Cunningham, Ira James Biography 1971
CUNNINGHAM, Ira James
CBE [Commander of the Order of the British Empire] (1959)
Professor of veterinary science, dean faculty of veterinary science, Massey University
Born: Mangatainoka, 16 August 1905; son of James Cunningham; married 1933 Marion Margaret, daughter of James Bayne MacOwan; 2 sons, 1 daughter
Education: Dannevirke High School, Victoria University, Wellington, Aberdeen University, Sydney University; BVSc (Sydney) [Bachelor of Veterinary Science], MSc [Master of Science], DSc (NZ) [Diploma in Science], PhD (Aberdeen) [Doctor of Philosophy], Honorary DVSc (Melbourne) [Doctor of Veterinary Science], Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Chief Biochemist Wallaceville Animal Research Station 1945, superintendent 1945-58; assistant director general Department of Agriculture, Wellington 1958-61
War service: some time captain NZ Veterinary Corps
Publications: numerous scientific papers
Private address: 562 Featherston St, Palmerston North
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New Zealand Who’s Who 10th edition 1971
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