Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, 1967-1994 (bulk 1978-1986)

Component identifier:

Series 4

Content Summary:

The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland was established in 1962 to preserve the fauna and flora of Queensland and to educate the community on the preservation of the natural environment. Sinclair was Honorary Secretary of the Maryborough Moonaboola Branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland from its formation in 1967 until 1978, and was editor of the Branch newsletter Wambaliman. In 1977, he was co-opted to the State Council of the Society in Brisbane and served as President in 1980-1985. In 1986 he was Senior Vice President of the Society.

The series comprises a combination of files and loose papers, arranged roughly chronologically. The bulk of the files relate to Sinclair's position as President of the Society and include correspondence, minutes, director's reports, policy papers, memoranda, leaflets, reports, ministerial press statements, cuttings, newsletters, the WPSQ constitution (1981), and notes by Sinclair on strategies for the Society and changes to its administration.

Some of the papers in this series have been water damaged and affected by mould.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection was donated to the Library by Sinclair in 1995 and 2000.

Names:

Sinclair, John, 1939-

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