MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN … · Export Manager, Gippsland Growers ... Mrs Hazel Edith MAGANN, 6 Mendana Street, Lethbridge Park NSW 2770 . ... Director of Operations

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

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Mrs Muriel Florance McCABE, Davidson NSW 2085 For service to the community through Torchbearers for Legacy New South Wales, and to lawn bowls. State President, New South Wales Torchbearers for Legacy, since 2006. President, Roseville-Chatswood Torchbearers for Legacy, since 2000. President, Sydney Legacy Rosemary Club, Chatswood, 1992-1993; also served in various other Executive positions. President, East Roseville Women’s Bowling Club, 1994-1996 and 1998-2001; Secretary, 1998-2000; Life Member/Patron, 2004; Member, since 1980. Member, Management Committee, East Roseville Bowling Club, 1990s. Foundation Member, Roseville Probus Club for Men and Women, 1992-2009; Secretary, 2002-2009; President, 1998-1999; Senior Vice-President, 1997-1998. Ms Marion Carmel McCALL, 36 Penno Parade South, Blackwood SA 5051 For service to aviation through the Australian Women Pilots’ Association. Member, Australian Women Pilots’ Association. Member, Bunbury Aero Club, 2004-2009. Gained pilot's licence at age 50. Awards/recognition include: Nancy Bird Trophy for the most noteworthy contribution to aviation by a woman in Australasia, 2009. Winner, Duke of Edinburgh's Dawn-to-Dusk International Flying Competition, 2004 and 2007. International Women Pilots Proficiency Award.


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Mrs Janet McCULLOCH, Ballarat Central Vic 3350 For service to the arts, and to aged care and disability service organisations in Ballarat. Foundation Board Member, Ballarat Arts Foundation, since 2000; has held a range of positions including Social Secretary, Mistress of Ceremonies, and Member of the Grants Committee. President, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery Women's Association, since 1998; Coordinator of the Association’s concerts, since 2001. Committee Member, Ballarat Theatre Organ Society, since 1984; current Vice-President, concert organiser and performer. Current Member of the Ballarat Light Opera Company, the Ballarat Lyric Theatre and the Ballarat National Theatre. Volunteer Tour Guide, Her Majesty’s Theatre. Volunteer, Royal South Street Society Eisteddfod, since 1997. Volunteer, Uniting Care Ballarat 'BreezeWay' Program, since 2003. Volunteer, BRACE Education Training Employment (for people with disabilities), 1990s, 2009 and 2010; paid part-time employee, 1998-2008 and since 2011. Mrs Gail Vicki MacDONELL, 13 Howe Street, Broke NSW 2330 For service to veterans and their families through the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia. Current Inaugural National Health and Education Coordinator, Partners of Veterans Association of Australia Inc (PVA). Co-Founder, Partners of Veterans Association of New South Wales, 1999; Senior Vice-President, 1999-2000; Life Member, 2005; current State Health Education Coordinator. Established Capacity Building Pilot Program for PVA members, 2006-2007. Current PVA Representative and Prime Ministerial Advisory Council Representative, Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affair. Inaugural Member, National Mental Health Forum, 2005; current PVA Representative and Prime Ministerial Advisory Council Representative. Founding Member, Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters, since 2008. Current Member, Training Initiative Steering Group. Inaugural Chairperson, Maitland Partners of Veterans' Support Group, 1997-2001. Volunteer, Singleton Community Transport. Volunteer Area Representative, Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service, 1997-2001. Instigated and collaborated research into the Partners of Veterans with the Newcastle University, 2003/2004; currently investigating the same at the University of New England.


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Mrs Michelle Gaye McGRATH, 57 Sarre Street, Gungahlin ACT 2912 For service to community health through Alzheimer's Australia in the Canberra region. Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Australia ACT, 2001-2010; volunteer Executive Director, 1997-2000. Member, Home and Community Care Executive Directors Forum. Mr David Stewart McKERRELL, 'Wendamar', Lindenow Vic 3865 For service to primary industry, and to the community. Inaugural Chief Executive Officer, Kimberley Primary Industries Association, Kununurra, 2001-2007. Project Leader, Ord Horticulture Industry Development Project, 2005-2006. Member, Natural Resource Management Project Group, Horticulture Australia Ltd, 2004-2006; Voluntary Project Leader, 2001-2003 and 2003-2004. Foundation Committee Member, Kimberley Natural Resources Management Group, 2004-2006. Member, Rangelands Natural Resource Management Coordinating Group, 2004-2006. Deputy Chairman, Ord Catchment Reference Group, 2004-2006. Foundation Member, Growing East Kimberley Group, 2003-2006. Adviser, Development of Stage 2, Ord River Irrigation Scheme, (former) Western Australia Department of Industry and Resources, 2001-2006. Secretary, Mitchell River Catchment Agricultural Business Association, since 2007; Secretary, Water Security Steering Committee. Independent Consultant in Quality Assurance and Food Safety, ongoing. Senior Food Safety Auditor, Sci-Qual International Pty Ltd, since 2006. Chairman, Wy Yung Groundwater Protection Area Management Committee, since 1999. Steering Committee Representative, Water Quality Management Strategy, East Gippsland, 2000-2002. Delegate, Victorian Horticultural Growers' Council, 1995-1997. Honorary Treasurer, Australian Vegetable Growers' Federation, 1986-1991. Member, Vegetable Growers' Association of Victoria, active in 1990s. Export Manager, Gippsland Growers Network Pty Ltd, 1980s and 1990s. Office Manager, East Gippsland Field Days, since 2008; Organisation Body Member, 1987-2001. Secretary, Lindenow Bowling Club, 1995-2002 and since 2007; former President and Treasurer. Charter President, Lions Club of Lindenow, 1975; Secretary, for 3 terms; Member, for 33 years; Life Member, 2001. Member, Lions Club of Kununurra, 2001-2003. Former Captain, Lindenow Fire Brigade; Member, for 25 years. Foundation Member, Coongulmerang Cemetery Trust, 1997-2002. Secretary/Treasurer, Lindenow Memorial Hall Committee of Management, 1985-1991. Awards/recognition include: Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions Club of Lindenow, 2009.


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Mr Gregory John McLEAN, Engadine NSW 2233 For service to industrial relations. Assistant National Secretary, Australian Services Union, since 1997; full-time elected union official, since ca1982. Member, National Executive, Australian Services Union, since 1997. Network Coordinator, Asia and Pacific Region, Public Services International, for over 12 years; Member, Public Sector Working Committee; Member, Public Sector Policy Program Advisory Committee. Director, Government Skills Australia, since 2006; Chairman, Local Government Industry Advisory Committee; Member, Finance and Audit Committee. Director, Australian Local Government Training, since 2003. Director. Australian National Utilities Industry Skills Council, since 1997. Director, CREATE Australia, since 1997. Director, Country Energy, since 1996. Current Member, Cultural Industries Sector Advisory Committee, Innovation and Business Skills Australia. Current Member, Sport and Recreation Industry Advisory Committee, Service Skills Australia. Board Member, NSW Utilities Industry Training Advisory Board, 1996-2005. Board Member, NSW Public Services Industry Training Advisory Board, 1997-2003. Has held a number of positions on a range of industry organisations, including national and international, to represent employees and relevant industry organisations. Ms Emma Kate McLEOD, Stanmore NSW 2048 For service to community health through the Stillbirth Foundation Australia. Founder and Director, Stillbirth Foundation Australia, since 2005; the Foundation operates to reduce the incidence of stillbirth by funding and encouraging research into stillbirth and by increasing public awareness. The Foundation has raised over $800,000 for stillbirth research since 2005; and is the first charity of its kind dedicated to understanding stillbirths.


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Major John Joseph (Joe) McNEILL (Ret’d), 131 Gardiners Road, Habana Qld 4740 For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families. Senior Pensions Officer, Advocate, Review Board, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 1994-2010. Member, Mackay Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1993; Secretary; Welfare Officer; Delegate, district conferences. 2nd Officer, Habana Rural Fire Brigade, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, since 2009; Chairman, since 2009; Fire Warden, 2002-2009; Member, since 1997. President, Habana District Progress Association, 1999-2002; Inaugural Member, since 1993. Dr Peter Alexander MACDONALD, 17 King Avenue, Balgowlah NSW 2093 For service to local government, and to medicine. Mayor, Manly Council, 2004-2008; Deputy Mayor, 1995-1996; Councillor, since 1987; has served four terms as Councillor. Independent Member for Manly, Parliament of New South Wales, 1991-1999. Current President and Medical Practitioner, Australian Doctors International; Founder, 2000. Current Locum Medical Practitioner, Northern Territory Department of Health, since 2007. Medical Practitioner, Timor Aid, 2000. Medical Practitioner, Médecins Sans Frontières (Iran), 1999. General Practitioner, Manly, 1973-2006. Director, Plan International Australia, 2000-2003; an international community development organisation. Member, Association of Plan International Australia, 1997; Patron, since 1978. Former Chairman, Oz-Green Australia.


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Mrs Hazel Edith MAGANN, 6 Mendana Street, Lethbridge Park NSW 2770 For service to the community through a range of historical organisations. Current Member, Combined Historical Societies Standing Committee, Blacktown City Council. President, Mount Druitt Historical Society, since 2002. Current Member, Blacktown District Historical Society; Secretary, 1993-2000; Fellow, since 1995. President, Nepean Family History Society, since 2008; Member, since 1998. Instigator, ‘Ghost Tour’ program, St Bartholomew's Church and cemetery, Prospect, NSW, 1996. Current volunteer guide. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Mrs Valerie Mary MARCH, PO Box 54, South West Rocks NSW 2431 For service to the Indigenous community, particularly through the Booroongen Djugun Aboriginal Corporation. Co-Founder, Booroongen Djugun Aboriginal Corporation, 1990. Director of Operations and Co-Founder, Booroongen Djugun Culture Education and Training College, 1991. Co-Founder, Booroongen Djugun Aged Care Facility, 1997. Project Supervisor, Aboriginal Natural Resources Agreement, 2006. Mr Ian Harold MARSHALL, 23 Glen Gory Avenue, Buttaba NSW 2283 For service to surveying and mapping. National President, Institution of Surveyors Australia, 1996-1997; Vice-President, 1995; Inaugural Chairman, Cadastre and Land Administration Commission, 1995; Council Member, 1985-1995; Fellow, 1985. President, Institution of Surveyors New South Wales, 1985-1986; Vice-President/Treasurer, 1984; Committee Member, 1980-1984; Secretary/Treasurer, Hunter Manning Group; Member, 1970; Associate Member, 1961; Student Member, 1958. Senior Vice-President, New South Wales Country Surveyors Association, 1984-1987; Junior Vice-President, 1982-1983; Secretary/Treasurer, 1979-1981; Life Member, 2002. Appointed, Board of Surveyors of New South Wales, 1986-1993.


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Lady (Suzanne) MARTIN, 22 Rawson Avenue, Queens Park NSW 2022 For service to youth through the Sir David Martin Foundation. Board Governor, Sir David Martin Foundation. Volunteer, Triple Care Farm, Mission Australia. Supports, Creative Youth Initiatives, Mission Australia. Supports, South West Youth Services, Mission Australia. Organisations charity events. Awards/recognition include: Ambassador, Sir David Martin Foundation. Mr Wayne Sidney MASON, 6 Jefferson Court, Lutana Tas 7009 For service to athletics as a coach and administrator. Current Secretary, Australian Track and Field Coaches Association Tasmania. Minute Secretary, Board of Management, Athletics South, since 2009; current Assistant to the Executive Director; Deputy President, 1986-1988 and 2008-2009; Public Relations Director, 2002-2007; Track and Field Director, 1982-1986; Honorary Secretary, 1980-1982; Life Member, 1986; Member, Cross Country Sub-Committee, 1987-1988; Official, Interclub weekly track and field meets, 1982-1990; Master of Ceremonies, annual trophy presentation evening, since 1984. Current Board Member, Athletics Tasmania, Development Officer, for many years; Track and Field Commissioner, 2004; Official, Australian Championship events, since 1963; current Assistant Manager, State Junior Track and Field Team, and Coach; Assistant Manager, Tasmanian All Schools Team, 2009 and 2010; Assistant Manager, Tasmanian Primary Schools Track and Field Team, 2004. Life Member, Eastern Suburbs Athletics Club, 1994. Chief Track Umpire, Hobart Districts Little Athletics, 1997-2005; Treasurer, Centre Committee, 1998-2000; Official, 1997-2005; Arena Manager, for 2 years; Coaching Assistance, State Little Athletics Team, 2007-2011. Foundation Member, Veteran Athletics Association of Tasmania, since 1979; Competition Director, 1992; Convenor, Track and Field Organising Committee, National Championships, 1985 and 2000; Announcer, National Championships, 2007. Involved with the City to Casino Fun Run as a participant, official or administrator, for 38 years; Member Organising Committee, since 1980; Secretary/Treasurer, Organising Committee, since 2005; Announcer and Master of Ceremonies, since 1989. Announcer and Master of Ceremonies, Round the River Run, for 20 years; Budget Fun Run, for 20 years; Northern Suburbs Fun Run, for 20 years; Race to the Taste, for 5 years; and Cadbury Marathon, for 25 years. Awards/recognition include: Platinum Pin for 40 years’ service as a volunteer, Athletics Australia, 2010.


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Mr Leon Marcus MASSONI, deceased, Late of Portsea Vic 3944 For service to the tourism and hospitality industry as a restauranteur and vigneron. Proprietor and Viticulturalist, Massoni Vineyard, Red Hill. Proprietor, Massoni Wine Merchant. Proprietor, Tolarno French Bistro and Café Balzac. Partner, Café Florentino. Partner, Massoni Ristorante. Member, Restaurant and Caterers Association. Member, Chaîne de Rôtisseurs. Member, Viticultural Society. Member, Wine and Food Society. Honorary Life Member, Restaurant and Caterers Association. Awards/recognition include: Original 'Legend', Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, 1993. Mr Massoni died on 17 January 2011. Mr Charles John MASSY, Cooma NSW 2630 For service to the wool industry, and to the community. Principal, Partner and Founder, Severn Park Merino Stud, Cooma, 1975-2008. Chairman, Centre for the Application of Molecular Biology to International Agriculture, 1998; Director, 1995-1998. Director, (former) Australian Wool Research and Promotion Organisation, 1993-1995; Chairman, Research and Development Committee, 1994. Director, International Wool Secretariat, 1993-1995. Member, CSIRO Strategic Review Committee into future directions for CSIRO's research in the wool industry, 1994-1995. Member, NSW Stud Merino Breeders Association. Co-Founder and Managing Director, Australian Biofibre Ltd, 1991-1995. Director, Merino Gold Ltd, 1993-1995. President, Monaro Merino Association, 1990s. Chair, Fundraising Committee, Berridale Anglican Parish, 1998-2005.


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Mrs Kathleen Margret MASTERS, 9 Josephine Crescent, Kalamunda WA 6076 For service to people with a disability in Western Australia. Registered Nurse, Disability Services Commission, since 2009; Casual Nurse, 2007-2009. Support Worker, Open Options Program, Hills Community Support Group, since 2008. House Coordinator and Staff Trainer, Nulsen Haven, 1991-2007; Registered Nurse and Carer, 1975-2007. Ms Helen Elizabeth MAXWELL, ACT For service to the museum and galleries sector. Founder and Director, Helen Maxwell Gallery, 1998-2009. Founder and Director, aGOG (australian Girls Own Gallery), 1988-1998; it was a gallery in Canberra for the exhibition of works by female artists from across the country. Former Member, Interim Board, Canberra Museum and Gallery, during the initial planning stages of the Gallery. Teacher, Curatorship Theory and Practice, Art History Department, Australian National University. Current Author, ACT Art Notes column, Art Monthly Australia. Consultant, artsACT, for the valuation of artworks in the ACT public art collection. Participated in artsACT committees that selected artists to receive visual arts grants, for several years. Former Member, Australian Council Visual Arts Committee; selected artists to receive visual arts grants. Mr Trevor John MAYHEW, Oatley NSW 2223 For service to St John Ambulance New South Wales, and to the community. Current State Ceremonial Officer, St John Ambulance NSW; Member, State Council, 1992-2007; Deputy Chairman, Community Care Branch, 1992-2007; State Operations Manager, 1999-2005; Member, Olympic 2000 Planning Committee, for 7 years; District Officer, 1983; State Officer, 1992; Divisional Superintendent, 1975; Regional Superintendent, 1984; active Member, since 1953. Current Administration Officer, State Emergency Services (Kogarah Branch); Deputy Training Officer, until 2010; active Member, since 2005. Volunteer First Aid Officer, Sydney University Sports Union, 1964-1994. Justice of the Peace. Awards/recognition include: Appointed Knight of Grace, Order of St John, 2000; Commander, 1991; Officer, 1985; and Serving Brother, 1978.


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Mrs Maureen MERRICK, Henley Beach SA 5022 For service to cycling. President, Bicycle SA, since 1998; Vice-President, 1996-1998; Life Member, since 2003; Member and volunteer, since 1989; Volunteer Services Coordinator, since 1990s. Representative, Cycling and Pedestrian Safety Task Force, South Australian Road Safety Advisory Council, 2005-2008. Member, State Cycling Council, until 2005. Vice-President, Bicycle Federation of Australia, 2003-2008. Awards/recognition include: Volunteer of the Year, Sports SA, 2010. Outstanding Achievement Award in outdoor recreation (cycling), Recreation SA, 2009. Cycling Advocate of the Year, Cycling Promotion Fund, 2004. Mr Neville David MIBUS, Gordon Road, Prospect SA 5082 For service to social welfare through Community Food SA. Founding Member and Manager, Community Food SA, since 1990. Active Member, St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Adelaide. Administrative Manager, Lutheran Homes, Glynde SA, 1986-1988. Branch Manager, Lutheran Shipping, Lae, Papua New Guinea, 1982-1986. Manager, Lutheran Shipping, Madang, Papua New Guinea, 1973-1976. Ms Elizabeth Anne MILES, Drummoyne NSW 2047 For service to psychiatric nursing. Nursing Unit Manager, Rozelle Psychiatric Hospital, 1983-2009; worked in Acute Admission wards, 1980-1983; Nurse, McKinnon Detoxification Unit, 1976-1980. Member, New South Wales Nurses Association, 1970-2008.


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Mrs Dorothy Elaine (Dot) MILLS, 6 Willcock Place, Curtin ACT 2605 For service to athletics. Officials Education Officer for the ACT, Athletics Australia, 1980-2009. Officiated at Athletic Australia Championships, 1972-2007. Officiated at Grand Prix meets, 1972-2007. Officiated in various roles at national and international competitions including: - Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and Paralympics. - Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games; and Brisbane, 1982. - Pacific School Games, Canberra, 2008; and Melbourne, 2005. - Sydney Youth Olympic Festival, 2005 and 2007. - World INAS Games (athletes with a disability), Canberra, 2005. - World Cup Athletics, Canberra, 1985. - World Veterans Games, Brisbane, 2001. - World Masters Games, Canberra, 1997. - Australian Federal Police Championships, 1990-1992. - Pacific Conference Games, Canberra, 1977. Awards Officer, Athletics ACT, 1980-2009; Official, 1965-2008; Records Officer, 1969-1972; Life Member, 1995. Executive Member, South Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club, 1965-1989; Member, since 1965; Registrar, 1968-1985; Life Member, 1985. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Ms Jane MILLS, Birchgrove NSW 2041 For service to women's health, and through contributions to drug and alcohol related programs. Chair, Women's Alcohol and Drug Advisory Committee, since 2006; Foundation Member, 1984. Founding Member, Jarrah House; a women-only drug and alcohol detoxification unit. Member, NSW Council on Violence Against Women, 1998-2001. Chair, NSW Committee on Perpetrator Programs, 1999-2001. Chair, Ministerial Advisory Group on Sex Offender Programs, 1999-2000. NSW Coordinator, Psychosocial Support Project, Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Westmead Hospital, since 2004. Consultant, Life Force Cancer Foundation, 1995-2004; conducted professional development workshops for health professionals for many years; Counsellor and facilitator, support group for patients; undertook speaking engagements on behalf of the organisation. Senior Policy Analyst, Crime and Prevention Division, NSW Attorney General's Department, 2000-2001. Various roles, Directorate of the Drug Offensive, NSW Department of Health, 1984-1991. Counsellor, Women’s Refuge, Armidale, 1981-1982.


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Mr Gary Ian MORRIS, NSW For service to the Indigenous community, particularly through the Booroongen Djugun Aboriginal Corporation. Co-Founder, Booroongen Djugun Aboriginal Corporation, 1990. Co-Founder, Booroongen Djugun Culture Education and Training College, 1991. Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Booroongen Djugun Aged Care Facility, since 1997. Chair, Dunghutti Aboriginal Leadership Management Alliance. Chair, Many Rivers Regional Aboriginal Housing Management Services. Principle Consultant, Aboriginal Natural Resources Agreement, 2006. Mr Stanley Edward MOSES, 8 Parkin Court, Eden Hill WA 6054 For service to Australian Rules football in Western Australia. President, Swan Districts Football Club, 1968-1970; Vice-President, 1959-1961; Joint Vice-President, 1960-1962; Committee Member, 1965-1967; Recruiting Officer, 1962-1965; Selector, 1959-1961 and 1967; Life Member, 1960. Member, Board of Directors, Western Australian Football League, 1970-1978; Life Member, 1976. President, Swan Districts Football Club Junior Council, 1957-1959; Coach, 1957-1960. President, Bassendean Junior Football Club, 1953-1956 and 1962-1967; Coach, 1951-1957; Life Member, 1957. President, Swan Districts Football Club Past Players Association, 1963-1965; Life Member, 1968; involved in forming the Life Members Association, 1993; Secretary, 1994-1997. Involved with the formation of the Western Australian Football League Past Players and Officials Association, 1962; Life Member, 1976. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.


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Dr Annie MOULDEN, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For service to medicine as a paediatrician, and to medical administration. Deputy Clinical Director, Quality and Safety, Southern Health, since 2010. Clinical Director, Patient Safety and Risk, The Royal Children’s Hospital, 2008-2010; Head, Quality and Safety Unit, 2000-2008; established Medical Emergency Team, 2002; established Patient Safety Committee, 1998; Paediatrician, since 1984. Member, Victorian Quality Council, since 2004; Executive Member, since 2008; Chair, Patient Journey Steering Committee; Chair, Workplace Culture Working Group, 2005-2008; Member, Clinical Leadership Group. Leader, Paediatric International Patient Safety and Quality Callaborative. Faculty Member, Annual Forum, National Initiative on Children’s Healthcare Quality, USA, 2007. Involved, Safer Healthcare for Children series, American Academy of Paediatrics, 2008. Board Member, Very Special Kids, since 2003; Chair, Quality of Care Committee. Mrs Veronica Anne MOYLAN WA For service to music. Details not available at the request of Mrs Moylan.


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Mr Bernard Anthony MUNGOVEN, Cammeray NSW 2062 For service to the Catholic Church as a volunteer archivist. Current volunteer Archivist, The Parishes of Our Lady of the Way (St Mary's Catholic Church, North Sydney; St Francis Xavier, Lavender Bay; and Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Kirribilli). Over the past 20 years Mr Mungoven has been active with preserving the history of the three parishes run by the Jesuit Fathers since 1879, caring for the registers of the parishes and organising restoration for items; he also organises displays and information plaques for the parishes’ valuable items. Volunteer, Matthew Talbot Homeless Services, since 2003. Volunteer, The Smith Family, 1985-2003. Volunteer, Paulian Villa, Northbridge, 1985-2001. Awards/recognition include: International Year of Volunteers award, 2001. Mrs Josephine Margaret MUNRO, Strathmerton Vic 3641 For service to youth through the Guiding movement, and to the community. Unit Leader, 1st Strathmerton Girl Guides, since 1958. Member, Girl Guides Victoria, since 1952. Member, Victorian Guide Training Team, 1970-1986. Selected to attend Girl Guides International Leaders Camp in Denmark, 1986. Involved in forming the Kids of the Uniting Church of Australia Club for 10-15 year olds, 1999-2009; club activities included cooking and craft. Executive Member, Strathmerton Lioness Club International, since 1984. Member Australian Red Cross, since 1961; attends First Aid Posts at community events such as local shows, the Murray River Canoe Marathon and school sport. Current volunteer, Planned Activity Group. Member, Uniting Church of Australia Strathmerton, for many years; Chairperson, for many years.


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Mr James Bryan MURCH, Woy Woy NSW 2256 For service to the community through the Macquarie Branch of National Seniors Australia. Chairman, Maquarie Branch, National Seniors Australia, since 2009; President, 2003-2007; Vice-President, for 4 years; Member, various roles, since 1992. President, Eastwood Uniting Church Musical Society, 1999-2001; Vice-President, 2002; Logistics Officer, 2007; Property Officer, 1997-1998; Life Member, 2002; Member, since 1980. Member, Post Polio Network, since 1998. Volunteer, Medical Transport Program, Christian Community Aid, 2000-2007. Mr George Maxwell NEILSON, ‘Minnamurra’, 14-16 Clements Street, Drummoyne NSW 2047 For service to rowing, and to the community. Coach and Patron, Balmain Rowing Club, since 1940; has served in a variety of Executive and non-Executive roles, since 1940; Life Member, 1956. Coach, state representative scullers, NSW Rowing Association, for many years; Life Member, 2007. Patron, NSW Union of Rowers, since 1999; Member, for many years. Team Leader, Small Boat Restoration Group, Sydney Heritage Fleet, for many years; volunteer, 1985-2006. Volunteer, Drummoyne Meals on Wheels, 1989-2009. Volunteer and Founding Member, West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade, 1956-1990. Awards/recognition include: NSW Maritime Medal, NSW Maritime Authority, 2006.


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Mr Edward James (Jim) NESTOR, deceased, Late of Victor Harbour SA 5211 For service to cycling as a coach and official. Executive Member, South Australian Cycling Federation; State Selector; Coach; Life Member. Technical Official, Australian Cycling Federation. Assistant Judge, Tour Down Under, 1990. Foundation Member, Sturt, Holdfast Marion Cycling Club; Life Member. Captain, South Australian Cycling Team, 1946. Held all the SA Amateur Cycling Track and Road titles between 1939 and the 1950s. Fastest time in the Melbourne to Colac 100 mile Road Race, 1947. Represented Australia at the London 1948 Olympic Games, and the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games. Represented Australia at the Vancouver 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, finishing 4th in the Road Race. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Mr Nestor died on 16 June 2010. Mr Raymond John NEWEY, 17/155 Kent Street, Millers Point NSW 2000 For service to the community in the Millers Point area. Board Member, Millers Point Youth and Employment Partnership, since 2003; involved in its establishment, 1995. Former Chair, Millers Point/Dawes Point/The Rocks Resident Action Group; Member, since 1997. Chair, Darling House Aged Care Association Inc, since 2005. President, Millers Point Community Tennis Club, 2000-2007.


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Mr Gordon Lauri NEWTON, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the community, particularly through Wesley College. Honorary Fellow, Wesley College, since 2010. Former Member, Wesley College Council, 1977-1984. Foundation President, Wesley College Foundation, 1978-1980; Chairman, Establishment Committee, 1978; Life Governor. Founder and Patron, Sapere Aude Society, since 1996; the Society is an extension of the Wesley College Foundation which encourages the making of bequests to the College. Fellow, Old Wesley Collegians Association, since 2009; Member, since 1950. Vice-President, Carlton Football Club, 1965-1972; Board Member, 1965-1973; Life Member, since 1972. Supporter, The Alfred Hospital Foundation. Board Member, Epworth Hospital, for 10 years. Justice of the Peace. Mrs Margaret NORMAN, 9 Pryor Crescent, Old Bar NSW 2430 For service to people with a disability through Riding for the Disabled. Secretary/Treasurer, Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia, 1982-1984. President, Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW), 2002-2007; Vice-President, 2000; Board Meeting Convenor, 2007-2000; Marketing/Promotions Officer, 2010; Board Director, 1997; Honorary Executive Officer, 2002-2007; Honorary Secretary, 1973-1981, 1985-1988 and 1996-1997; Life Member, since 1986; Member, since 1973. Regional Representative, Mid-North Coast Region, 1998. Regional Representative, Northern Tablelands Region, 1997. Foundation Member, Taree Centre, Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW), since 1998. Foundation Member, 'Tall Timbers' Centre, Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW), 1980; Honorary Secretary, 1980-1984. Competitor (Swimming), World Masters Games, Sydney, 2009; and at the National Masters Games, Tasmania, 2010. Awards/recognition include: Distinguished Long Service Award, Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW), 2006.


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Mr Barry Newton NOVY, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the community, particularly children, as a fundraiser for charitable organisations. Director, Women's and Children's Health Board, 2002-2004, and The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Board, 2004-2008; (both entities were governed by the one Board until 2004). Chairman, RCH Foundation, 2000-2007; Board Member, 1992-2007; Supporter, since ca1985. Current Chairman, Children's Bioethics Centre Development Board; established by the RCH Foundation in 2009 to support the activities of the Children's Bioethics Centre. Founding Executive Member, RCH-1000, since 2001; aims to provide significant funding for research programs to be conducted by The Royal Children's Hospital and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Founding Member, Centre of Hormone Research Development Board; Chairman, for several years ca2000. Member, Panel of Advisers, Jewish Studies Department, University of Melbourne, since 2007. Adviser on Fundraising and Council of Reference, The Dax Centre of the Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria, since 2007. Current Member, Chairman's Advisory Council, Melbourne Opera. Board Member, YMCA of Victoria, 2006-2008. Inaugural Member, The Grattan Institute, since 2008. Chairman, Kellogg Alumni Club of Australia, since 1998. Industry Representative, Estate Agents’ Council for Consumer Affairs Victoria, since 2009. Current Managing Director, Kliger Wood Real Estate; Director, since 1984. Fellow, The Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Fellow, The Institute of Chartered Accountants. Associate, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Awards/recognition include: Victorian Father of the Year, Father's Day Council of Victoria, 2002.


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Mr Peter Anthony NUNAN, 36 Norfolk Street, Coorparoo Qld 4151 For service to the community as a volunteer with maritime and geographical organisations. Volunteer Researcher, Queensland Maritime Museum, since 1994; Board Member, for 2 years. Volunteer, Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, since 1994; Fellow, since 2008. Inaugural Treasurer, Brisbane Chapter, East-West Center Alumni Association, since 2005; Member, since 1970. Current Committee Member, Australian Geography Competition, from its inauguration. Volunteer, 4MBS Classic FM, since 1994. Author, HMAS Diamantina: Australia's last River Class Frigate (1945-80), published in 2005. Co-Author (with David Jones), Master Mariner – The Story of Captain Harold Chesterman, published in 2009. Co-Author (with David Jones), US Subs Down Under – Brisbane 1942-45, published in 2005. Mrs Violet NUTT, 21 Catlett Avenue, North Rocks NSW 2151 For service to youth, and to the community. Member, North Rocks Youth Club, for 25 years. Volunteer, Drug Arm, for 10 years. Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House Westmead, since 2001. President, Rotary Club of North Rocks, 1999-2000 and since 2010; Executive Member, since 1994. Youth Service Director, activities included Junior Public Speaking Competition, Leadership Awards, Youth Driver Awareness, National Youth Science Forum and Model United Nations Assembly, 1996-1999. Community Service Director, activities include ‘Christmas in July’ at Ronald McDonald House, Carols by Twilight, Australia Day Flag Raising and Relay for Life, 2005-2008. Executive Member, North Rocks Soccer Club, for 35 years; Vice-President, since 1991; Life Member, 1983. Committee Member, Granville and Districts Soccer Football Association, for many years; Junior Vice-President of Girls Football, 1992-1993. Current Board Member, Hills District Soccer Association. Committee Member, Kanga Cup, for many years. Chairman, North Rocks Parks Management Committee, The Hills Shire Council, 2004-2008; Secretary, since 2008. Member, Australia Day Advisory Committee, since 2004. Current Honorary Ranger, North Rocks Park. Former Committee Member, Orange Blossom Festival.


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Ms Elizabeth (Beth) O'BRIEN, Vic For service to women, particularly through the delivery of educational programs in the prison system. Current Assistant Manager, Centre for Corrections Education, Deer Park Campus, Kangan Institute (formerly Kangan-Batman TAFE), Dame Phyllis Frost Centre; Teacher, since 1989. Involved in the delivery of education services in women's prisons, since 1989. Established, Master of Arts (Writing) at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre through an affiliation with the Swinburne University of Technology, since 2005. Human rights activist and advocate working with Indigenous prisoners to enable access to educational opportunities and art groups. Working with women in their transition from prison to remain in education. Current Member, Australasian Corrections Education Association. Awards/recognition include: Dame Phyllis Frost Award, National Council of Women of Victoria, 2007. Inducted into the Victorian Women's Honour Roll, 2005.


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Mr Robert James OSBORNE, 27 Dundas Road, Maryborough Vic 3465 For service to local government, and to the community through a range of health, service and sporting organisations. Mayor, City of Maryborough, 1982/1983 and 1993/1994; Councillor, 1978-1995. Compère, Carols by Candlelight, for the past 26 years. Board Member, Maryborough and District Health Service, since 2008; President, Fundraising Committee, 2004. Chairman, Fundraising Committee, Maryborough Hospital; Life Governor; Board Member, since 2008. Current Secretary, Probus Centre South Pacific; Member, 2003-2009. Member, Probus Association of Victoria; President, ca1999-2003; Past President, 2004-2006; Vice-President, 1998; Life Member; Compère, Annual Concerts. Chairman, Probus District 9780. President, Probus Club of Maryborough, 1997-1998, 2004-2005 and since 2010; Vice-President, 1996-1997, 2003-2004 and 2008-2009; Member, since 1995. Chairman, Rotary District 9780, 2004; Public Relations Officer. President, Rotary Club of Maryborough, 1990-1991; Member, Corporate Alliance Committee, 2001-2004; Member, Polio Eradication Committee; Member, Bowelscan Program, since 2008; Member, various committees, since 1990. Life Member, Maryborough Apex Club; President; District Governor; Member, National Relations Committee; President, Zone 7; Founder, Junior APEX Club (Summit), in the Philippines. Foundation Member, Regional Sports Assembly. President/Life Member, Maryborough Netball Association. President, Country Victorian Basketball Council, 1981-1999; Life Member; current Member; assisted in the establishment of Competition for the intellectually disabled; player/coach/referee, for 35 years. Manager, Under 16s Victorian boys teams, 1974-1981. Tour Leader, Victorian team to the USA, 1990. Current Treasurer, Goldfields FM 99.1; Chair/President; established radio station; Board Member, 2003. Sports Commentator, Radio 3CV, for 25 years; Compère/fundraiser of 3CV's Mother's Day Appeal, for 20 years. Area Announcer, Maryborough Highland Society, since 1987; volunteer Musician, since 2004; Member/volunteer, since 1961. Performer/Member, Maryborough Theatre Group, since 1962. Volunteer, Havilah Hostel, since 1995. Justice of the Peace, for the past 37 years; Bail Justice, for 14 years. Civil Celebrant, for the past 29 years. Promoter of Diabetic Education Program. Conducts positive ageing lectures/seminars. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Sapphire Pin, Rotary Club of Maryborough; Paul Harris Fellow.


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Mr Wilfred James OSBORNE, 6/11A Smith Street, Longford Tas 7301 For service to the thoroughbred horseracing industry, and to the community. Committee Member, Tasmanian Turf Club, 1972-1998; Life Member, since 1998; Member, for 40 years. Committee Member, Longford New Year’s Day Race Committee, Longford Race Course, for many years. Committee Member, Thoroughbred Breeders Tasmania; Life Member. Member, Northern Tasmanian Events Club, since the 1950s; Life Member. Member, Midlands Agricultural Association, since 1937; Life Member. Member, Campbell Town Council, for 25 years; and Deputy Warden. Justice of the Peace, for 50 years. Mr Barry Thomas O'SHEA, 1 Vowles Street, Dalby Qld 4405 For service to local government, and to the community of Dalby. Councillor, Dalby Town Council, 1996-2008; Deputy Mayor, for 4 years. Chair, Water and Sewage Committee, for 10 years. Chair, Dalby-Wambo Library Committee. Member, Dalby-Wambo Aerodrome Board. Member, Dalby-Wambo Saleyard Board. Chair, Condamine Balonne Water Committee. Inaugural Director, Condamine Alliance, since 2002. Founding Member, Dalby Sub Committee, Lifeline Darling Downs, 1983-1993. Member, National Seniors Association. Member, Dalby Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Member, St Joseph’s Catholic Parish Council, Dalby; Delegate, Toowoomba Diocesan Assembly of the Catholic Church.


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Mr Edward William O'TOOLE, Blackburn North Vic 3130 For service to the community of Whitehorse through social welfare and service organisations. Founding President/Coordinator, Whitehorse Day Club, 2000-2010; based at the Box Hill RSL Club and in conjunction with their Welfare Department. Volunteer, Box Hill Hospital Kiosk, 1992-1996. Volunteer, City of Whitehorse Meals on Wheels, 1989-1994. President, Mitcham Orchards Probus Club, 1999; Vice-President, 1998; Tours Director, 1993-1999; Foundation Member, retired 2008. President, Blackburn North Branch, Liberal Party, 1990-1996. Mrs Elizabeth Lorraine O'TOOLE, Blackburn North Vic 3130 For service to the community of Whitehorse through social welfare and service organisations. Founding Secretary/Coordinator, Whitehorse Day Club, since 2000; based at the Box Hill RSL Club and in conjunction with their Welfare Department. Volunteer, Box Hill Hospital Kiosk, 1992-1996. Volunteer, City of Whitehorse Meals on Wheels, 1989-1994. Foundation Member, Mitcham Orchards Probus Club, 1990-2000. Earlier voluntary roles with the Blackburn North Progress Association, and the Blackburn North Adult Education Book Club.


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Ms Helen Mawditt PAGE, Kew Vic 3101 For service to the community, particularly through the Australian Garden History Society. Foundation Member, Australian Garden History Society, since 1980; Member, National Management Committee, 1995, 1996 and 1998-2003; Chair, Victoria Branch, 1994-2004; Convenor, National Conference, 1994 and 2001. Working Bee Organiser for a number of historic gardens such as Belmont, Turkeith, Mooleric, Trawalla, Buda, Wombat Park, Tute's Cottage, Glenara, Bishopscourt and Medlow, since 1991; as well as organising information booklets for some of these gardens. Advocate, Bishopscourt Garden, East Melbourne, since 1998. Ongoing fundraiser for the Society's Kindred Spirits Fund. Ongoing active Member, Landscape Advisory Committee, Heritage Council of Victoria. Current Member, Activities Sub-Committee, Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne. Member, Williamstown Botanic Gardens Advisory Group, Hobsons Bay City Council. Founding Member, Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens, since 2009; active Member, Organising Committee, 150th Anniversary Celebration, 2010. Current active Member, The Dry Stone Wall Association of Australia (Victoria Branch). Current active Member, The Lyceum Club Melbourne. Author, Watering Heritage Gardens and Trees, Heritage Council of Victoria. Author, A Potted History of Williamstown Botanic Gardens. Mr Robert PARR, 1/388 Carrington Street, Adelaide SA 5000 For service to the community as a contributor to charitable fundraising activities. Current Program Manager and Cinema Manager, Wallis Cinemas Group. Through his position as Cinema Manager, Mr Parr makes available and facilitates the use of the Chelsea Theatre by charitable and fundraising organisations to generate funds through the screening of movies; he has assisted over 140 local charities and schools, since 1971. Has raised approx $200,000 each year, for the past several years. Current Board Member, Independent Cinemas Association of Australia.


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Mr David Walter PARTRIDGE, ‘White Rocks’, Brunswick Junction WA 6224 For service to the dairy industry in Western Australia, and to the community. Dairy and Veal Producer, W S Partridge & Sons, Brunswick Junction, Western Australia. Member, Dairy Advisory Board, National Foods, 1994-2000. Board Member, Australian Dairy Corporation (now Dairy Australia), 1986-1995; Deputy Chair, 1989-1995. Deputy Chair, Austdairy; 1989-1995; Chair, Board Sub-Committee to establish milk plants in South East Asia and the Middle East; consultant in establishing dairy farms in Vietnam, 1996-1997. Board Representative, Thai Dairy Industry Company Ltd, 1991-1996. Executive Member, Australian Dairy Industry Council, 1986-1989; Member, Advisory Committee, 1983-1986. Dairy Farmers’ Representative, National Farmers' Federation, 1979-1990; Chairman, Economic Committee, 1981-1990. Delegate from Western Australia, Australian Dairy Farmers' Federation,1977-1989. Board Member, Primary Industry Bank of Australia, 1984-1988. Member, Dairy Industry Working Group, Western Australian Department of Agriculture, 2000-2001. Member, Western Australian Irrigation Commission, 1980-1988. President, Dairy Section, Western Australian Farmers' Federation, 1983-1987; Life Member. Member, Western Australian Water Resources Council, 1978-1987. Member, Murdoch University Foundation for Continuing Veterinary Education. Trustee, Moss Agricultural Research Fund, University of Western Australia. Council Member, Perth College - Anglican School for Girls. Advisory Board Member, Harvey Agricultural College. Secretary, Vestry of St Peter's Anglican Church, for 25 years. Chairperson, ‘Working Life’; an association of small heritage sites and museums in the south west of Western Australia. Awards/recognition include: Award of Honour, National Farmers' Federation.


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Mr David Clifford (Dick) PAYTEN, 24 Morrison Avenue, Chester Hill NSW 2162 For service to veterans through the Seventh Australian Infantry Division Association. President, Seventh Australian Infantry Division Association, since 2004; fundraiser. Under his Presidency a number of projects have been established, including: - Commemorative plaques on the Wahroonga Kokoda Garden Memorial. - A 7th Division memorial plaque at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park, north Queensland. - A 7th Division memorial wall on the Sydney to Canberra Remembrance Driveway, Bass Hill. Current Chairman and Founding Member, Mogriguy War Veterans Descendants and Citizens Association. Current Appeals Chairman and Welfare Officer, Bankstown Legacy; volunteer, for over 20 years. Chairman and Founding Member, Evans Head Legacy, 1980s. Mr Oswald James PEARCE, NSW For service to veterans through the 2/1 Field Regiment Association. Involved in forming the 2/1 Field Regiment Association, 1955; Foundation Executive Member, since 1955; current Treasurer. Representative, 6th Division Executive Association Committee, 1985-2009.


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Mr Roland John PERRY, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to literature as an author. Author, 24 books (biography, fiction, non-fiction), newspaper articles, documentaries (film); many relating to Australian history, politics, sport and Indigenous issues. Former journalist, The Age newspaper. Member, Advisory Council, National Archives of Australia, since 2006. Member, General Sir John Monash Foundation, since 2008. Director, Spirit of Australia Foundation. Former Member, The Bradman Foundation. Contributor to many charities, non-for-profit organisations, community projects and educational institutions through royalties from his books, personal donations and in-kind support. Beneficiaries include the Bradman Foundation, the Indigenous Literary Project, the Great Gallipoli Run (Victorian Firefighters), various service clubs, cricket and football clubs, the Lady Bradman Cup, Legacy, the Returned and Services League of Australia, and secondary and tertiary institutions. Awards/recognition include: National Literary Award for Non-Fiction, Fellowship of Australian Writers, 2004; for Monash: the outsider who won a war (Random House, 2004). Cricket Biography of the Year, UK Cricket Society, 2006; for Miller's Luck, biography of Keith Miller. Mr Damian Bruce PIKE, 12 Manooka Street, Burwood East Vic 3151 For service to the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Vendor, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable stall at Prahran markets, since 1986. Awards/recognition include: Mushroom Retailer of the Year, Australian Mushroom Growers Association, 2008 and 2009. Inducted as a Legend into the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Hall of Fame, 2007.


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Mr Edward Charles PLUNKETT, deceased, Late of Macgregor ACT 2615 For service to the community of the Canberra region through a range of organisations. President/Committee Member, Fire Brigade Historical Society of the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra Fire Museum, 2003-2010. Senior Firefighter, Australian Capital Territory Fire Brigade, 1976-1993. Firefighter, New South Wales Fire Brigade, 1960-1976; volunteer firefighter, 1953-1960. Member, Belconnen Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, until 2010; also served as Treasurer. Director, West Belconnen Rugby League Club, also served as President of the football club. Mr Plunkett died on 30 July 2010. Mr Clarence Charles (Clarrie) POLLARD, 35 Birkinshaw Avenue, Tranmere SA 5073 For service to the community, particularly through the Payneham Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. President, Payneham Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1995-2009; Committee Member, for 16 years; Life Member; Member, for 64 years. Life Member, Payneham Football Club; player and official, for 38 years. Committee Member, Payneham Sports Association, for 20 years. Life Member, Glynde Sports and Social Club. Member, Payneham Cricket Club. Treasurer, Payneham Probus Club, 2008-2009; President, 1991 and 1998; Tours Officer, for 4 years; Committee Member; Member, for 25 years. Board Member, Eldercare, 1975-1994. Elder, Uniting Church Congregation, for 21 years. Committee Chairman, Trowbridge House Retirement Homes, 1990-1996. Board Member, Payneham Dudley Park Cemeteries Trust Inc, since 1995. Committee Member, Jubilee Committee, City of Payneham Council, 1984; Committee Member, Bicentenary, 1988. Committee Member, Neighbourhood Watch; Zone Leader, for 6 years. Committee Member, Hectorville Primary School, for 10 years. President, Employees Social Club, Adelaide City Council, for 12 years; Member, for 29 years. President, Employees Sick and Accident Committee, Adelaide City Council, for 12 years; Member, for 29 years. Treasurer, Town Hall Social Club, Adelaide City Council, for 2 years; Member, for 8 years. President, Adelaide City Council Branch, Municipal Officers Association, for 4 years; Member, for 12 years; Member, State Branch, for 11 years. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, City of Payneham, 1989.


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Dr James Stephen (Jim) POLLOCK, 12 Launder Street, Mundingburra Qld 4812 For service to wildlife conservation. President, North Queensland Wildlife Care Inc, since 2003. Established Wildlife Education and Assessment Centre, 2009; the North Queensland Wildlife Care Group is located in the Centre. Current Trustee, Queensland Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Involved in administrative roles, North Queensland Branch, Australian Veterinary Association; Life Member. Trustee, Queensland Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Established Aachilpa Veterinary Hospital, 1992-2002; Veterinarian, since 1967. Maintenance Officer, Bluewater Training and Camping Centre, Girl Guides Australia; Member, Bluewater Guide Campsite Committee. Chairman, then President, Townsville Choral Society Inc, 1989-2006; Member, Management Committee, since 1988; Member, since 1985; Life Member, 2008. Current Vice-President, North Queensland Eisteddfod Association. President, Bowen Meals on Wheels, for several years. Mrs Colleen Hilda POTTS, Kotara NSW 2289 For service to the performing arts in the Hunter region. President, Chairman, Administrator, Opera Hunter, 1988-1997; Founding Secretary, 1984-1988; involved in establishing the company; various key roles including Production Manager, Stage Manager and Costume Designer; Life Member. Science Teacher, Hunter School of the Performing Arts, NSW Department of Education and Training, 1972-2002. Opera Singer, Maitland Gilbert and Sullivan Society, 1977-1993; sang the lead role in every production (15) during that time and Directed the 1993 production; also involved in many smaller concerts during that time. Conducts dance classes for seniors, University of the Third Age (Eastlakes, Hunter and Lake Macquarie), tap dance and belly dance, since 2004. President, Friendship Force, Newcastle Branch, 2003-2004; Vice-President, 2001-2002; Activities Director, for 2 years.


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Ms Helen Mary PRESTON, 32 Waratah Way, Wahroonga NSW 2076 For service to conservation and the environment. President, STEP Inc (South Turramurra Environment Protection), 1978-1982; Member, 1979-1989. Member, Bushland Management Working Party, Ku-ring-gai Council, 1981-1989; advocate for its establishment. Coordinator, Greenspace Program, 1985-1986. Responsible for developing ‘STEP Method of Selective Hand Clearing for Bushfire Hazard Reduction’, 1980. Inaugural President, Australian Association of Bush Regenerators, 1986-1987. President, Union of Lane Cove Valley Conservationists, 1980s. Co-Author, Plan of Management for Bushland Areas, 1984. Involved in the production of the STEP book, A Plan of Management for South Turramurra Bushland, 1980. Mr Ian Leslie RAMSAY, PO Box 1854, Bathurst NSW 2795 For service to community health, particularly for people with an acquired brain injury, and to a range of service organisations. Member, Brain Injury Community Awareness Program, since 2003. Chairman, Central West Brain Injury Action Group, since 2007; Member, since 2004. Committee Member, Bathurst Branch, Riding for the Disabled Association, since 2004. Member, Management Committee of Banyurra, since 2003. Community Representative, Bathurst Evans Health Council, 2002-2005. Held a range of executive positions at local and regional levels within the Sydney Branch, Apex New South Wales, 1973-1986; Life Member, since 1985. President, Rotary Club of Bathurst Macquarie, 2002-2003; served in Executive positions, 2000-2003. President, Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak, 1997-1998; served in Executive positions, 1995-2000. Member, Western District Exhibit Committee, since 1996. Secretary/Treasurer, Western Group of Show Societies, 1997-2001. Executive Secretary, Bathurst Show Society, 1987-1998; Honourable Treasurer, 1978-1987. Community Representative, Council of Central West Community College, 1996-2001; Treasurer, Management Committee, 1990-1996. President, Peel Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, 1995-2003; Member, 1993-1995. Policing volunteer, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and Paralympics. Junior Legatees Mentor and Intermediate Member, Sydney Legacy, 1958-1964.


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Mr John Maxwell RAMSEY, Morphett Vale SA 5162 For service to basketball as an administrator, official and mentor, and to the Australian Railway Historical Society, South Australia. Volunteer Statistician, National Basketball League, 1997-2005. Statistician, National Junior Basketball Championships, 2003. Convenor, National Championships, Morphett Vale Stadium, 1999. Convenor and Club Delegate, Morphett Vale Stadium (SA Junior Championships), Basketball Association of SA, since 1990. Statistician Coordinator, Central Australian Basketball League (State League of SA), 2000-2008. Secretary and Public Officer, Southern Tigers Basketball Club, 1992-2009; Club Representative on the Onkaparinga Active Community Network, 2002-2005; Statistics Trainer and Scoretable Trainer, 1992-2009; volunteer, since 1985. Member, Divisional Council, Australian Railway Historical Society (SA Division) Inc, 1970-1992; Assistant Secretary, 1978-1987; Editor, SA Division Newsletter, The Recorder, 1978-1992. Author, numerous articles for the bi-monthly newsletter and quarterly Catchpoint magazine, 1987-2009. Author of 4 books as a fundraiser to assist the National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide, and the Steam Ranger projects, 1976-2004. Mr Franklin Ernest RANDALL, Stockyard Road, Norfolk Island 2899 For service to the community of Norfolk Island, particularly through the preservation of the Kingston and Arthur's Vale historic capital area. Foreman, Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historical Area, since 1978; Team Member, since 1971. Voluntary burials/grave digging, Norfolk Island, for 40 years. Donates produce annually for Thanksgiving Day. Provides replica whaleboat for Foundation Day and Bounty Day. Supporter of Rotary and Norfolk Island Fishing Association projects.


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Mr Denis Frederick RANGER RFD, Oakden SA 5086 For service to veterans in South Australia through administrative roles. ANZAC Day Post March Functions Coordinator, Returned and Services League of Australia (SA Branch) Inc, since 2003; ANZAC Day Committee Member, for 17 years. Treasurer/Secretary, Defence Reserves Association, South Australia. Member, 10th/27th Royal South Australian Regiment, for 20 years; Chief Marshal, ANZAC Day March, Adelaide, for 9 years. Committee Member, 10th Battalion Australian Imperial Forces Association Inc; Association Representative, Consultative Council of Ex-Service Organisations SA. Committee Member, Royal South Australia Regiment Association. Awards/recognition include: Reserve Force Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Reserve elements of the Australian Defence Force. Mr Dennis Leslie RAYNER, 57 Moola Road, Buff Point NSW 2262 For service to veterans and their families through the Doyalson-Wyee Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. President, Doyalson-Wyee Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2001-2004; Vice-President, 1994-2001 and current; Life Member, since 2009; active Member, since 1992; Trustee, since 1994; Vietnam Veteran Advocate; President, Youth Club, 2001-2004. Station Officer, Doyalson Fire Brigade, for 20 years. Member, NSW Fire Brigade, for 27 years. Awards/recognition include: Commendation for Brave Conduct, 2006. Mrs Susan Gail REYNOLDS, 287 Mahon Lane, Osbornes Flat Vic 3691 For service to the community, particularly through the Yackandandah and District Historical Society. President, Yackandandah and District Historical Society, for 17 years; Member, for 31 years. Chairman, Indigo Shire Council's Heritage Advisory Committee, for one year; Member, for 22 years. Chairman, Yackandandah Cemetery Trust, for 2 years; Member, for 5 years. Member, Friends of New Norcia, since 2000.


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Mr Edward Dudley RICHARDSON, Hemmant Qld 4174 For service to mariners through the Stella Maris Apostleship of the Sea. National Director Stella Maris Apostleship of the Sea, since 1991; first non-Priest to hold this position. Regional Coordinator, Sea Oceania Pacific, International Secretariat, since 1994. Pastoral Worker, Brisbane Diocese, since 1991. Involved in founding the National Seafarers Welfare Advisory Council, 2001. President, Rotary Club of Wynnum and Manly, 2003-2004; former Secretary; Member, since 1996; Member, Youth and Community Service committees; involved in a number of Rotary charitable projects. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Papal Medal for Service to Seafarers, Stella Maris Apostleship of the Sea, 2002. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Wynnum and Manly, 2000. Dr Gregory James (Greg) RICKARD, 6/60 Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011 For service to nursing. Head, National and Key Accounts, Healthcare Australia, Sydney, since April 2011. Principal Nursing Adviser, Northern Territory Department of Health, 2003-2011. Member, Australian and New Zealand Council of Chief Nurses, 2003-2011. Adjunct Associate Professor, Charles Darwin University, 2010; Director of Clinical Learning, 2005-2008; Director of Workforce Strategy, 2005-2006; Co-Director, Graduate School for Health Practice, since 2005. Manager, KPMG Consulting Health, Education and Community Services Practice, 1999-2003. Network Principal Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer, Western and North Western Health Care Network and Royal Melbourne Hospital, 1996-1999. Director of Nursing, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Health, 1992-1996. Sessional lecturer, University of Western Sydney - Hawkesbury, 1990-1994. Director of Nursing, Planning Coordinator and Project Officer, Hawkesbury Hospital and Wentworth Area Health Service, 1987-1992.


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Mr Noel John RIDGEWAY, 87 Tanilba Avenue, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319 For service to the Indigenous community as an Elder and Traditional Owner of the Worimi Nation. Elder, Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council. Deputy Board Member, Worimi Conservation Lands, since 2007. Member, Stockton Bight Aboriginal Negotiation Panel, 2004-2005. Foster carer of Worimi children. Advisory role on Aboriginal education policy with local school. Singer and guitarist at aged care facilities, senior citizens halls, NAIDOC Week and many other community events. Volunteer, Mallabula Panthers Junior Rugby League Club. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Citizen of the Year, Port Stephens, 2007. NSW Premier’s Award. Mr Clarence Edward (Clarrie) ROACH, 8/17 Chapman Street, Bellerive Tas 7018 For service to veterans in Tasmania, and to the community. President, Tasmanian Branch, HMAS Australia Veterans Association, since 1999; organiser, National Annual Reunion, Clarence, 1999. Inaugural Member, Tasmanian Veterans’ Advisory Council, since 2009. Current Member, Lindisfarne Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Member, Clarence Football Club, since 1946; Board Member, for over 40 years; also served as Team Manager and Property Steward; Life Member, 1970. Initiated, Student Essay Prize, Clarence High School, since 1999. Member, Australia Day Committee, Clarence City Council, 1989-1999; also served as Member, Bicentennial Committee and Bicentennial Sports Committee. Life Member, Southern Tasmanian Cricket Club, 1970. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Inducted into the Clarence Football Club Hall of Fame. E H Turner Award, the Clarence Football Club’s highest award.


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Dr Harley Stuart ROBERTS, 25A Glenview Crescent, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 For service to medicine as an obstetrician and gynaecologist. Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nepean Hospital, 1971-1991; Visiting Medical Officer, since 1966. Involved with the planning of obstetric services in western Sydney, including the establishment of the Perinatal Ultrasound Department, Nepean Hospital, in the early 1990s; Consultant and teacher, until 2009. Involved in the early research of medical ultrasound through the National Acoustic Laboratory and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Council Member, Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine; Member, since 1976. Fellow, Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1978. Established a bursary through the Asia-link program of the Australasian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine, and the Nepean Medical Research Foundation, to help the development of ultrasound at Vietnam's Tu Du Hospital. Dr Peter James ROBINSON, 407 George Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Deniliquin region. General Practitioner in Deniliquin, since 1971. Government Medical Officer, for many years. Involved with Deniliquin Hospital and Medical Staff Committee meetings, for many years. Member, Australian Medical Association, for 24 years. Member, Rural Bush Doctors Scheme, for many years. Board Member, Murray Plains Division of General Practice, for 2 years; Member, for many years. Member, Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club, for many years. Assists with raising funds for the Hospital and Aged Care facilities. Assists with community projects through various Service clubs. Mentor, medical students from Monash, Melbourne and the rural campus of the New South Wales Universities, for many years.


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Mrs Angela Carmel RODRIQUEZ, Cronulla NSW 2230 For service to the community through support roles with the Christopher Robin Committee at the Sydney Children's Hospital. President, Christopher Robin Committee, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, since 1999; Vice-President, 1996-1999; Member, since 1994. The Christopher Robin Committee was established in 1977 to raise funds for the Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick. Dr Natale Anthony ROMEO, 28 Warana Road, Cecil Park NSW 2178 For service to the community through fundraising roles with the Italian Affair Committee. Member, Italian Affair Committee, since 1988; the Italian Affair Committee has raised in excess of $20 million for local and international charities and organisations since 1988. Club Doctor, Marconi Soccer Club, for 35 years. Has worked in aged care, for the past 35 years.


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Professor John Peterson ROYLE, PO Box 653, Balwyn Vic 3103 For service to medicine as a vascular surgeon, to professional associations, and to medical education, particularly relating to safety in the operating theatre. Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Melbourne, since 1999. Director of the Clinical Service Unit, Department of Surgery, Austin Hospital, 1995-2001; including vascular surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, and liver transplant program; Director, Vascular Unit, 1981-2001; Senior Vascular Surgeon, 1977-1981; Staff Member, since the inception of the teaching hospital in 1967. Consultant Vascular Surgeon to Fairfield Hospital, 1977-1996. Professor of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Medical University, 1989. Vice-President of the International Cardiovascular Society from 1993 to 1995; President, Australian and New Zealand Chapter, 1982-1983 and 1991-1993. Held executive positions in the Pan-Pacific Surgical Association, International College of Angiology and is a former member of the International Advisory Committee of International Angiology. Associate Editor, Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Co-Authored texts used as examination tools in the medical field, including Multiple Choice Questions in the Basic Medical Sciences (with W Burnett), 1978; and Multiple Choice Questions in Basic Surgical Science (with V C Marshall), 1985. Initiated and supervised the production of a video concerning the medical and social problems of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, Old Dogs and New Tricks, 1994; the video was distributed to all major hospitals in Australia. In 2003 developed a set of guidelines for surgeons to identify correct side/site for surgery, now adopted as World Health Organization Check List and is mandatory in all hospitals. Contributor to the formation and establishment of the Austin Hospital Stroke Program and in the promotion of the application of surgery for the management of strokes. Member, Victorian Government Surgical Consultative Committee, since 2001. Member, Commonwealth of Australia Federal Government Taskforce on Adverse Events in Hospitals, 1995-1996. Member, Medicare Services Advisory Committee, Supporting Committee on Ednoluminal Grafting, 1999. Member, Commission of Enquiry into Vascular Surgery Services in Tasmania, 2002. President, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1995-1996; Vice-President, 1993-1995; Honorary Treasurer, 1991-1993; Chairman, Vascular Section, 1979-1983; Chairman, Division of General Surgery, 1986-1991. Chairman, Victorian State Committee, 1982-1984; Secretary, 1980-1982; Treasurer, 1979-1980. Member, Court of Examiners, 1984-1993. Member, Board of Examiners, 1972-1983; Deputy Chairman, 1983. Initiated Rural Surgery Training Program, 1996. Director, Board of the Jack Brockhoff Foundation, since 1998; and Medical Adviser; the Foundation provides grants to medical research institutes, hospitals and not-for-profit organisations. Awards/recognition include: Research Medal, European Society of Vascular Surgery, 1999.


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Dr Pamela Margaret RYAN, SA For service to psychology as a practitioner and researcher. Founder and Managing Director, Issues Deliberation Australia (IDA), since 1998. Through IDA, Dr Ryan has initiated and managed major research projects and Deliberative Polls into various issues, including relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and building understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims; Founder, Issues Deliberation America, 2004. Founder and Chairperson, Silverton Foundation, since 2000; the focus of the Foundation is on empowering people who find themselves in disadvantaged and distressing predicaments. Co-Founder and Chairperson, Psychology Beyond Borders, since 2005; organisation is committed to international leadership in evidence-informed psychosocial preparedness, prevention and response to disasters, armed conflict and terrorism. Research Fellow, Hawke Research Institute, University of South Australia, since 1999. Board Member, Premier's Council for Women, South Australia, 2003-2004.

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