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Bruce Eastick

Of all the people associated with Roseworthy Agricultural College and Campus for its 133 year history, no-one has made a greater contribution to ROCA than Bruce Eastick.

Bruce established a pioneer veterinary practice in Willaston, establishing himself as the first self-employed veterinarian in Gawler and surrounding districts. As the local veterinarian for the Roseworthy area, he also took on the role of mentor for Roseworthy’s livestock staff, its consultant on animal health matters and occasional instructor for students.

Bruce Eastick has provided particular voluntary service to ROCA as head of its Campus & Student Scholarship Fund and was honoured with an Award of Merit in 1985 and Honorary Life Membership in 2009. The University of Adelaide also bestowed him with the honour of Alumni Fellow.

Bruce Eastick’s naming as an Icon of Roseworthy is a status no other person could lay claim to.