Professor H.E. Whitfeld

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Professor H.E. Whitfeld stands as a testament to academic excellence, with a bust erected in 1964 at the University of Western Australia. The artist behind this tribute is none other than Mr John Dowie. You can find his likeness situated at 31° 58’ 35.112” S, 115° 49’ 2.592” E. As a trailblazer, H.E. Whitfeld made history as the University's first Vice-Chancellor in two distinct periods: part-time from 1913 to 1915 and again from 1925 to 1927. He also served as the institution's first permanent Vice-Chancellor from 1927 to 1939, cementing his legacy. Additionally, Whitfeld held the inaugural Professor of Mining and Engineering position from 1913 to 1927, further solidifying his impact on the University's academic landscape.