Norman Chaffer
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Norman Chaffer OAM
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(1899 — 22 November 1992) was an Australian businessman, a bird photographer and an amateur ornithologist. He was a pioneer of colour cinematography
and won many awards. He was a member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
(RAOU), President 1954-1955, and made a Fellow of the RAOU
in 1991. He authored In Quest of Bowerbirds (Rigby, 1984) which was illustrated with his photographs. He was a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia
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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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Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
The Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales was formed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1879 as the New South Wales Zoological Society. A Royal Charter was granted in September, 1908, leading to a change to the current name on 10 February 1909...
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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...
(1899 — 22 November 1992) was an Australian businessman, a bird photographer and an amateur ornithologist. He was a pioneer of colour cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography is the making of lighting and camera choices when recording photographic images for cinema. It is closely related to the art of still photography...
and won many awards. 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 1954-1955, and made 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 1991. He authored In Quest of Bowerbirds (Rigby, 1984) which was illustrated with his photographs. He was a recipient of the Medal 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
- Obituary (.pdf file)