The
Grange 
Credits
Acknowledgments
This web site is based on the book Discover The Grange
Heathland Reserve written and compiled by Danielle
Thurbon. All photographs are by Thelma Spice, unless
otherwise indicated. Additional photographs by Ilma Dunn and
Patrick Thurbon. This web site was produced on behalf of
“The Friends of The Grange” by David Kruger, Emu IT Pty Ltd,
building on work done by longtermfuture.
Illustrations by Nicolas Day (used with permission) are
taken from Field Guide to the Birds of Australia by
Simpson & Day, published by Penguin Books Australia.
The following people contributed to the writing of the
book, and subsequently, to this web site:
The Friends of The Grange, especially
Thelma Spice: President and photographer
Colin Smith: Vice President and editor
Penny McGuire White: Secretary
Gloria Fleming: Treasurer
Barry Stone
Mick Connolly: Front cover design
Lynn Clark: Researched, watched, and wrote the bird
section
and
The Excell Rangers: Tony Collins and Emily Cattermole for
valued contributions and editing
May Keely from the Oakleigh Historical Society
Roland Gesthuizen from Westall Secondary College
Patrick Thurbon for the illustrations and encouragement
Ilma Dunnfrom the Victorian Field Naturalists Club for her
photographs
Nicolas Day and Penguin Books for the bird illustrations
Dwayne Jones Evans and John Kenna from longtermfuture.com for technical and moral
support
Paula Reid for her valuable contributions to the vegetation
and education sections
Ben Reid for technical support
Brian McGlashen for his patience and technical support
Laurie and Paula from Paradigm 4
Troy and Marley Dalton
For their unswerving support, enthusiasm, and encouragement,
and their inspirational dedication to a very special
heathland oasis.
