William Farrer's Life

William was Born on the 3rd of April 1854

Settled on Lambrigg Murrumbidgee river near were Canberra stands.

William was 25 when he migrated to Australia.

William was interested in agriculture.

William Farrer got married on the 11th of September 1882.
Came up with specific plans to introduce improved Wheat.

William named the wheat he discovered using three different types of Wheat. He named it Federation.

William passed away.

Farrer Memorial was created to encourage students to research Wheat-growing.