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3 unusual facts about Les Bursill


Doryanthes excelsa

Doryanthes excelsa has also inspired the naming of Doryanthes, the journal of history and heritage for Southern Sydney founded by Dharawal historian Les Bursill.

Les Bursill

In August 2008, Bursill became the founding editor of a new journal of local history, art and natural history named Doryanthes (after the genus of the Gymea Lily, endemic to the Sutherland Shire and Illawarra).

Over a ten-year period he also completed qualifications in Workplace Occupational Heath and Safety, Pharmacology (effects of drug and alcohol) and counseling.



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