Mike Carter to speak in Sydney

["Peter Marsh" <>]

Dear Stephen,
This is very interesting. Can you tell me why the move to National Office 
and the making of the award Australia wide? Was the donor a friend of Hobb's 
or did he just stand out as being the outstanding amateur ornithologist of 
his time?
It is interesting how quickly our stories are lost in a society so blessed 
with technology but no oral tradition!
And while on such discursive thoughts why are black and gold birds called 
"Regent ...."?
Regards
Peter