photocopynon-fictionSanctuary to come under the jurisdiction of the Chief Secretary's Department.1940s

photocopyThe Sanctuary is to be retained exclusively for native birds and animals. A committee to be formed to take charge of the Sanctuary.1940s

photocopynon-fictionMr Holloway states that the Government made a thorough investigation before appointing a new committee to control Sanctuary. He also declined further comment on a statement by Mr Chisholm of the Royal Australasion Ornithologists Union.1940s

PhotocopyPrince William's (son of Duke & Duchess of Gloucester) visit to Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyResignation of K Byron Moore from Committee of Management at Sir Colin McKenzie Sanctuary.He was awarded a life-governorship of the Sanctuary.1940s

photocopynon-fictionNew Committee named in article. 1940s

photocopy Dr Karl Compton leading U.S. scientist visits Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyArticle on Australian Brush turkey including detailed description of building of mound and breeding of chicks. Mentions brothers W H and J M Ingram who donated money for enclosure.1940s

photocopyMr David Fleay returns from America with variety of animals and birds.1940s

photocopyDetailed report on the special screening of `motion pictures' in the Badger Creek Hall in honour of Mr and Mrs Fleay. `Colour pictures' were also shown of the Fleay's travels in America and film made on exhibits in Sanctuary. 1940s

PhotocopyRecent hatchings of birds include the masked owlet the first of its kind to hatch outside Tasmania.The Director reports an increase in visitors to the Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyRequest for usage of Coranderrk Reserve for extension of Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyHistory concerning Healesville - Sanctuary not mentioned.1940s

photocopyRecommendations from report by Mr Crosbie Morrison are being considered by State Government 1940s

photocopyMr Lindsay Field commenting on report made by Mr Morrison and defending work done by his committee. Other report states that further extension of Sanctuary would have to be deferred. 1940s

photocopyState Government to obtain expert to investigate complaints of unsatisfactory administration of the Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyMr P. Crosbie Morrison criticises the conditions at the Sanctuary, and recommends that it be made a State Institution. A number of Mr Morrison's findings on the Sanctuary are listed.1940s

photocopyLetter from a visitor criticising conditions for some animals and birds. 1940s

photocopyMr Hollway to visit the Sanctuary to discuss the Sanctuary's future with the Committee. 1940s

photocopyThe State government takes first steps to implement Mr Crosbie Morrison's recommendations.1940s

photocopyPhotographs of some parts of the Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyMr McDonald (Acting Premier) to recommend to Cabinet a grant to the Sanctuary to meet costs of fencing and transport of birds and animals.1940s

photocopyMr McDonald (Acting Premier) to ask Cabinet for funds to keep Sanctuary open. Membership tickets mentioned in article.1940s

photocopyState Government voted an Interim grant to tide the Committee over until the return of the Premier from overseas.1940s

photocopyMr Lindsay Field 'chairman 'of Sanctuary committee states that funds at the Sanctuary are exhausted.1940s

photocopyMr Elverd stating his views on the Sanctuary. 1940s

PhotocopyInterim grant to Sanctuary to help mend fencing and transport of animals.1940s

photocopyState Government grant to Sanctuary. 1940s

photocopynon-fictionThree letters concerning the members of committees past and present.1940s

photocopynon-fictionThe Premier not impressed with the suggestion to move the Zoo to Healesville.1940s