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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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Who Is Sid Hurst's Wife?

His wife is 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.

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Source of Income Farmer

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1918

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.

1941

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.

1960

Hurst was particularly associated with the development of irrigation in the Lower Waitaki basin from the 1960s.

1962

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.

1968

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.

1989

In the 1989 New Year Honours, Hurst was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to agriculture and education.

1990

In 1990, he was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.

1993

In 1993, he was one of the first two recipients of an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Lincoln University.

2008

Hurst received the inaugural J.R. Cocks Memorial Award for outstanding leadership in irrigation from Irrigation New Zealand in 2008.

2016

Hurst died in Oamaru on 21 July 2016.