Background
He was born at Numbaa near Nowra.
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Joe Calcraft
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Education
He attended primary school at Nowra, then Scots Sydney and Hawkesbury Agricultural College.
Career
He was a leader in the dairy industry, serving as president of the NSW Dairy Farmers Association for many years and ultimately entering the NSW Legislative Council. Personal
He became a successful and innovative dairy farmer and stud breeder of Friesian dairy cattle. A leader, he served on several community associations including the local Council, the Hospital Board, and was president of the New South Wales Dairy Farmers Association and NSW Dairy Industry Council. in 1960 he was awarded a Nuffield scholarship that resulted in his going on a study trip to the United Kingdom, Europe and Russia.
He was a first in several areas in the dairy industry, importing the bull Fintdave Reunion from England to establish his own artificial insemination procedures and conducting stud sales on his property.
He judged at every Royal show in Australia and at many country shows. In 1971 he was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his role in the dairy industry.
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July 3, 1976 (aged 47)