He was also a trustee of the Australian museum for 33 years.

He was director of the Australian Museum from 1921 to 1940.

Over many years he was also a major donor to the Australian Museum.

This was built with support and funding from the Australian Museum.

A television drive was arranged on behalf of the Australian Museum.

However he kept up his general interest in science, and acted as honorary secretary of the Australian Museum which had just been established.

He also served as president of the Australian Museum, Sydney.

He was also a trustee of the Australian Museum.

The remainder of the material would be held in the Western Australian Museum.

He was assistant director at Sydney's Australian Museum from 2004 to 2009.