Thirty-four THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATU RALIS T March, 1953 
Australian Natural 
All members of the Section will 
be delighted to learn that their 
nominee, Emeritus Professor J. B. 
Cleland, C.B.E., M.D., Ch.M., has 
been awarded the Medallion for 
1952. This award, as you will re- 
call, is given to any person “who 
has increased popular or scientific 
knowledge of Australian Flora 
and/or Fauna, including Man; or 
has assisted notably in the propa- 
gation of Australian Flora and/or 
Fauna; or has discovered new 
species of importance; or has de- 
voted considerable time and care 
to the study of any phase of Aus- 
tralian Natural Plistory; or has 
performed definite service by the 
publication of articles of books.” 
As the above completely typifies 
the work which Professor Cleland 
has carried out during his entire 
life, it is felt that the Award Com- 
mittee has been right in making 
this notable Medallion available to 
Professor Cleland. 
Professor Cleland’s activities on 
the professional side have revolved 
principally around Pathology, but 
for hobbies (if they could be de- 
scribed as such!) he has interested 
himself especially in botany, prin- 
cipally systematics, ecology and 
plant distribution. Fie is our 
authority for Fungi, and his 
writings on ornithology, ethnology, 
anthropology are well known. His 
writings too on what could be best 
described as Natural History sub- 
jects arc a legion, and it is doubtful 
if there is any young naturalist to- 
day who has not received some help 
from Professor Cleland. 
In the Civic Field he has been 
most active and for this he was 
awarded by His Late Majesty 
George VI. the C.B.E. for “out- 
standing work in many fields.” 
History Medallion 
We are, in South Australia, I 
feel, extremely fortunate in having 
a man not only of the scientific 
calibre of Professor Cleland but in 
i having such a man who has 
achieved so much and yet is one of 
the most unassuming, helpful and 
kindly men one could ever wish to 
meet. His scientific attainments 
are great and many-sided, and 
whilst this present award is for 
“services rendered,” we know full 
well that the work will eo on. We 
o 
all offer our heartiest congratula- 
tions to Professor Cleland, and our 
best wishes for many years of use- 
ful life and good health to come. 
KANGAROO ISLAND 
FLORA AND FAUNA CLUB 
We are delighted to learn that a 
Club, covering the field of natural 
history of the Island has been es- 
tablished and has already a number 
of enthusiastic members. Mr. K. 
Dunstone, when visiting the Island 
last year, spoke to a gathering con- 
vened to form such a Club, and it 
is pleasing to note that part of his 
enthusiasm has been transmitted 
to its new members. The chairman 
is Dr. R. Burnell, and a warm invi- 
tation is extended to any member 
visiting the Island to meet their 
members and join in their activi- 
ties. 
“S.A. NATURALIST” 
The Editor will welcome sug- 
gestions to improve the layout and 
contents of the “S.A. Naturalist.” 
The best way this can be done is 
by sending along an article or short 
note on some phase of natural 
history not previously published. 
The Committee will welcome 
such contributions especially from 
our country members. 
