Arthur Mattingley
Encyclopedia
Arthur Herbert Evelyn Mattingley (1870-1950), noted Australian bird photographer and ornithologist, was a founding member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
(RAOU) in 1901. He worked for over 40 years with the Commonwealth Customs Department
in Melbourne
. He also served as President of the RAOU 1913-1914 as well as organising ornithological expeditions to the Bass Strait
islands and to central and northern Australia
.
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) in 1901. He worked for over 40 years with the Commonwealth Customs Department
Australian Customs Service
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service is the Australian Federal Government agency responsible for managing the security and integrity of the Australian border, facilitating the movement of legitimate international travellers and goods, and collecting border-related duties and...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. He also served as President of the RAOU 1913-1914 as well as organising ornithological expeditions to the Bass Strait
Bass Strait
Bass Strait is a sea strait separating Tasmania from the south of the Australian mainland, specifically the state of Victoria.-Extent:The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the Bass Strait as follows:...
islands and to central and northern 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...
.