WEBSTER, HARLEY (HARGREAVES OGILVIE)
Harley Webster was born in Bunbury in 1909 and was educated at Bunbury High School and
Claremont Training College before appointments to various primary schools up to the year
1974 when he retired as headmaster of Albany Central Primary School. In 1964 he was
awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree at UWA. In 1932 he had begun a serious study of
ornithology culminating in the re-discovery of the Noisy Scrub Bird, which was thought to be
extinct, at Two People Bay in December 1961. A long campaign to protect the bird’s habitat
from development as a town site began with support from the Duke of Edinburgh and
eminent scientists, Dr. Norman Robinson and Dr. Dom Serventy, among others. In 1966 the
area was preserved as the Two People Bay Nature Reserve. The collection includes
extensive correspondence with Drs. Robinson and Serventy concerning the recording and
photography of the birds of Two People Bay.
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NEWSLETTER
BIRTHDAY BOOKS
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CAREER DOCUMENTATION
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Observations of the habits of various birds. Hand written.
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AGREEMENTS
1 February 1962. Engagement with Australian Broadcasting Commission Talks
Department. Noisy Scrub Bird recording.
11 September 1969. IPC Magazines Ltd and Harley Webster. Payments for
photographs.
22 July 1980. The Australian Museum Trust and H. O. Webster – use of
photographs.
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APPLICATION FORMS
Enrolment applications – W.A.I.T. (6 pages)
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AWARDS
Bachelor of Arts – 29 April 1964. UWA Graduation Ceremony, Winthrop Hall.
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BIOGRAPHIES
William Webb – Western Australia’s first resident naturalist. From 1860-1897.
Anon.
Frederick Strange – By Major H. M. Whittell.
Lewis (Lou) Dunham. Mention in despatches, World War 11
Lou and Don Dunham. Thank you card for expressions of sympathy from Mr & Mrs
WL Dunham. Card has pictures of Lou and Don Dunham, in uniform. Lou was lost in
action, Mismarck Sea, February, 1943. Don was reported missing in action over
Germany, August 13, 1944
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BIRTHDAY BOOKS
The Mark Twain Birthday Book - sparse entries, poem on end pages. Mark Twain
quotes printed throughout.
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BOOKLETS
Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve. Published by Fisheries and Wildlife. Two copies,
one containing notations alleging ‘crude lies’.
“The Leeuwin ". South Sussex Schools Magazine. Editorial by H. O. Webster.
Our Rural Magazine - Education Department of WA. Includes article by H.O.
Webster on The Red-Winged Wren.
CAREER DOCUMENTATION
1969/1970. W.A.I.T. Statement of Examination Results. Directions for
examinations. See also under Education Department 8159A/11.
CERTIFICATES
1926 UWA - Junior Certificate.
1949 Margaret River Lodge - Clearance Certificate.
1968 Technical Extension Service - Correspondence Course in Social Statistics.
CORRESPONDENCE
Agriculture, Department of
May/November 1963. Identification of plant specimens. (2 letters)
17 September 1979. Identification of specimen of dune snail.
Aitken, Ray
6 October 1964, Mt. Lawley. Introducing a trio of genuine naturalists.
Albany Advertiser
12 July 1963. Disputed claim re discovery of Noisy Scrub Bird.
Albany Amateur Photographic Society
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8 August 1965. To Hon. Secy., V.A.P.S. Victoria. English and American photography
awards.
Albany Horticultural Society
8 September 1987. Appreciation of talk given to the society.
Albany, Shire of
18 December 1963. To Wild Life Preservation Society ‘there is ample scope for both
scrub bird and town site’. Memo to Mr. Webster for comment. (2)
Anderson, Jack
1 March 1963, Bicton. Congratulation on re-discovery of noisy scrub bird.
Australian Broadcasting Commission
14 February 1964, Sydney. Appreciation of assistance given to film team.
Australian Council for Educational Research
30 May 1949, Melbourne. Request for copy of thesis.
1 September 1966, Melbourne. Proposed townsite – Two People Bay area.
Australian Museum, The
13 September 1967, Sydney to Dom Serventy. Copy of letter to C.S.I.R.O. re size of
bird’s eggs.
Bastian, Lennox
1958/1959, Perth. Organisation of cave explorations. (2 letters)
Bird, Gwen
3 January 1962, Busselton. Noisy Scrub Bird re-discovery.
Birds of the World, UK
1969/1970. Invitations to make contributions to Birds of the World project and
journals. (4 letters)
Bird Observers Club
29 March 1976, South Yarra, VIC. Field Guide to Australian Bird Song.
Bishop of Geraldton
February 1967. Proposed visit to Two People Bay. (4 letters)
Black, Andrew
August 1974, Burnside, SA. Proposed visit to Two People Bay. (2 letters)
Blythe, Matilde
15 April 1962, South Yarra, VIC. Congratulation on re-discovery of noisy scrub bird.
Bonnin, Dr. Mark
April/May 1972. Proposed bird watching visit to Two People Bay. (3 letters)
1 August 1983. Proposed repeat visit to Two People Bay.
Bourke, P.A.
8 October 1976, Midland. ‘gasping over W.A. wildflowers’. Note added by HW re
successful sighting of scrub bird.
Brand, David
August/September 1962. Appeal to protect habitat of noisy scrub bird. Reserve of
13,600 acres at Two People Bay to include 1000 acres for townsite. (2 letters)
British Broadcasting Corporation
n.d. Draft of letter to Mr. Arthur Vialls. Establishment of reserve at Two People Bay.
November 1962. Use of and payment for tape of noisy scrub bird song. (2 letters)
4 May 1964. Offer of bird song recordings.
August/December 1966. “Wild West Australia” programme. Payment for recording.
(3 letters)
September/November 1967. Schools programme “Don’t Destroy”. (3 letters)
12 January 1968. Payment for use of broadcast material. (2)
October/December 1969. Permission requested to use recordings. (2 letters)
February/March/October 1970. Request for fresh recording of the Noisy Scrub Bird.
(3 letters)
16 June 1972. Corporation wishes to purchase copies of recordings of the Noisy
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Scrub Bird.
Bryant, Charles
1948/1949, Melbourne. Query - Field Notes on Malurus elegans. (2 letters)
15 February 1949, Melbourne. Acknowledgement of letter of 17 December.
Buhlers Pty. Ltd.
27 September 1962. Photographic equipment purchase.
Butler, Harry
28 February 1969, Busselton. Help for Mary McGregor re Noisy Scrub Bird.
Callaway, Professor Frank
8 December 1961. Degree studies.
Cayley, Neville & Phyliss
1948, N. S W. Request for copies of photographs of M. elegans for book ‘Fairy
Wrens of Australia’. (3 letters)
Conservation Centre, Adelaide
15 February 1982. Request for slide photographs of Western Whipbird.
Cottrell, Annette
10 December 1964, Melbourne. Urgent need for protection of noisy scrub bird
habitat.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. (Bruce Shipway)
n.d. Perth. Identification of two species of water snails.
28 February 1948. Specimens of fish required for identification.
Crouch, Harold
July/August 1966, SA. Suggestion for exchange of tape recordings. Caution urged in
replaying tapes to birds. (3 letters)
CSIRO
1962. Application for grant to procure recording equipment. Loan of recording
equipment. (6 letters and specifications)
1963/1964. Administration requirements re loan of equipment. Application for
additional recording equipment. (6 letters & stock sheets)
1965, WA Regional Laboratory. Stephen Davies - work on scrub bird calls at Two
People Bay - recommended books. (6 letters and note)
1 August 1966. Administration requirements re loan of equipment.
1968/1969. Administration requirements re loan of equipment. (2 letters)
17 February 1970, Division of Wildlife Research. Photographic contributions sought
for R.A.O.U. Congress and Camp Out in WA.
January/May 1972, Division of Wildlife Research. Photograph of Noisy Scrub Bird
required for book ‘Wildlife Conservation’. (4 letters)
1973/1974, Canberra. Administration requirements re loan of equipment. (2
letters)
Delacour, Monsieur Jean
25 September 1962, Perth. Successful visit to Two People Bay.
District Superintendent of Education
11 April 1964, Albany. Proposal to set up craft and elementary science room. (2
letters)
8 August 1968, Narrogin. Proposal to commence Team Teaching.
Dixon, Timothy
17 November 1976, Hants, UK. Proposed bird watching visit to Albany area.
Duncan, James
1961/1965, UK. Recalls visit to Port Augusta (sic) in 1906. (2 letters)
Eakins, Clarrie
8 December 1950. Article on Noisy Scrub Bird for Gould League Magazine.
February/May 1962. Mt. Lawley. Article on Noisy Scrub Bird for Gould League
Magazine. (3 letters & 3 page article)
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Eastman, Bill & Beth
December 1968, Wyoming. Recollection of visit to Two People Bay. (2 letters)
Education Department
n.d. Concession for Teachers – studies.
August/November 1941, Perth. Suggestions for improvements to theses. (2 letters)
28 March 1944. Commendation – Saving the school premises from destruction by
fire.
27 October 1944. 1942 & 1943 War Service counts as good service for all purposes.
May/August 1946. War service – “A” Optional thesis, appointment to Metropolitan
area sought, very fine report by Inspector Logan. (3 letters)
17 December 1948. Appointment as Head Teacher-Waterloo.
July 1949. Examination paper and thesis accepted. (2 letters)
5 November 1957. Appointment as Headmaster, Wilson Park.
10 November 1959. Appointment as Headmaster, Albany.
Ellis, Molly
23 September 1970, Claremont. Recollection of visit to Two People Bay. Colour
print - Harley Webster and others.
“Emu” The
11 May 1963. Disputed claim re discovery of Noisy Scrub Bird. Letter not sent.
Farmer, Raymond
10 April 1968, Victoria. Recording of Noisy Scrub Bird sought.
Fidelis Records
22 September 1969, Victoria. Exchange of recordings of bird songs.
Field Enterprises Educational Corporation
April to June 1965, London. Selection of photographs of Noisy Scrub Bird needed
for publication “The World Book Encyclopaedia”. (3 letters & telegram)
Field Naturalists Club of Victoria
July/September 1969, South Yarra. Club excursion to south-west WA. (3 letters)
Fisheries Department
19 November 1940. Authorisation to take Native Game.
January/February 1962. Advice re protected fauna and license requirements.
Identification of noisy scrub confirmed. (3 letters)
March/April 1962. Invitation to accept appointment as honorary warden of fauna.
(2 letters)
May 1962. Itinerary of visit of Fauna Protection Advisory Committee, confirmation
as Honorary Warden. Concern at proposed expedition by British Natural History
Museum. Newspaper cutting. (2 letters)
July/August 1962. Provision of contour map and photograph of Mt. Gardner area.
Reservation of whole area still in doubt. Observation of rare birds. (2 letters)
January to May 1963. Protection of fauna within a radius of four miles of Mt.
Gardner, issue of scientific license. Bird banding permission sought by Mr. G.R.
Slee. Minister to visit Two People Bay. Conservation of the Grey Kangaroo. (11
letters & circular)
August to November 1963. RAOU Camp-out. Issue of general licence with
conditions. Disappearance of first noisy scrub bird. Squatters must be removed. (8
letters)
Fisheries and Fauna, Department of
January/February 1965. Fauna Protection Advisory Committee visit to Two People
Bay. Hearings of Noisy Scrub Bird. Town site location. (2 letters)
20 July 1965. To Dr. D. L. Serventy. Moates Lagoon - scheme to cultivate marron
commercially.
27 June 1966. Mountain Duck research programme.
28 February 1967. Fire protection for Two People Bay.
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November/December 1967. Noisy Scrub Bird - collection of specimens. (3 letters)
January 1968. Fire at Two People Bay. More effective measures required to protect
the Reserve. Taking of specimens. W.A. North to Dept. re 1906/1907 & 1936 visits
and observations. (3 letters)
September/November 1968. Management programme for Two People Bay
Reserve. (2 letters)
18 September 1969. Land opened for agistment – risk of damage to Two People
Bay Fauna Reserve.
18 June 1970. To Warden A. Pearce re loud bird calls in Walpole-Nornalup National
Park. Note and map of location.
October/November 1971. Application to continue work on the Noisy Scrub Bird. (3
letters)
6 January 1972. Conditions of entry into certain areas of Two People Bay Reserve
A27956.
January/February/May 1973. Authority for above entry has expired. Extension
sought. (3 letters)
25 February 1974. Visit of Duke of Edinburgh to Two People Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
Letter, map and schedule.
March - June 1974. Extension to search area sought and granted. Condition No. 2 of
permit protested and rescinded. (7 letters)
18 March 1975. Report requested on programme carried out under permit.
Fletcher, Mervyn
1 August 1972, Queensland. Advice sought on orchid research in south -west.
Ford, Julian
30 November 1961, Attadale. Study of Bristle-Bird. Reports of noisy scrub bird calls
by ornithologists - Webb, Masters and Gilbert.
26 January 1962. ‘I must withdraw my offer of collaboration with you on article for
the “Emu”.
April 1962. Early observations of Noisy Scrub Bird by Charles Allen in 1942. (2
letters)
1963. Plans for Royal Australian Ornithological Union Field-Outing at Albany. List of
suggested invitations to Civic Reception. (5 letters)
German Consulate General
10 July 1973. German manufacturer of photographic equipment. (2 letters)
Girls Guides Association
October/November 1964, Perth. Successful visit by Lady Gibbs to Albany area.(3
letters)
Glover, Rhoda
16 July 1964, Mt. Barker. Recording of bird call - Stone Plover or Curlew.
Government House, Perth
9 November 1965. Visit of Lady Kendrew to Two People Bay. (2 letters)
Halse, J. C. Photographics
24 July 1958, Perth. Cave photography for tourist trade.
Hobart Teachers’ College (Professor Oakley)
3 October 1965. Exchange of blackboy roots for primary school books on
mathematics. (2 letters)
Hungerford, T.A.G.
18 January 1963. Request for photograph of Noisy Scrub Bird.
Hyem, Lindsay
July/ September 1963, N.S.W. Controversy re claim by Charles Allen/Julian Ford Atrichornis Clamosus and Bristle Bird. (2 letters)
IPC Magazines Ltd. London
1969/1970. Contributions - Birds of the World. (6 letters)
Ikutake, Ito
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31 July 1962, Tokyo. Interest in bird watching and exchange of photographs. (Letter
and envelope).
jardin des arbres nains
5 November 1967, Nice. Offer to buy four-leaved clover plants. (3 letters)
Jenkins, C.F.H. (Department of Agriculture)
9 September 1940, Karridale. Project to list birds of the Hamelin Bay area.
February/March/July 1962. ABC broadcast of noisy scrub bird recordings. Need for
aerial photos of coast line in Two People Bay area. Discovery of Whipbird. (7
letters)
16 July 1965. Moates Lagoon marron breeding programme. (2 letters)
27 April 1977, Albany. Concern at ownership of 10 acre reserve on the Kalgan River.
Note added by Mr. Jenkins.
n.d. Bird watching visit by Lance Jenkins to Two People Bay.
Jones, Thelma
14 November 1976, East Perth. Letter and identified family photographs. (4)
14 November 1983. Thank you letter.
Joseph, Leo
21 December 1975, SA. Proposed visit to Two People Bay.
Komamura Photographic Co. Ltd.
1961/1962. Technical problems with cameras. Illustration and price list. (5 letters)
Kruszelnicki, Ludwik
January/February 1963, Sydney. Request for recording of Atrichornis Clamosus. (2
letters)
Lathbury. General Sir Gerald
25 February 1965, Melbourne. Successful visit to Two People Bay. Newspaper
cutting
Library Board of Western Australia
July/August 1962. Albany has no branch of the Board and is therefore unable to
provide books for loan to the residents. A mildly robust series of letters is
terminated by F.A. Sharr in August. (6 letters)
Mack, David
March/April 1968, Berri, SA. Research on Western Whipbird. (2 letters)
McNamara, Ellis
27 May 1970, NSW. To Mr. Robinson. Rufus Scrub Bird nesting habit. Note to Alec
Chisholm re Rufous Scrub Bird in NSW.
McNaughton, James
6 October 1964, Colac, Victoria. Recordings and photographing of birds.
Morcombe, Michael
1 February 1962, Armadale. Warrnambool International Exhibition. ‘I hope you will
exhibit’.
1967, Armadale. Observations of Dibbler, Tarsipes and Honey-possum. (2 letters)
National Geographic Magazine
1 August 1958. Offer of article on caves country of south-west of Western
Australia. (2 draft letters)
National Museums, Canada
14 October 1976. To National Photographic Index Of Australian Birds. Exhibition on
endangered animal species.
National Photographic Index of Australian Birds, Sydney.
1 October 1971. Index stages.
1973. Processing of photographs, application for grant. (5 letters)
1974 -1976. Readers Digest Bird Book project. ( 5 letters)
1977. Provision and return of photographs. ( 6 letters)
National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife, Sydney.
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n.d. Payments( for photographs. (2)
1978-1982. Book publishing project - “Wrens”. (12 letters)
1985 -1988. Book publishing project - “Robins and Flycatchers of Australia”. (5
letters, two photocopies)
Native Fauna Conservation Society
28 October 1965. Habitat of Noisy Scrub Bird to be preserved.
Nix, Henry A. (CSIRO, Canberra)
n.d. Helena Valley. To Mr. F.N. Robinson. Successful visit to Two People Bay.
Officer, Brigadier H.R.
August 1962, Port Hedland. Proposed visit hoping to see Noisy Scrub Bird among
others at Two People Bay. (2 letters)
October/November 1965. Western Whipbird nest in Drumstick Bush. Bushfires
regrettably cleaned up everything but the squatters huts. (2 letters)
August 1966. Western Shrike Tit top priority for second visit to Albany area. (2
letters)
26 July 1967, Duneira, Olinda. Introducing American ornithologist. Business card
and envelope.
O’Loughlan, Reg
3 February 1969, Melbourne. Exchange of tapes - Noisy Scrub Bird for Lyrebird.
Photographic Library of Australia
15 January 1969, Sydney. Photographs of rare flightless birds sought for publishing
client.
Pierce, Mrs. F.J.
3 February 1962, Via Denmark. Noisy Scrub Bird call - similar call remembered in
Nornalup area in early 1950’s.
Pizzey, Graham
October/November 1962. Risks in replaying recorded bird song to the singer. (4
letters)
1964/1965, Melbourne. Article on scrub bird eagerly awaited for publication in
“Animals”. Recommendations for reading. Success with Western Whipbird. Cheyne
Beach whaling enquiry. (8 letters)
8 August 1966, Red Hill, Victoria. Photographs and article on Western Whipbird for
“Animals”.
Public Library Museum and Art Gallery
14 November 1940, Perth. First specimen of Wandering Albatross reaches the
Museum.
23 December 1946. Acknowledgement of donation-aboriginal artefacts.
Raman, Edie
n.d. Reminiscences of schooldays. On reverse - Bunbury High School circular.
Random House, Inc. New York
31 December 1968. To Dr. Frith (CSIRO) - book on living flightless birds.
Reader’s Digest Association Pty. Ltd.
1973 to 1975, Sydney. To National Photographic Index of Australian Birds.
Payments for option on book reproduction rights. (5 letters)
Reader’s Digest Services Pty. Limited
24 July 1975. To National Photographic Index of Australian Birds.
1975 -1977. Payments for option on book reproduction rights. (6 letters)
Retired Teachers’ Association
23 October 1987, Booragoon. Appreciation of assistance in Spring Tour.
Rigby Limited
8 November 1974, Adelaide. Request for photographs for publication ‘Every
Australian Bird Illustrated’. (2 letters)
Robinson, Angus
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6 April 1948, Coolup. Requests for detailed information on various birds.
14 June 1964, Coolup. To Mr. Gordon Norman - research on crows.
Robinson, Len
30 August 1973, Victoria. American bird watchers group to visit Mount Gardner
area.
Robinson, Lloyd
13 January 1965, Wollongong. Caving notes.
29 November 1967. Caving visit to Augusta/Margaret River.
Robinson, Dr. Norman (CSIRO, Wildlife Survey Section, Canberra)
n.d. ‘going into our lyrebird season’. International Congress – ‘there are many
ornithologists from overseas who would like to meet you’. (2 letters)
1962. Technical requirements for bird song recordings. (16 Letters)
1963. Problems with sound recording, advice and suggestions on equipment. BBC
broadcast suggested to increase the pressure for conservation. (11 letters)
1964. Account of six months activities, school and bird watching. Bird territory
behaviour. (6 letters)
30 August 1965, Lamington National Park. Lyrebird study in Eastern States.
September to December 1965. Transfer to Perth in the New Year. Observations of
bird feeding activities. (4 letters)
1966, Division of Wildlife Research, Helena Valley. Lyrebird and scrub bird
evolution. (14 letters)
January to September 1967. Research programme approved. Discovery of nest with
eggs. (6 letters)
14 November 1967. To Department of Fisheries and Fauna. Application to collect
one specimen of the Noisy Scrub Bird.
20 March 1968. Song analysis and breeding cycle.
3 September 1968. Copy of letter to Professor Bock re evolution in passerine bird
song. (2 letters)
7 February 1969. To Arthur Pearce - appreciation of successful visit to Two People
Bay.
1969. Feeding habits of noisy scrub bird. 1866 hearing of noisy scrub bird at
Boogidup Lake, Margaret River. (9 letters, newspaper cutting)
1970. Research - Eastern and Western Spinebill calling and nesting. Restrictions on
vehicles in Two People Bay area. (8 letters, 2 copies - 1. from Ellen McCulloch. 2. to
Mr Ellis McNamara)
July 1971. Road access to reserve could pose serious problems. Practical teaching
of scientific method of wildlife studies. (2 letters)
August/September 1973. Tape recordings of bird calls sought for XVI International
Ornithological Congress. (3 letters)
1975. Compilation of National Collection and “Field Guide to the Bird-Songs of
Australia”. Further Western Whipbird locations identified. (2 letters)
12 October 1982, Hobart. Recordings updating session in Perth.
Royal Australian Historical Society
June to December 1962. Detailed observations on the re-discovery of noisy scrub
bird. Search for nests. Egg collector bandits need repressing. (9 letter & telegram)
5 February 1963. Details of nest of noisy scrub bird. Controversial claim of earlier
discovery of bird.
5 June 1963. Description of nest of noisy scrub bird. Controversial prior claim to
discovery by ‘my juvenile friend’ Julian Ford.
June/July 1966. Discovery of Whipbird in South Australia. Townsite plan for Two
People Bay cancelled. (3 letters)
31 August 1967 Cremorne Point, Sydney to Dom Serventy. Breeding period of noisy
scrub bird.
2 November 1967. Finding of occupied nest of noisy scrub bird.
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May/June 1970. Payments by’ Walkabout’ for articles and photographs. (4 letters)
Royal Australasian Ornithologists’ Union
8 October 1841. Research on early ornithologists.
20 February 1942. To Mr. Stephens - ornithologists William Webb, George Masters,
J. Charter & A. J. Campbell.
29 May 1944. Recommendations for reading on Honeyeaters.
1962. Re-joining R.A.O.U. (2 letters)
4 March 1966. Donation to Union funds.
1967/1968. Subscription appeal -publication of the “Emu”. (2 letters)
1969/1970/1978. Subscription arrears and renewal.(3 letters)
June/September 1984. Waterbird research and instruction sheets. (15 pages)
27 March 1987. 50 years of membership.
n.d. Circular re register of ornithological work.
Russell, William
13 February 1970, Denmark. Ornithology of the Denmark area.
Sedgwick, Eric
30 December 1961, Collie. Congratulations on discovery of noisy scrub bird.
1 January 1963, Harvey. Visit to Two Fold (? People) Bay to hear scrub bird.
September 1964. Possible new locations of noisy scrub birds. Threat of townsite at
Two People Bay continues. (2 letters)
July/November 1968. Successful Conservation Day at Waroona Junior High School.
Tropic birds at Sugarloaf Rock. (2 letters)
Sedgwick, Lindsay
October 1963, Hurtsville, N.S.W. Request for testimonial. (Letter and testimonial)
Selby, Alex D.
1 April 1964, Gunbower, Victoria. Request for photograph of noisy scrub bird. Shire
Council still determined on establishment of town site at Two People Bay. (2
letters)
Serventy, Dom. (CSIRO)
n.d. Draft letter – field notes on Bristle Bird.
October to December 1946. Tawny-crowned honeyeater - Manjimup area. Drawing
and description of egg. Account of malurus elegans and splendens (wrens). ‘A Sooty
Tern is standing on my table’. (4 letters)
1947. Crested Terns at Hamelin Bay. (4 letters)
February to June 1948. Drawings/Paintings for ‘Handbook of the Birds of W.A.’ (5
letters)
July to October 1948.’ Your paintings arrived’ ‘They were really exquisite’. John
Gilbert excursion. R.A.O.U. Congress in Perth. Bird observations at Moore River. (6
letters, 3 telegrams)
January to June 1949. Plans for second edition of ‘Handbook of the Birds of W.A’
with extra illustrations. (5 letters)
July to November 1949. Bird observations on Thursday Island, at City Beach and on
offshore islands as far as Timor. (5 letters)
1950. Rejection of paintings. Article on the birds of Hamelin Bay. Local member of
council for 1950-51. Bird observation at Pelican Point. (5 letters)
7 May 1951 to Royal Australasian Ornithologists’ Union. April Council Minutes Item 17 (Mack vs. Whittell)
25 June 1951. ‘Emu’ article on chestnut-shouldered wren group.
20 November 1961. Bristle-bird area destruction – referred to Museum Director.
January - May 1962. Re-discovery of the noisy scrub bird, urgent need to protect
the species and preserve the habitat. ‘keep out the rapacious egg-collectors’. No
specimens to be taken. British Museum of Natural History expedition will have to
observe all local regulations. Note on earlier claim re noisy scrub bird at the
Warriups. Tawny Frogmouth feeding habits. (11 letters & newspaper cutting)
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July to November 1962. Overseas interest in discovery - Peter Scott/BBC television.
Enlisting the aid of ornithologists and the Duke of Edinburgh in declaring a park and
to checkmate the township plans. Harry Butler’s claim to have heard the noisy
scrub bird at Nanarup. (6 letters)
January to June 1963. Discovery of nest of noisy scrub bird. Opposition to plans for
townsite at Two People Bay gathering support - Duke of Edinburgh, Tree Society
and Naturalists Club. All collecting prohibited in vicinity of Mt. Gardner. Detailed
description of the bird’s song and habits. (8 letters)
July to September 1963. Article on the nest of the noisy scrub bird. Controversy re
Julian Ford’s communication to the Albany newspaper. Plan for a field survey - ‘you
will be Captain of operations with supreme authority’. Disappearance of three male
birds. Rival bird photographers could be a problem. (9 letters)
29 April 1964. To Mr. J. B. Higham and Mr. H.B. Shugg. Objections to proposed
townsite at Two People Bay. (2 letters)
October 1964. Observations of Sea Eagles and Osprey. Query - powers of leader of
local bush-fire brigade re protective burning. (3 letters)
1965. Visit of General Sir Gerald Lathbury, a keen ornithologist. Western Whip-bird
on Yorke Peninsula. Two misleading articles - splendens and Bristlebird. Moates
Lagoon Scheme. (7 letters and article on Western Whipbird)
1966. Fire at Two People Bay. Scientific programme. From Chanticleer Press request for contribution to book ‘Man against Beast. Proposal to transfer pairs of
Scrub-birds to other areas. (4 letters)
September/October 1967. Alleged Scrub-bird egg in Australian Museum, Sydney. (3
letters and extract)
July/October 1968. Discovery of second egg of noisy scrub bird. (2 letters)
22 April 1969. Provision of new recording equipment. Observation of nesting
behaviour of noisy scrub bird.
20 June 1974. Total Eclipse and effect on birds.
11 December 1980. Successful visit to Two People Bay by Mr. & Mrs. Berger,
Vienna.
16 July 1983. Publication from Smithsonian Institute, USA, on Atrichornis.
Serventy, Vincent
January/October 1962. Protection of copyright to tape recording. Threat by Albany
Shire Council to establish townsite at Two People Bay. (3 letters)
July 1963. National Trust tour in Albany area to include visit to Noisy Scrub Bird
area - management of numbers query. (2 letters)
14 January 1966. Fees for right to use tape recordings and photographs.
27 June 1966. Article for “Wild Life” on discovery of Noisy Scrub bird.
14 November 1972. Payment for photo of noisy scrub bird.
Seymour, Olive
1948. Drawings and photographs commented on. (2 letters and note)
Society for Growing Australian Plants
20 April 1965. Purchase of “Australian Plants”.
Somerset, H.B.
14 September 1965, Melbourne. Visit hoping to see Noisy Scrub Bird.
Spier, Richard
18 November 1968, Gnowangerup. Interest in falconry and Noisy Scrub Bird.
Spottiswoode Advertising Limited
15 July 1963, London. “Wildlife in Danger” - colour film material of Noisy Scrub Bird
required for educational documentary.
Springett, Brian & Jo
1 June 1970, City Beach. Receipt of painting - ‘a window out of Perth onto Upper
King’.
State Schools Teachers Union of WA
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March to July 1963. Conditions for loan of books, book list. (4 letters)
June/July 1964. Distribution arrangements for book loans. Art education book list.
(5 letters)
June/July 1965. Loan of ‘Complete Book of Modern Crafts’.(3 letters)
6 March 1968. Concessions on enrolment fees at W. A. I. T.
Stead, Mrs. Thistle Y
July/August 1963, NSW. Wildflower photography. (2 letters)
Stephens, Robert
n.d. Page 2 of letter re John Gilbert and Edward Eyre. Deleted letter on reverse.
13 February 1942. To Major Whittell. Subject - John Gilbert. Letter incomplete.
1949/1950. To Major Whittell. Information on early WA ornithologists. (5 letters)
30 November 1966, Canberra. Ornithologist Mr. Lloyd Bisset.
Stranger, Bob
12 September 1967, West Perth. Research - ecto-parasites of birds.
Tarr, Harold
1948/1949, Victoria. Observations of birds, comments on photographs. (4 letters)
Technical Correspondence School
April 1949. Advice on sitting examination. (2 letters)
Temple Watts, Betty
January/February 1963, O’Connor, ACT. Painting of noisy scrub bird for ‘The New
Dictionary of Birds. Drawing included. (2 letters)
Thomas, Athol
August/September 1963, Nedlands. Circular inviting contributions to Time-Life
book on the Flora and Fauna of Australia. (4 letters)
Tideman, Sonia. (ANU, Department of Zoology)
September/December 1980. Research on three types of wrens. (2 letters and
extract)
Time-Life, News Service
24 September 1963, Sydney. Acknowledgement of receipt of contributions.
Tree Society
6 February 1963, West Perth. Request for photograph of Noisy Scrub Bird.
Trounson, Donald & Molly
5 April 1973. To Time-Life International (Aust.) Fee for photograph of Noisy Scrub
Bird.
5 December 1983, NSW. Photograph of Western Whipbird required for “Australia Land of Birds.
University of Sydney
February/March 1983. Photograph of Noisy Scrub Bird required for series on
‘Animal and Human Behaviour. (2 letters & 2 handwritten drafts)
University of WA
5 April 1948. Thesis, book recommendations.
22 January 1961. Requirement needed to proceed to Master of Arts degree.
March 1962. Re-admission difficulty, advice on workload. (4 letters)
1963. Course direction, book recommendations. (7 letters)
November/December 1975. Request by J. Gentilli for contribution to book on the
Karri Country. (2 letters)
Western Australian Gould League
11 April 1961. Urgent need for establishment of reserves in sand plain areas.
February/April 1963. Donation of master tape of the Noisy Scrub Bird. Report of
noisy scrub bird at Flinders Bay. (2 letters)
26 March 1984. Herdsman’s Lake Field Study Centre grant.
15 December 1988. Certificate of Life Membership of the Gould League.
West Australian Institute of Technology
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n.d. Enrolment approved. (2 letters)
1968/1969. Completion of subjects for Diploma in Education Administration.
Enrolment for Sociology 100. (10 letters)
1970/1971. Repeat of Sociology course. (4 letters)
Western Australian Museum
24 May 1963. Vehement and unwarranted claims on discovery of noisy scrub bird.
20 February 1970. Native mammals in Albany region.
17 July 1984. Donation of Aboriginal artefacts.
Western Australian Naturalists Club
1950/1958. Renewal of membership. (2 letters)
23 February 1962. ABC broadcast- rediscovery of the Noisy Scrub Bird. (2 letters)
16 October 1979. Acknowledgement of support - Harry Butler talk.
West Australian Newspapers
16 January 1963. Photograph of Noisy Scrub Bird. Draft letter and newspaper
cutting
7 May 1981, Albany. Breach of copyright - Photograph of noisy scrub bird.
Western Australian Wildlife Research Centre
1981/1982. Management plan for Two People Bay. (5 letters)
Western Mineral Sands Pty. Ltd.
15 July 1965, Capel. Visit of Chairman of Directors to Two People Bay.
Weston, Evelyn
20 June 1963, Albany. Petition to have Two People Bay declared a sanctuary.
Wheeler, Roy
12 November 1948, Windsor, Victoria. Account of tour of the south west of WA.
White, Stan
n.d. Note with Banksia locations. (2 pages)
2 December 1940, Victoria Park. ‘looking for Red-eared Firetail’ and ‘Red-winged
Wren’.
20 September 1945, R.A.A.F. Cairns. ‘exceedingly fortunate during my two years in
North Queensland’ ‘contacting numerous birdmen’ ‘there have always been birds
to help pass the time away’.
1946, Busselton/Nedlands. Teaching, photography and bird watching activities. (6
letters)
11 April 1947, Coorow. Breeding habits of terns. Kilcarnup a good spot for firetails.
Whitlock, F .L./Whittell, Major H. M.
n.d. Extract from letter to Major H. M. Whittell re illustrations.
October 1940. Bunbury/Bridgetown. Mr. Whitlock to H.O. Webster. Advice and
literature on the skinning of birds. Note on Australian Pipit. (2 letters)
Whittell, Major H. M. (R.A.O.U.)
1941. Research – George Masters (ornithologist) visits to Albany. (2 letters)
6 May 1942. Information on ornithologist William Webb.
1944. Honeyeaters & identification of Black Bittern (or Yellow-necked Bittern) (2
letters)
10 April 1946. Habits of the native birds of the Karri country.
1949. Second edition of ‘Handbook of the Birds of Western Australia’. Research on
ornithologists for bibliography. (6 letters)
1950. Papers on ornithologists Frederick Strange and William Webb. (3 letters)
Wildlife, Australian Nature Magazine
1948/1949, Melbourne. Photographic contributions. Old Bunbury cemetery. (2
letters)
Wilson Park - Collie School.
29 November 1982. Thirtieth Birthday Celebrations.
W. J. Rooney Library
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1963/1964/1968, Perth. Book loans and recommended reading. (8 letters & book
lists)
Women’s Weekly
8 January 1965, Sydney. To Mrs. A. Robinson re photograph of King George Sound.
Writers not identified
1 August 1927. At sea. Exchange of collectable postage stamps.
23 June 1966, Clifton Hampden, UK. ‘delighted to have your lovely wren slides’.
16 April 1969, SA. Bristle-bird in coastal South Australia.
22 September 1971, At sea. Sighting of shy albatross.
DIARIES
AMP Diary 1939. Intermittent entries and notes.
Everyman’s Diary 1946. Detailed entries up to 3 February. Miscellaneous notes on
end pages. Letts Diary 1956. Entries up to March, notes on end pages.
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DRAWINGS
Pencil drawing of unidentified bird with detailed measurements and description.
Pencil drawings of unidentified birds. (18)
Pencil drawing – south west locations by Alison Ashby.
Pencil drawings – identified birds. (5)
ESSAYS
English – University of Western Australia.
FILES
National Photographic Index of Australian Birds – book publishing project.
BBC Home Service (Schools) Radio 4. Script – Waste Not, Want Not. Autumn 1967.
A Catalogue of Tape and Gramophone Records. Draft of a paper. BBC, Bristol.
INVITATIONS
Australind Memorial Gathering – 8 April 1979.
Karridale School Centenary – 26 November 1983.
Reception to members – R.A.O.U. 29 October 1963.
JOURNALS
W.A. Wildflower News – August 1965.
Biophon. Natural History Museum, Denmark. 6 bulletins.
LISTS
Photographs of various birds. List of nests – Murchison camp.
List of contents of archive boxes. List and notes of Albany Residents – 1840’s.
Birds observed at Two People Bay to 7 September 1962.
“Wildlife in Danger” Series. Family – Meliphagidae. Honeyeaters.
Muresk Community Arts and Crafts Week – Ceramics Course participants.
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Bird Log Book 1974. Home made and inscribed ‘Dear Mr. Webster’ by Fay Sawer.
Bird observations – Oyster Harbour, Lower King estuary and mouth of Kalgan River.
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6. Noisy Scrub Bird and Establishment of the Reserve. (2) One annotated by Harley
Webster in protest at the accuracy and honesty of the article
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MAPS
Contour map – Mt. Gardener. (3). Road directions (5). Swamp Flat.
Flinders Bay area – no scrub birds.
RAOU – Coastal locations compiled from sheet 1194 Ajana.
Route from Albany to Two people Bay area.
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Koombana Bay and Greenbushes Lodge - Installations ceremonies. (3)
Gould League of Bird Lovers. (9)
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MEMORABILIA
Badge. Honorary Warden-Fauna Conservation Act.
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MEMORANDA
19 August 1968. CSIRO - Administrative requirements re loan of equipment.
Two People Bay – Sub Committee recommendations.
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26 July 1984. W.A. Gould League. (2)
28 March 1946. Survey Unit Association.
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17 December 1961. ‘The solitary fisherman hears a new bird song’ by H .O.
Webster.
Re-discovery of the noisy scrub bird – claim of prior discovery.
The rediscovery, capture and filming of an ‘extinct’ bird by Graham Pizzey. (6
pages)
NEWSLETTER
Albany Rotary News – January 1962.
NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
Nature Park idea for Cape Naturaliste. The Blythe spirit by Athol Thomas. Abrolhos
birds. The weather – 11 November 1946. Abrolhos birds. Scrub bird survivors.
Here and Now by Athol Thomas. Agreement on beach protection.
Plea for Flora Conservation. Degrees granted. Bay squatters. Noisy Scrub Bird.
Duke: Noisy bird deserves honour. Plight of the birds, Alex Harris.
Romantic history of Atrichia, the noisy scrub bird. Noisy Scrub on air.
A town plan is dumped for a bird by Graham Pizzey. 11 June 1966.
Accused scientist dies – Julian Ford. Bird expert’s death sparks row. (2)
Should Kookaburra’s be declared vermin – Letters -H. O. Webster and J. H. Fisher.
A word on the noisy scrub bird. Site for town May be moved. Rare bird returns.
The Noisy Scrub comes to light again – Ballarat Courier. Now a lack of scrub.
Unexpected guests by Alec Chisholm. “Herald”, Sydney 1 September 1962.
Rare bird species is protected. Scrub bird halts plans for townsite.
Wildlife fund May aid W.A. Fire threatens ‘rare’ bird sanctuary. Bushfire control.
Albany Adult Education Group – address by Harley Webster. Noisy scrub bird.
Extract from unidentified journal – camera catches a mystery bird by Alec Chisholm
Noisy scrub seen, recorded. Changes made at Two People Bay.
The Vanishing Australians. Rare birds in danger as fire nears colony.
Noisy scrub bird enters $ Age. Note to Harley Webster added by Cletus Oakley.
Photograph, West Australian – two scrub bird species. Back from the dead –
Vincent Serventy.
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Field notes on M. elegans. The Redwinged Wren of WA.
The Bird Men of Albany.
Blythe Family Gathering.
Personal Details and Family History. Harley Webster.
Glazes. H. O. Webster.
Education – mathematics. Experiment and tests.
Caves notes. (2). Tawny-crowned honeyeater. (2). Cosy Corner/Hamelin Bay with
Albert Christensen 1948-1949. The Rock Parrot. Pelecanoides urinatrix exsul –
Middleton Beach, Albany 1974. Territory T.F. 1 Nest No. 1. (2 cards). Song notes.
Rufus tree-Creeper. Meliphaga Honeyeaters to be painted. Photos- Bird story.
Colour on Birds Eggs’ Theory 12 October 1946. Some strange happenings &
nuisances. May/June 1974. Visits to Two People Bay. H. O. Webster. Feral cats –
typescript and handwritten, newspaper cutting. The rights of plants and animalswritten on envelope.
Discovery of the egg of Atrichornis Clamosis. Nest of noisy scrub bird. Rediscovery –
Atrichornis 1961-1962. (2) Seven years after rediscovery of NSB. Hand written – Rediscovery of the Noisy Scrub Bird. Mist-netting and ringing the Noisy scrub-bird by
D.L. Serventy (4 pages). Miscellaneous notes.
Fire danger to bird habitat. When learning to skin a bird. (3 pages) Proposed
Casuarina townsite. Records of tape recordings. Miscellaneous notes.
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NOTEBOOKS
Notebook in leather wallet - miscellaneous entries. Containing also two numbered
name tags and pencil. Leave pass. Australian Military Forces receipt for equipment.
Unidentified b/w prints of adult female and two children, two young girls with cats.
(2)
The Commercial Note Book. School notes 1934-1936. Karridale Bird Notes 1940.
Poems and Stories. R. A. O. U. Murchison. Account of bird observations. Bird lists
and notes on end pages. Newspaper cutting. Department of Fisheries & Fauna Western Australia. Notes on vehicle damage to vegetation in sand hills, bird
observations. The Shell Exercise Book. Miscellaneous notes – Malay language, bird
observations, school notes. (4)
Bird observations – Karridale.
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Reproductions - paintings of honeyeaters.
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To catch or take native game. November 1949.
To take and kill kangaroos for food purposes only. January 1942.
PHOTOGRAPHS
B/W prints of various birds. No identifications.
B/W prints of various birds. No identifications.
B/W prints of various birds. No identifications.
B/W prints of Noisy Scrub Bird, nest and egg.
B/W prints of various birds. One identified.
Negatives - Noisy Scrub Bird and others.
B/W prints. Visitors to Two People Bay: Duke of Edinburgh, Sir Peter Scott, Lady
Kendrew, Lady Gibbs, Alex Chisholm, Jean Delacourt. (8)
B/W prints - whaling. (13)
B/W prints: Little Eagle, Murchison camp 1948. Young cranes-fallen nest, Waterloo
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1949. Cemetery in sand dunes, no identification. Bush scene with outbuilding.
Orchids. Unidentified. (6)
B/W prints – Pardelote, Spotted Pardelote, Silver Eye. (3)
B/W prints of various birds. All but two are identified.
Colour slides - caves, Margaret River.
Mounted colour print of Japanese Ruddy Crake. Photo by Ito Ikutake.
Colour prints – Pottery display. (11) Negatives- groups of adults. (9)
B/W prints photocopied – Western Whipbird (2) Western Shrike-Thrush.
B/W print of Blythe family group. Circa 1909. Men identified – Nos. 1 to 11.
B/W prints – cave scenes, unidentified adults (3). Colour print-Two People Bay.
B/W print - 5 adults, HOW second right.
B/W prints, mounted. Unidentified (4) Thornbill, Redwinged Wrens. Grey Fantail.
Whipbird (3). Emu Wren (2). Herbert Webster, father of Harley (H. O.) Webster.
Cut-away view of nest of Noisy Scrub Bird.
Colour slides - coastal scenes east of Albany, farm buildings.
George Masters – carte de visite. Ornithologist who travelled in Western Australia
1866 & 1867.
PRESS RELEASE
For Albany Advertiser – Two People Bay open to public.
PUBLICATIONS
Reprints from “The Western Australian Naturalist”.
Discovery of the Noisy Scrub Bird. Re-Discovery of the Noisy Scrub Bird. Further
Observations. The Western Whipbird at Two People Bay. By H. O. Webster, Albany.
The Noisy Scrub-Bird – Fact and Fiction by F.N. Robinson and G. T. Smith. (5)
Extracts from unidentified journal - Albany District development and the discovery
of the noisy scrub bird by Harley Webster. Les Johnston, 1982. Birds and the Total
eclipse, June 1974. Christian Science Monitor – Good wildlife news. 6 March 1963.
Coresearch – C.S.I.R.O. Circular March 1962. ‘Missing for 72 years’. CSIRO
Catalogue of recorded bird calls.
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Operation and activities of the R. A. O. U.
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Education Department. Staff Reports on teachers. 1937-1941, 1945. (6)
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H. O. Webster – brief resume of professional life.
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Parabolic reflector – Grampian Reproducers Limited.
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Miscellaneous – congratulations, appointments. (11)
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18 April 1940. Thesis in English Literature accepted. Thesis notes.
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THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES MAY BE FOUND IN
NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS HELD IN THE BATTYE LIBRARY
HEADING / KEYWORDS
New plea by Duke
Birds bring us (tourist) bouquets
Two People Bay - sealing industry
Hands off!
The noisy scrub – what of its future
Rare bird protection
Experts see rare birds
Shire stands firm on bird v townsite
Rare bird a hit overseas
Townsite in dispute because of bird
Shacks inspected at bird’s haunt
Minister denies statements
In defence of squatters
Rare birds to bring ornithologists
Finder of noisy scrub bird annoyed
Bird men criticise town fishermen
Albany given big wrap-up
Talks on fishing beach problem
Fire menaces rare birds
More protection needed
‘Better liaison needed’
Three settlements for south coast
‘That bloody bird’
The bird with the answers
When the scrub birds start courting
Scrub bird protection plan lauded
New orchid species
WA bush life
Ornithologists camp at Nornalup
Major Whittell – death notice
Party finds new cave at Augusta
Flares reveal cave wonders
Our natural heritage
“:Extinct” bird seen in S. W.
Shacks in reserve inspected
Rare bird May live at course
Success for bird watcher
Ban sought on fishing
Theory on scrub fire
Australian wildlife is in danger
Serventy sees noisy scrub bird in
danger
Reserves for rare bird
Bird puts planners to flight
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DATE / PAGE NO.
30 April 1963
6 June 1963
23 May 1963 page 11
23 February 1962
13 March 1962
11 September1962
25 September 1962
21 June 1963
19 February 1963
12 March 1963
19 March 1963
2 April 1963
5 April 1963
12 July 1963
19 July 1963 page 4
1 November1963
19 November 1963
3 April 1964
21 September 1964
23 September 1964
23 September 1964
12 October 1964
25 August 1967 page 2
18 July 1969 page 7
8 December 1969 page 7
22 September 1971
23 December 1980
10 February 1963
5 November 1927
8 February 1954
12 May 1958
16 May 1958
4 August 1958
25 December 1961
19 March 1963
24 October 1963
31 October 1963
1 November 1963
24 September 1964
8 March 1965
9 March 1965
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Tomorrow May be too late
3000 miles to see the noisy scrub bird
Duke of Edinburgh
Here and now by Athol Thomas
Public will be allowed in bird reserve
Duke urges more W. A. Reserves
Save scrub bird plan adopted
Kookaburra’s diet analysis – Dr.
Norman Robinson
An informal Duke visits the young
Duke goes looking for the bird
Changes at bay
Scrub bird thrives in captivity
West Australian
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West Australian
West Australian
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West Australian
West Australian
25 November1966 page 4
4 October 1966
4 October 1967
6 December 1968
2 April 1969
31 March 1971
20 September 1971
24 November 1971
West Australian
West Australian
West Australian
West Australian
Foster-mother to a rare bird
Waiting for a noise
Scientists’ delight, C.H.F. Jenkins
New home for birds
Harley Webster has just retired
Duke of Edinburgh saved the noisy
scrub bird.
Down South
New orchid species
Bird find
Cartoon
West Australian
West Australian
West Australian
West Australian
The Bulletin
West Australian
magazine
Great South News
Great South News
Great South News
Weekend News
7 November 1973
6 March 1974
14 February 1976
24 February 1976
Pages 1 & 8
24 February 1976
26 April 1979
8 January 1980
10 June 1986
8 February 1975
17 April 1981. Page 33
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