About John Neil McGilp
Lived 1881 – 1963 (aged 81–82). John Neil McGilp was an Australian ornithologist.
John Neil McGilp OBE (30 October 1881 – 1963) was a South Australian pastoralist and amateur ornithologist. He was a foundation member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (RAOU), and served as President of the organisation in 1938–1939. He was also President of the South Australian Ornithological Association (SAOA) in 1935-1936 and 1948–1949. He was also the founding President of the Adelaide Ornithologists Club in 1960. A keen oologist, he presented the South Australian Museum with his comprehensive collection of some 2500 clutches of the eggs of Australian birds.
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Who was John Neil McGilp?
Australian amateur ornithologist
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John Neil McGilp was born on 30 October 1881.
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John Neil McGilp died in 1963.
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John Neil McGilp was an ornithologist.
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John Neil McGilp was Australian.
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