australia 1 May 1920
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1920Married 10 Sep 1920 at St Andrew's Cathedral [ Sydney, NSW Australia ]
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1923Veterinarian at Orange -- NSW, Australia 1923
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1925Lecturer - part time at Ultimo -Sydney Technical College- NSW, Australia 1925
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1936Superintendant & Curator at Mosman -- NSW, Australia 1936
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1954Veterinarian at Kellyville -- NSW, Australia 1954
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1958Death in Wahroonga -Neringah Home Of Peace- NSW, Australia 10 October 1958
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