sentences:  Spencer named a small marsupial known locally as the kowari in recognition of Byrne's contribution as "Dasyuroides byrnei", and Byrne's work continues to contribute to scientists' understanding of central Australian mammals.He was also reportedly a blacksmith, and buried his dog at the back of the building in a small grave surrounded by ironwork railings, which still exists.Byrne is mentioned in Erlikilyika's biographical entry in the Australian Dictionary of Biography as appreciating his skills and talent.