Henry Norman Burgess Wettenhall
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Dr Henry Norman Burgess Wettenhall AM
(1915–2000) was an Australia
n paediatric endocrinologist, philanthropist
, bibliophile and amateur ornithologist. He was a member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
(RAOU), President 1978-1983, and elected a Fellow of the RAOU
in 1989. In 1995 he sold his library of bird books to establish the Norman Wettenhall Foundation
in support of the natural environment. He was the principal fundraiser for the RAOU's Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds
project. He was a Member of the Order of Australia
.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(1915–2000) was an Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n paediatric endocrinologist, philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
, bibliophile and amateur ornithologist. He was a member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
The Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, also known as Birds Australia, was founded in 1901 to promote the study and conservation of the native bird species of Australia and adjacent regions. This makes it Australia's oldest national birding association. It is also Australia's largest...
(RAOU), President 1978-1983, and elected a Fellow of the RAOU
Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union Fellows
The Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union may elect somebody to the position of Fellow, the highest grade of membership, for service to the RAOU and to ornithology. Fellows of the RAOU are entitled to use the letters FRAOU after their name. There is a limit to the number of Fellows that may...
in 1989. In 1995 he sold his library of bird books to establish the Norman Wettenhall Foundation
Norman Wettenhall Foundation
The Norman Wettenhall Foundation is an Australian environmental philanthropic foundation and a charitable trust with tax deductible status. It supports projects that enhance or maintain the vitality and diversity of the Australian natural living environment, with an emphasis on conserving...
in support of the natural environment. He was the principal fundraiser for the RAOU's Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds
Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds
The Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds, known as HANZAB, is the pre-eminent scientific reference on Birds in the region, which includes Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and the surrounding ocean and islands...
project. He was a Member of the Order of Australia
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
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External links
- Norman Wettenhall Foundation
- Henry Norman Burgess Wettenhall (1915-2000) Gravesite at Brighton General Cemetery (Vic)