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

photocopyOverseas visitors complimenting Sanctuary fauna, but questioning poor housing. Sanctuary management stated modernization could not be carried out without further financial support. 1940s

photocopyThe snakes and reptiles brought back by Mr Fleay from America will not be housed at Healesville.1940s

photocopyProposals to investigate the enlargement of the Sanctuary submitted to the Lands Department and to the Soldier Settlement Commission.1940s

photocopyMonthly meeting of Sanctuary Committee.1940s

photocopyHistory concerning Healesville - Sanctuary not mentioned.1940s

photocopy two pages..Article published over four weeks, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12, 1944. Amongst subjects mentioned, start of charging for admission, setting up of Committee to choose land, flood damage, collecting animals, first captive platypus at Sanctuary and official opening of Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyPresent area of the Sanctuary is only 78 acres. Requires more land not only to breed our familiar animals but those which are threatened with extinction. 1940s

photocopy Loose talk about the bad conditions at Healesville Sanctuary. And if the Sanctuary is to prosper it must be extended to take in part of the old Coranderrk reservation.1940s

photocopyThe Chief of the Imperial Staff (Field- Marshal Lord Alanbrooke) visits Healesville Sanctuary.1940s

original Mr Pinches hopes to acquire rare birds for breeding with the grant from New York Zoo's grant.1940s

photocopyMr Hollway calls for a report on criticism of the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary by Mr Fleay. 1940s

PhotocopyMr Pinches explains the problems at the Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyThe committee of management welcome the probe into running of the Sanctuary.1940s

photocopyMr Pinches denies the accusations of Mr Fleay regarding poor management of Sanctuary. 1940s

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

photocopyChairman of the Management Committee remarks on the criticisms of the Sanctuary. 1940s

photocopyThe Premier asks Mr P. Crosbie Morrison to investigate complaints about the Sanctuary,and make a report to the State Government. 1940s

photocopySome explanations as to why the Committee of the Sanctuary lost confidence in Mr Fleay and reiterates their confidence in Mr Pinches. Comments on some derogatory points made by Mr Fleay.1940s

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

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

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 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

photocopyMr Elverd stating his views on the Sanctuary. 1940s

photocopy x 1 original x 1Report of inquiry made by Mr Crosbie Morrison.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