Don Goodsir Explained

Don Goodsir
Birth Name:Donald Henry Goodsir
Birth Date:1937 5, df=y
Birth Place:Haberfield, New South Wales
Nationality:Australian
Education:Bachelor of Arts
Alma Mater:University of Sydney
Occupation:Teacher, administrator
Years Active:1956–2010
Employer:NSW Department of Education and Training
Known For:Environmentalism
Notable Works:Gould League books on Australian birds and mammals
Spouse:Julie (nee Ferguson)
Children:3
Awards:Medal of the Order of Australia

Donald Henry Goodsir (21 May 1937 – 6 October 2010) was an Australian teacher, school administrator, author and environmentalist.

Early life

Goodsir was born in Haberfield, New South Wales on 21 May 1937 to Harry Goodsir (a maintenance engineer) and Molly Moore. He was educated at Haberfield Primary School, Fort Street Boys' High School and William Balmain Teachers' College.[1]

Career

At the age of 18, Goodsir was appointed to a one-room school at Bulby Brush School near Krambach, New South Wales, the same school attended earlier by Australian poet Les Murray.[2]

After three years Goodsir returned to Sydney where he taught while completing an Arts degree at the University of Sydney. After teaching in England for three years, he served as principal at public schools in North Sydney, Lindfield, Maroubra Junction and Mosman. Frustrated that books on birds focussed on North American species, he approached the Gould League and wrote the text for two books, on Australian birds and mammals.[1]

Goodsir went on to become an inspector of schools in Coonabarabran and a director of schools for Woollahra.[3]

After retirement

Following his retirement in 1994, Goodsir undertook many voluntary community roles including:

Goodsir also served as a volunteer teacher training adviser in Thailand, Kiribati and, while suffering from cancer, the Solomon Islands.[1]

Honours

Publications

Notes and References

  1. News: Urban crusader fought to conserve and protect his community. Richards. George. 26 October 2010. smh.com.au. 31 October 2010. 7 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121107071700/http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/urban-crusader-fought-to-conserve-and-protect-his-community-20101025-170rp.html. live.
  2. Kinross Smith. Graeme. September 1980. '...The Frequent Image of Farms' - A Profile of Les Murray. Westerly. 25. 3. 38–52. 31 October 2010. 6 January 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110106124854/http://www.austlit.edu.au/common/fulltext-content/pdfs/brn15260/brn15260.pdf. live.
  3. News: Don Goodsir, a terrific bloke, gentleman. Crawford. Kate. 14 October 2010. mosman-daily.whereilive.com.au. 31 October 2010. 6 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110706113448/http://mosman-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/terrific-bloke-gentleman/. live.
  4. Web site: Penguin supports preservation. 2007. defence.gov.au. 31 October 2010. 8 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110608045523/http://www.defence.gov.au/news/navynews/editions/5005/topstories/story9.htm. live.
  5. News: Friends hand over significant records. Page. Emma. 30 April 2009. mosman-daily.whereilive.com.au. 31 October 2010. 6 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110706113439/http://mosman-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/friends-hand-over-significant-records/. live.
  6. Web site: Community Advisory Committee Members. 2008. harbourtrust.gov.au. 31 October 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110228171543/http://harbourtrust.gov.au/docs/2007-2008appendices.pdf. 28 February 2011. dmy-all.
  7. Web site: 26 January 2008. Donald Henry Goodsir. live. It's An Honour. 17 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210817175706/https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1137645 . 17 August 2021 .

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