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Sid Hurst (Sidney Murray Hurst) was born on 12 August, 1918 in Oamaru, New Zealand, is an A 20th-century New Zealand farmers. Discover Sid Hurst's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 97 years old?
| Popular As |
Sidney Murray Hurst |
| Occupation |
Farmer |
| Age |
97 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
12 August 1918 |
| Birthday |
12 August |
| Birthplace |
Oamaru, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
21 July, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Oamaru, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Sid Hurst Height, Weight & Measurements
At 97 years old, Sid Hurst height not available right now. We will update Sid Hurst's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Sid Hurst's Wife?
His wife is Hazel Irene Ludemann (m. 1941-2014)
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| Wife |
Hazel Irene Ludemann (m. 1941-2014) |
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Sid Hurst Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sid Hurst worth at the age of 97 years old? Sid Hurst’s income source is mostly from being a successful Farmer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Sid Hurst's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Farmer |
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Timeline
Sidney Murray Hurst (12 August 1918 – 21 July 2016) was a New Zealand farmer and a pioneer of irrigation in North Otago.
A member of the Lincoln College Council for 23 years, including six years as its chair, he advocated for the independence of the institution from the University of Canterbury.
Born in Oamaru on 12 August 1918, Hurst was the son Archibald Campbell Hurst and Jessie McKenzie Murray.
He was educated at Waitaki Boys' High School.
He married Hazel Irene Ludemann in 1941, and the couple went on to have five children.
During World War II, Hurst served as a flight sergeant with the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
He became a farmer and was involved in farming sheep, deer, cattle and dairy cows, as well as orcharding, farm forestry and beekeeping.
He was a founding director of the meat exporting company Fortex and a life member of Federated Farmers.
Hurst was particularly associated with the development of irrigation in the Lower Waitaki basin from the 1960s.
Hurst served as a member of the Lincoln College Council between 1962 and 1985, the last six years of which as chairman.
He was in the vanguard of those who advocated for the autonomy of Lincoln as a university of its own right, separate from its parent institution, the University of Canterbury.
He was a leader of the Lower Waitaki irrigation scheme, which began operating in 1968, and later was a member of the board of the National Water and Soil Council.
In the 1989 New Year Honours, Hurst was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to agriculture and education.
In 1990, he was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
In 1993, he was one of the first two recipients of an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Lincoln University.
Hurst received the inaugural J.R. Cocks Memorial Award for outstanding leadership in irrigation from Irrigation New Zealand in 2008.
Hurst died in Oamaru on 21 July 2016.
