Finding Netherby and its custodian Robert Pulleine

摘要

The spirited polymath Robert Pulleine (1869-1935) was an acknowledged specialist in botany and anthropology as well as a highly respected medical doctor Pulleine's endeavours benefited the Adelaide community and also institutions internationallyPulleine Street, in the Adelaide suburb of Netherby, is a wistful echo and reminder of the exceptional man for whom it was named, Dr Robert Henry Pulleine. It is easy to imagine from our twenty-first century perspective that we have the priority on communication and travel, but almost loo years ago, Pulleine was in touch with experts worldwide in his fields of interest and passion. He travelled extensively to increase his knowledge and augment his notable plant collection which focused on cacti and other succulents. Pulleine excelled in a wide variety of fields and, maybe more importantly, shared his scholarship with others.