Arthur James Perkins (11 May 1871 – 23 June 1944) was a viticulturist, important in the early history of South Australia's wine industry.
G. de Foix, Director of the School of Agriculture, Montpellier, he was offered the position of chief viticulturist to the South Australian government.
[4] The government expected that the professor would establish an experimental vineyard and orchard in conjunction with Roseworthy College, and instruct the students.
In 1898 graduated students taking further studies in Europe, reported that Roseworthy's facilities and training were every bit as good as those in London, and Montpellier.
Perkins married Mary Ethel Haslam at Geelong, Victoria on 7 March 1900[1] and had a home at 44 Marlborough Street, Brighton, South Australia.