John Dunstan 'Torchy' Atkinson was a prominent New Zealand horticultural scientist and scientific administrator born on March 3, 1909. Known for his distinctive red hair, he contributed significantly to horticulture and fruit export research in New Zealand. Atkinson earned recognition for his master's thesis on lacebark dieback and served as a director at the DSIR. He was honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1975 for his contributions to scientific research. He passed away on February 27, 1990.
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Meaning of the name - Torchy
Derived from "torch", symbolizing light, guidance, and passion.
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Place of Birth: Wellington
Place of Death: Birkdale, Auckland
Educated At: Massey University
Occupation: horticulturist
Employers: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
Awards Received: Fellow of The New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science | Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi | Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 3, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 3, 2024 |
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| Sun | 11 Pisces 48 | 12 Pisces 55 | 3 Cancer 45 |
| Moon | 26 Cancer 49 | 5 Sagittarius 25 | 6 Libra 24 |
| Mercury | 15 Aquarius 33 | 16 Pisces 11 | 19 Gemini 2 |
| Venus | 27 Aquarius 26 | 19 Aquarius 0 | 19 Cancer 24 |
| Mars | 4 Capricorn 40 | 14 Aquarius 29 | 18 Pisces 13 |
| Jupiter | 9 Virgo 1 | 11 Taurus 38 | 8 Virgo 35 |
| Saturn | 9 Aries 40 | 10 Pisces 7 | 22 Aries 22 |
| Uranus | 19 Capricorn 52 | 19 Taurus 39 | 19 Capricorn 42 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 27 | 26 Pisces 49 | 16 Cancer 19 |
| Pluto | 23 Gemini 48 | 1 Aquarius 16 | 25 Gemini 33 |
| Rahu | 21 Gemini 51 | 17 Aries 35 | 15 Gemini 46 |
| Ketu | 21 Sagittarius 51 | 17 Libra 35 | 15 Sagittarius 46 |
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