(Chemistry and Physics), who remained on staff until 1915, Eric Manley Clarke (mathematics, surveying, and book-keeping; son of the English geodesist Alexander Ross Clarke), and part-time lecturer Thomas Hill (Veterinary Science).
The 660 acres (270 ha) college farm was worked by the students, who took part in ploughing, milking, and stock management, as well as taking lectures on agricultural science and chemistry.
=== Canterbury Agricultural College ===
From 1896 to 1961, it served students under the name Canterbury Agricultural College, and offered qualifications of the University of New Zealand until that institution's demise.
=== Lincoln University ===
From 1961 to 1990, it was known as Lincoln College, a constituent college of the University of Canterbury, until achieving autonomy in 1990 as Lincoln University. It is the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the Southern Hemisphere. It remains the smallest university in New Zealand.
In March 2009, the Crown Research Institute AgResearch announced …
