MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr John ... · Mr John Christopher ADAMS, Somerton Park SA 5044 For service to engineering, particularly through the

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Mr John Christopher ADAMS, Somerton Park SA 5044 For service to engineering, particularly through the standardisation of rail transport systems and executive roles with a range of professional organisations. Consulting Engineer, National Rail Corporation, 1989-2004; adviser to the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway Design Group and to the Victorian Government, Geelong Corporation and Spanish Railways on rail guage conversion matters; and planning, design and project management for Steamranger Heritage Railway and National Railway Museum. Chief Civil Engineer, Australian National Rail, 1985-1989, responsible for all track infrastructure on amalgamated former Commonwealth, South Australian and Tasmanian railways, 1978-1989; Assistant Chief Civil Engineer (Administration), 1983-1985, including first feasibilty report for Melbourne-Adelaide Standardisation; Project Manager for the planning, design and control of implementation of the Adelaide to Crystal Brook Standard Gauge Project, 1978-1983. Project Manager, South Australian Railways, 1972-1978, responsible for the planning of the Adelaide to Crystal Brook Standard Gauge Project; District Engineer, Port Lincoln, 1969-1972; Project Engineer, 1965-1969, responsible for the planning, design and field supervision of the Port Pirie to Broken Hill Rail Standardisation Project. National Chair, Railway Technical Society of Australasia (Engineers Australia), 1991-1995; Committee Member, 1983-2003; Chair, Awards Committee, 1999-2003; Chair, National Conference,1991 and 2000; Life Member, 2002. Member, Engineers Australia, since 1965; Fellow, 1998. Fellow and Life Member, Permanent Way Institution (London UK). Co-Founder and Inaugural Secretary, South Australian Section, 1983; Chair, 1985-1987; Vice-President for South Australia, since 1988. Mr Dudley (Jim) AGNEW, Yamba NSW 2464 For service to the community of the Clarence Valley, particularly through a range of healthcare organisations. Chairperson, Yamba Community Facilities Development Committee, Clarence Valley Council; successfully lobbied for the establishment of an ambulance station at Yamba, and for the widening of Oyster Channel Bridge. Chairperson, Yamba Health Facilities Working Group; community-based volunteer committee; currently lobbying for the establishment of Yamba Health and Wellbeing Centre and for improvements to Maclean Lower Clarence Hospital. Member, Clarence Valley Health Forum Committee. Member, Clarence Valley Palliative Care Fund Raising Committee, resigned 2006. Member, Maclean Lower Clarence Hospital Auxiliary. Involved in improving capacity of Treelands Drive Yamba Community Centre through building extensions, 1990s. Other activities prior to moving to Yamba include: Councillor, Warren Shire, 1973-1977. Founding President, Kawana Waters Bowling Club, 1979-1989; Life Member.


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Mr John MacDonald ALLEN, 23 Pedwell Place, Birkdale Qld 4159 For service to community music, particularly through brass and concert bands, and as a mentor of young musicians. Conductor, Redland Shire Concert Band, since 2001. Conductor, Lismore City Concert Band, 1979-1996; won its category at the Lismore Music Festival each year from 1985 until 1995. Conductor, South Lismore Primary School Band, 1988-1996. Adjudicator at various band competitions and regional eisteddfods, 1979-2005. Prepared and presented a weekly program of concert band and brass band music on Lismore radio station 2NCR-FM, 1979-1989. Conducted 3 brass bands in Tasmania, 1959-1968. Awards/recognition include: Norco Bronze Medallion for services to the creative arts, Lismore Cultural Advisory Committee, 1988. Lismore Citizen of the Year, 1992. Torch-bearer, Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay. Councillor John ANDERSON, 35 Chittick Avenue, North Nowra NSW 2541 For service to local government and to the community of Shoalhaven. Councillor Shoalhaven City Council, 1996-2008; Deputy Mayor, 1999-2000 and 2004-2005; Assistant Deputy Mayor, 2000-2002 and 2005-2008. Chairman, Shoalhaven Arts Board, 1998-2008; Deputy Chairman, Shoalhaven Tourism Board; Chairman, Works and Finance Committee; Member, Shoalhaven Sports Board; Chairman, Rural Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee; Chairman, Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay Working Party for Shoalhaven, 1999-2000. Board Member, Wollongong Conservatorium of Music; Board Member, Southern Water Services; Council Representative on South East Australia Transport Strategy Inc; Chairman, Shoalhaven Bushfire Management Committee; Member, Rural Fire Service Shoalhaven District Liaison Committee. Board Director, Bundanon Trust, 2002-2008. Member, Community Aid Panel dealing with first-time offenders, 1994-2008. Member, Cambewarra Rural Fire Brigade, since 2003. Chairman, Shoalhaven Spring Festivel Committee, 1990-1993. Vice-President, Nowra Chamber of Commerce. President, Shoalhaven Combined Chambers of Commerce, 1993-1996. Patron, Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra.


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Dr Robert Martin ANDERSON, 43 Selina Street, Narrabri NSW 2390 For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of the Narrabri district. Served as a General Practitioner in the Narrabri district, for 49 years. NSW State Government Medical Officer, 1977-2007. Commonwealth Medical Officer, 1977-2007. Visiting Surgeon, Narrabri District Hospital, 1958-1988. Honorary Medical Officer, Tibereena Aboriginal Reserve, 1958-1988. Has been an Honorary Medical Officer for the Police Citizen's Boys Club and the Australian Red Blood Cross in the Narrabri district. Member, Rotary Club of Narrabri, since 1997; Honorary Member,1988-1997; Member, Australian Rotary Health Research Committee. Member, Aged Care Assessment Team, 1988-1993. Mr Giovanni ANTONAGLIA, Lutwyche Qld 4030 For service to the Italian community of Brisbane, particularly as a supporter of a range of charitable, social welfare, cultural and religious organisations. Supporter through his business of a range of Italian community organisations including CO.AS.IT (Italian Committee for Social Welfare), Casa Italia, The Italian Catholic Federation. Sponsor, Operation Smile, Australia, since 2001. Proprietor, Giovanni Imports Pty Ltd, Crown Family Jewellers and Maria’s Fine Gifts and Jewellery, for over 30 years. Member, Jewellers Association of Australia. Dr Mary Maitland ATKINSON, 86-88 Queen Street, Moruya NSW 2537 For service to veterinary science, particularly through the Moruya Veterinary Hospital. Principal, Moruya Veterinary Hospital, since 1974. Accredited Teacher, Final Year Veterinary Internship Program, University of Sydney, since 2003. Head Veterinarian, Mogo Zoo, since 1991. Adviser, Local Companion Animal Advisory Committee, Eurobodalla Shire Council; provides veterinary service to the animal pound. Treasurer, Far South Coast Branch, Australian Veterinary Association. Judge, Pet Show, Eurobodalla Show Society, for over 20 years; donates prizes to all entries. Awards include: Jeff Britten Award, Eurobodalla Shire Council, Pursuit of Excellence, 2005.


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Dr Peter Roderick ATKINSON, 86-88 Queen Street, Moruya NSW 2537 For service to veterinary science, particularly through the Moruya Veterinary Hospital. Principal, Moruya Veterinary Hospital, since 1974; Head Farm Animal Consultant, for 33 years. Accredited Teacher, Final Year Veterinary Internship Program, University of Sydney, since 2003. President, Moruya Jockey Club; Former Vice President; Official Veterinarian for 33 years; Life Member. Veterinarian, Mogo Zoo, since 1991. Member, Fireweed Committee, Eurobodalla Shire Council. Co founder, E-Farm. Veterinary Adviser, Moruya Pony Club. Honorary Veterinarian, Rodeo Association of Moruya. President, Parents and Friends Association, Moruya Primary School. Member, Moruya Apex Club. Member, Australian Equine Veterinary Association. Member, Far South Coast Branch, Australian Veterinary Association. Member, Australian Cattle Veterinarians. Member, Australian Alpaca Veterinarians. Mrs Valerie May AUSTIN, 13 Vaughan Place, Walgett NSW 2832 For service to the pharmacy profession, particularly as an initiator of programs to improve Indigenous health care. Pharmacist, Walgett Pharmacy, since 1979. Initiated programs in partnership with the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service (WAMS) to improve health care. Trains Aboriginal Dispensary Assistants for WAMS. Assisted WAMS to establish and maintain dispensing systems and organisation of drug supplies and storage. Member, Medication Assessment Review Team for the Nursing Home Sector of the Greater Western Area Health Service. Awards/recognition include: Inaugural award shared with WAMS for New Innovative Aboriginal Health Programs by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Service or non-government Organisation; NSW Aboriginal Health Award.


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Mr Eric Arthur BALL, 40 Carnegie Parade, Success WA 6164 For service to the community in the field of animal welfare, particularly through the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Chairman and State President, RSPCA Western Australia Inc, 1985-2005; Life Member, 1984; Treasurer, 1984, State Councillor, 1984-2006. National Councillor, RSPCA Australia Inc, 1985-2005. Board Member, Perth Zoo Authority, since 2006; Member, Finance Committee, since 2006; Member, Audit Committee, since 2007. Member, Animal Ethics Committee, Royal Perth Hospital, 1990-1994. Member, Animal Ethics Committee, Perth Zoo, 1994-1998 and 2007. Member, Animal Ethics Committee, Edith Cowan University, 1998-2002. Member, Animal Ethics Committee, Curtin University, since 2003. Deputy Member, Animal Ethics Committee, Department of Agriculture and Food, since 2006. Alternate Member, Animal Ethics Committee, Department of Environment and Conservation, 2006. Provisional Member, Animal Ethics Committee, Geotechnical Swervices, 2007. Member, Animal Ethics Review Panel, Murdoch University, 1998. Member, Animal Ethics Review Panel, Department of Agriculture, 2006. Member, Animal Ethics Review Panel, CSIRO, 2006. Member, Animal Ethics Review Panel, University of Western Australia, 2007. Member, WA State Government Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, 1992-1995. Chairman, Joint Committee of Local Governments, 1989; to share dog pounds. Chairman, Coalition Against Calicivirus, 1989-1990. Member, Statewide cat control and tail docking of dogs committees, at various times. Member, Executive Committee, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia - NSW, Vic and WA, 1971-1991. Chief Examiner, Australian Insurance Institute – Superannuation and Social Security, 1978-1982. Lecturer, Prahran CAE Vic and TAFE NSW, Life Offices Association, 1974-1981. Senior Associate, ANZ Institute of Insurance and Finance, 12954-2008. Awards/recognition include: Outstanding Service Award, RSPCA Australia Inc, 2005. Australian of the Year nominee, 2005.


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Mr Henry Owen (Harry) BARKER, Brassall Qld 4305 For service to the community, particularly through Lions International and a range of ex-service organisations. District Governor, Lions District 201 Q1, Lions Club International, 1989-1990. Charter Secretary, Walloon Amberley Leichhardt (Qld), 1988; served as President, Secretary and Treasurer; Member, until 2006. President, Rosewood (Qld), for one year; Secretary, for one year; Member, since 1979. Over 29 years’ service. President, Ipswich Sub-Branch, 1965-1967 and 2006; Senior Vice-President, 2005; current Committee Member; Member, since 1962. Darwin Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, Member, 1958. The Rock Sub-Branch (NSW), Returned and Services League of Australia, Member, 1955-1958. Director, Ipswich RSL Services Club Inc. President, Legacy Club, Ipswich, 1967-1968; Member, for several years, recently rejoined. Board Member, Ipswich Workers Community Co-operative Ltd, for 8 years. President, Sub-Normal Children Association (now Endeavour Foundation) (Qld), 1970. Awards/recognition include: Melvin Jones Fellow Award; on 2 occasions. 13 certificates of appreciation from Lions Clubs, Legacy, Returned and Services League of Australia and the Ipswich Aboriginal community. Life Member, Queensland Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.


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Mr John Barry BEASLEY, 2/6 Pinnacle Row, Lennox Head NSW 2478 For service to the community, particularly through the surf lifesaving movement as an executive at state, regional and club level. President and Secretary/Organiser, Far North Coast Branch, NSW Surf Lifesaving, since 2006; Treasurer, 1990-2006; administers 11 clubs in the region. Volunteer, Lennox Head-Alstonville Surf Lifesaving Club and Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, since 2000. Secretary, Board of Examiners, Central Coast Branch, for 15 years; Branch representative to NSW State Centre, 1960-ca1976. Member, The Entrance Surf Lifesaving Club, 1954-2000; served in patrol and management committee positions, including as President and Vice-President. Official at regional, state, national and international carnivals and competitions, for over 40 years. Qualified instructor and examiner, since 1960. Board Member, Lennox Head Bowls and Sports Club, 2001-2007. Committee Member, Lismore Turf Club, 1982-1986 and 1989-1993. Vice-President, Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, 1973-1980; Committee Member, 1969-1980. Committee Member, Health Inspectors Association of NSW, 1969-1973; President, 1973-1980. Board Member, Canterbury Area Health Service, 1976-1980. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Life Member, Surf Lifesaving Australia, 1999. Life Member, Surf Lifesaving NSW, 1978. 25 and 50 Years’ Lifesaving Long Service Award. World Life Saving Honour Badge, 2006.


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Mr Mervyn John BENNETT, 209 Worrigee Road, Worrigee NSW 2540 For service to equestrian sports as a competitor, coach and event coordinator. Olympic selector, Equestrian Federation of Australia, 1987-1993. Established ‘Worrigee Equestrian Common’ dedicated equestrian sporting grounds on his property 1990; built ‘Worrigee House’ Reception and Function Centre, 1991. Achieved Level III Coaches Accreditation 1981; Internationally accredited as technical delegate and Course Builder for 3 Day Eventing, 1984. Chief Horse Steward, Nowra Show Society Committee, 1980-2002; Ringmaster, since 2002. Founded Worrigee Horse Trials Association, 1982. Member, Australian Equestrian Team, 1976 and 1984 Olympic Games, gaining a bronze medal in 1976; retired from international competition, 1987. Patron, Shoalhaven Pony Club and Zone 28 Pony Club Association. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Inducted into Shoalhaven Sporting Hall of Fame, Elite Athlete Category, 2005. Gold Badge of Honour, Federation Equestre Internationale, 2004. Shoalhaven Business Person of the Year, 1992. Mr Edgar Richard BICKFORD, 2/43 Pacific Parade, Tuncurry NSW 2428 For service to the community of the Great Lakes District, particularly through graffiti removal programs, and as a mentor and supporter of young people. Volunteer Anti Graffiti Campaigner, Great Lakes District, since 1996; volunteer, converted disused football ground into a park, 1996; maintains park and gardens, ongoing. Working with youth through the Juvenile Justice Department for Community Service. Presents sessions to students on graffiti and vandalism, ongoing. Member, Volunteer District Fundraising Group, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, for over 5 years; Chairman, for 2 years. President, Tuncurry Branch, Neighbourhood Watch. Awards/recognition include: Baldwin Citizen of the Year, Patterson Electorate, 2006. Pride of Australia Medal, Environment Category, The Centre for Volunteering, 2006. Certificate of Appreciation for the elimination of graffiti, NSW Police, Northern Region, 2006. Appreciation Certificate, Forster Tuncurry Chamber of Commerce, 2004. Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Great Lakes, 2002. Paul Harris award, Rotary Club of Great Lakes, 2002. Certificate of Appreciation, Forster District Combined Probus Clubs, 2001. Tidy Towns award, Keep Australia Beautiful Council NSW, 1999.


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Dr Michael Wallace BIRRELL, 25 Cheshunt Street, Point Lonsdale Vic 3225 For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Point Lonsdale region. General Practitioner, 1980-2007. Medical Educator/Chief Supervisor, GP Registers, Point Lonsdale Medical Group, 1995-2007. Member, General Practice Aged Care Panel, Geelong Division of General Practice. Board Member, Queenscliff and District Community Health Centre. Involved with creating awareness in the Point Lonsdale community of an outbreak of Mycobacterium Ulcers. Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2007. President, Barwon Heads Pony Club, 1999-2000; Event Medical Doctor. Chairman, Point Lonsdale State School Easter Fair, 1989-1990. Ms Amanda Jane BOARDMAN, Moorland NSW 2443 For service to the conservation of Australian fauna through rescue and rehabilitation of injured and distressed wildlife, and through community education programs. Discovery Ranger, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment and Climate Change, since 2000; Information/Retail Officer, since 2007. Co-Founder, For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid NSW Inc (FAWNA), 1989; Senior flying-fox and bat coordinator, and glider and other mammal coordinator. Trainer of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release volunteers and community educator, since 1991.


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Mr Douglas James BOULTON, 6 French Court, Golden Beach Qld 4551 For service to the surf lifesaving movement as a competitor, official and administrator, and to the community of Caloundra. Examiner of Awards, for 41 years; Official, Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, for 44 seasons; Chief Recorder, Australian Championships, for 10 years; Life Member, Australian Surf Lifesaving. State Councillor, Surf Life Saving Queensland, since 2002; Insurance Officer, since 1978; Member, Judiciary Committee, since 1986; Insurance Adviser, 1967-1978; Liaison Officer to St John Ambulance, 1977-1988; Member, Finance Committee, 1978-1986; Member, Board of Lifesaving, 1986-1988; Member, Board of Examiners, 1965-1970 and 1978-1986; Member, First Aid Committee, 1963-1972; Life Member. President, Sunshine Coast Branch, since 2002; Deputy President; 2000-2002; Insurance Officer, since 1979; Member, Board of Surf Sports, since 1993; Member, Board of Surf Lifesaving, since 1993; Member, Board of Examiners, 1959-1992; Member, Selection Committee, 1984-1986; Superintendent of Lifesaving, 1968-1969; Deputy Superintendent; 1966-1967; First Aid Officer, 1964-1968; Branch Delegate to State, 1964-1969; Life Member. Competition Official, Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club, since 1965; Insurance Officer, since 1979; Club Captain, 1964-1966; Vice-Captain, 1962-1965; Treasurer, 1959-1961 and 1965-1967; First Aid Officer, 1964-1965; Assistant First Aid Officer, 1965-1966; Still Water Instructor, 1964-1965; Branch Delegate, 1959-1967; Appeals Committee Delegate, 1963-1966; Beach Patrols, 1957-1966; competitor, 1957-1964; Life Member. Member, Meals on Wheels Caloundra, since 1997. Justice of the Peace, Qld, since 1972. Serving Brother, Order of St John, 1977. Insurance Officer, State Government Insurance Office, 1985-1986; Senior Clerk/Supervisor, 1976-1985; Acting Branch Manager, 1972-1976; Clerk, various sections, 1956-1967. Manager, Claims Branch, Workers Compensation Board of Queensland, 1990-1995; Assistant Manager, Claims Processing, 1992-1995; Relieving Officer, Claims Branch, 1988-1990; Personnel Officer, Training Division, 1986-1988. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Citation of Merit, International Lifesaving Federation, 1999. Appreciation of Service Certificate, Surf Life Saving Queensland, 1977. Priory Special Thanks, St John Ambulance Association, 1968.


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Mr David BOYD, St Peters NSW 2044 For service to art as an innovator of design and techniques in pottery and ceramic sculpture, and as a painter. Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture, 1946-1966: Exhibitions of the work of David and his wife, Hermia Lloyd-Jones, were held in Australia and overseas including London, 1951 and 1953; St Paul-de-Vence, France, 1952; Colchester UK, 1966; Sydney, 1948, 1955, 1958 and 1959; Melbourne, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961; as well as in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide during these years. Major exhibition of his ceramic tiles and sculptures was held at the Museum of Modern Art of Australia, Melbourne, 1956. Credited with introducing new techniques in glazing and the use of the potters wheel in shaping sculptural figures. Pottery and ceramic works held in Australian and overseas galleries including the National Gallery of Australia; most State galleries; Museum of Modern Art of Australia; National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; and the Staffordshire Museum, Stoke-on-Trent UK. Painting: Subject of at least 8 retrospective exhibitions, 1969-2004; the first retrospective in 1969 was organised by the Commonwealth Institute, London UK and exhibited works loaned from various collections in Australia and Britain and toured London, Edinburgh and Sheffield UK. His 80th Anniversary retrospective was in 2004 at a private gallery in Sydney. Subject of at least 30 one-man exhibitions in metropolitan and major cities in Australia and in Cambridge, Paris, London, Hong Kong. Included in at least 20 principal group and mixed exhibitions held throughout Australia and in London, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Washington, Montreal, Frankfurt, Italy, India and South East Asia. Works held in public and private collections in Australia and overseas; the public collections include the National Gallery of Australia, most State galleries, the major Australian university collections, the Australian War Memorial, Bundanon, the Harold Mertz Collection (USA) and the Usher Gallery (UK). Was one of the 7 young Australian Artists (Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd AC OBE, John Brack, Robert Dickerson, John Perceval AO, Clifton Pugh AO were the others) along with the art historian, Bernard Smith, to issue the Antipodean Manifesto, 1959. Credited with discovering Sfumato technique, using candle flame to create images on the canvas, 1966; has used this technique in several series of his paintings. His body of work includes the following series of paintings: The Explorers and The Tasmanians, 1957-1960. Law and Justice, The Trial, 1960-1963. Church and State, 1964-1965. Sfumato, 1966-1969. The Wanderer, The Garden in the Wilderness and The Exiles, 1967-1977. The Private View, 1978 -1982. Metaphors of Trial, 1993 -1994. The Legend of Europa and the Cockatoos, 1995-2005. Reconciliation, 2001- 2003. Artist in residence, School of Law, Macquarie University, NSW, 1993-1996. Chairman, Federal Council of the Contemporary Art Society of Australia, 1961. President, Contemporary Art Society (Victorian Branch), 1960. Councillor, Museum of Modern Art of Australia, 1960. Awards/recognition include: Member (Gold Order), International Academy of Modern Art, Rome, Italy, 1998. First Prize, Italian Art Scholarship for Australia, 1961.


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Mrs Rosemary Teresa BREEN, 20 Moore Street, Inverell NSW 2360 For service to the community, particularly to people with developmental disabilities, and to refugee and women's support organisations. Current Secretary, Inverell Women's Refuge; Member, Management Committee, since 1982. Member, Management Committee, Connections, since 1995; providing support for people with developmental disabilities. Founding Member, Inverell Refugee Resettlement Committee, 1980-1990. Founder and Chairperson, Inverell Reconciliation Group, since 1997. Founder and President, Sanctuary Inverell, assisting settlement of Sudanese refugees, since 2004; Sanctuary Inverell was established to settle refugees of any nationality. Coordinator, Tsunami Relief, Inverell Rotary Club, 2004. Supporter, The School of St Jude Tanzania, since 2002. Member, National Committee, Myall Creek Massacre Memorial, since 2004. Awards/recognition include: Australia Citizen of the Year, Inverell Shire, 2006. Paul Harris Fellowship, Inverell Rotary Club, 2005. Mrs Susi BRIEGER, Dover Heights NSW 2030 For service to education in the field of syllabus development and assessment, and to the Jewish community. Education Chairperson, New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies; Education Adviser, Executive Council of Australian Jewry; assists the Sydney Jewish Museum in the writing and development of syllabus-linked anti-racism teaching and learning programs; assists in the evaluation of values education programs for the Together for Humanity Foundation; assists the Board of Progressive Jewish Education in the preparation of annual business plans. Coordinates response of Jewish community in reviews of Board Syllabus in regards to Judaism and Jewish history; assisted B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission in reviewing Prejudice Book-Activities for the Classroom. Higher Education Assessor, NSW Department of Education and Training, since 2004. Served on Syllabus Committee, NSW Board of Studies; HSC Marker; involved in development of Board Course Society and Culture, 1986-1990. Course Writer and Member, Reference Group for the Quality Teacher Program, Association of Independent Schools, 2003-2004. Prepared reports on aspects of Jewish Education in NSW for Jewish Communal Appeal, and the Australian Coordinating Committee of Jewish Day Schools. Undertook reviews of Yeshivah College, provided recommendations for its future development, 2002-2003; provided assistance and support to Kesser Torah College (former Yeshivah College). Interim Principal, Emanuel School, 1993-1994. Teacher and Head of Department; Director of Studies, Scots College, 1977-1990. Awards/recognition include: Principal of the Year, Sydney's Child magazine, 1994.


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Mrs Marianne BROCKWELL, West Swan WA 6055 For service to the community as a supporter and fundraiser for a range of ex-service, charitable, health and motoring organisations. Vice-Chairman, Torchbearers for Legacy in Western Australia, since 2007; Chairman, 2003-2006. Member and Financial Sponsor, Special Air Services Regiment Foundation. Supporter, Variety Club, The Children's Charity of Western Australia, Variety Club Bash. Supporter, World Vision Australia. Board Member, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMHC), since 2004; Board Member, Women of the West fundraising charity for PMHC. Sponsor, Pregnancy Assistance. Committee and Board Member, various motoring clubs including the Veteran Car Club of Western Australia; Rolls-Royce Owners' Club of Australia (WA); Bentley Drivers Club of WA; Mercedes-Benz Car Club; Studebaker Car Club; and the Combined Car Clubs of Australia. Assisted in formation of the Motor Museum of Western Australia. Member, Australian-Irish Heritage Association (AIHA), since 1993; supporter, annual AIHA Joe O'Sullivan Writers Prize and Joyce Parkes Women Writers’ Prize. Board Member, Irish Heritage Scholarship Foundation Committee, since 2002. Sponsor, Russell-Roberts Law Prize, University of Notre Dame Law School. Councillor, RSPCA WA; since 2002; Member, for 26 years; Life Member, RSPCA, 2003. Chairman, Western Plaza Hotel Corporation, since 2002. Mrs Carmel Dawn BROWN, ‘Glenbrook’, Harden NSW 2587 For service to the communities of Murrumburrah and Harden, particularly through health and sporting organisations. Current President, Murrumburrah-Harden District Hospital Auxiliary; also served previously as President from 1987 to 2003; Member, since 1980. Current Member, Local Health Service Advisory Board, Murrumburrah-Harden District Hospital; Member, Board, 1992-1996. Treasurer, Harden Picnic Race Club, 1996-2004; Foundation Member, since 1980; Life Member, 1998. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Harden Shire Council, 2000.


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Dr Grahame BROWN, deceased, Late of Albany Creek Qld 4035 For service to dentistry as an educator in the speciality of endodontics and through the Royal Australian Army Dental Corps, and to gemmology. Founder and Member, Postgraduate Endodontics Program, School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, since 1998; Discipline Coordinator, Endodontics, 1998-2005; Discipline Head, Endodontics, late 1950s-1998; Senior Lecturer, Director of Clinic and Coordinator, Restorative Dentistry, late 1950s-1998. Colonel-Commandant, Royal Australian Army Dental Corps, 1993-1999. Colonel Consultant, 1975-1993. Member, since 1959. Federal President, Gemmology Association of Australia, 1979-1981 and 1989-1993; Life Member, 1990; Member and Fellow, since 1974; Editor, The Australian Gemmologist, since 1994; Associate Editor, 1989-1994; Chairman, Editorial Review Panel, 1983. President, Queensland Division, 1983-1984; Vice-President, 1981; Principal Theory Lecturer, since 1975; Patron, since 1989. Dr Brown published 492 articles on a variety of subjects, lectured in Australia and internationally, since 1983; appeared as an expert witness in cases before the High Court of Singapore and the District Court of Brisbane. Founder and Principal, ALLGEM Services gemmological consultancy, since 1976. Editor, The Valuer, National Council of Jewellery Valuers, since 2001. Invited Member, International Gemmologists Conference. Founding Member, Australian Gemstone Industry Council. Awards/recognition include: Inaugural Research Diploma, Gemmology Association of Australia, 1978. Dr Brown died on 15 January 2008.


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Mr Kevan Leslie BROWN, Deniliquin NSW 2710 For service to the community of Deniliquin, particularly the welfare of ex-service personnel and their families. Service to Deniliquin Legacy, for more than 35 years, assisting with accommodation, pension entitlements, visiting legatees; President, for 16 years. President, Deniliquin Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1978-1984; Trustee, since 1985; Life Member, 1994; one of the first World War II veterans to join, 1942. Life Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1977. Founding Member, Deniliquin RSL Club, 1974; Chair, 1978-1983 and 1988-1991; raised funds for organisations providing for the health and welfare of both veterans and the wider community and provided low key personal assistance to those in need; managed the visiting teams for the Duke of Edinburgh Shield competition for the Deniliquin RSL Club lawn bowling. Player and Administrator, Deniliquin Cricket Club 1956-1970; Life Member. Justice of the Peace, for the past 40 years. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year in Deniliquin, 2000. Mr Patrick Anthony BROWN, ‘Glenbrook’, Harden NSW 2587 For service to the communities of Murrumburrah and Harden through a range of local government, sporting and health organisations. President, Harden Shire Council, 1975-1982; Deputy Mayor, 1995-1997; Councillor, 1975-1987 and 1995-2004. Councillor, Demondrille Shire Council, 1971-1974. President, Harden Picnic Race Club, 1996-2004; Foundation Member, since 1980; Life Member, 1998. Board Member, Murrumburrah-Harden District Hospital, 1978-1983. Member, Barwang Bush Fire Brigade. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Harden Shire Council, 2000.


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Mrs Helen Shiela BRUSTMAN, 1/20 Tennyson Street, Malvern East Vic 3145 For service to the Jewish community, particularly through the Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council. Event Coordinator, Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council, since 2001. Director, Communal Affairs, Jewish Community Council, 1991-2001. Co-Founder, Doncaster Jewish Day School, 1989. President, North Eastern Jewish War Memorial Centre, 1985-1991; Deputy President, 1981. Member, Mount Scopus Memorial College, 1987-1990. Awards/recognition include: Special Presentation Certificate, North Eastern Jewish Centre, 2002. Dr Grace Jeannette BRYANT, 111 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033 For service to medicine as a Medical Officer to a range of sporting institutions and organisations and through administrative roles with professional associations. Medical Officer, Olympic Games, 1996, 2000 and 2004; appointed for 2008. Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Medical Officer, Commonwealth Games, 1998 and 2002. Member, Medical Commission, Australian Commonwealth Games Association, since 1999. Medical Officer, NSW Institute of Sport, since 1994. Medical Officer, Australian Water Polo Inc, since 1996. Medical Officer, Hockey Australia, National Women's Team, 1996-2004. Medical Officer, Netball Australia, 1990-1999. Member, Medical Advisory Panel, Australian Swimming Association, 1999-2005. Secretary, Australasian College of Sports Physicians, 1997-1999; representative on National Conference Committee, 1997-1998; Founding Member, 1985. National Council Member, Sports Medicine Australia, 1983-1985 and 1987-1994. President, Sports Medicine Australia, NSW Branch, 1993 and 1994; Delegate to National Body, 1993 and 1994; President Elect, 1990 and 1991; Treasurer, 1989; Coverage Convener, 1984-1988 and 1992; Newsletter Editor, 1983-1986. Medical Officer, National League and Australian Rules Football Teams. Member, Netball Australia Medical Committee, 1990-1999. Member, Womenssport Association. Medical Officer to Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment Advisory Committee, 1991-1993. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Life Service Award, Netball Australia. Fellow, Australian College of Sports Physicians, 1991. Fellow, Australian Sports Medicine Federation, 1988.


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Mrs Adair Brice BUNNETT, Albert Park Vic 3206 For service to the community, particularly through the preservation and promotion of local history and as a proponent of responsible urban development. Member, Committee of Management, Claremont Home, since 2001; Life Governor, 2006; Author, Take Me Home to South, 2006, a history of the Claremont Home; voluntary teacher of computer skills to residents, since 2007. Chair, Heritage Advisory Committee, City of Port Phillip (formerly South Melbourne Council), since 2003; Chair, Urban History Centre Reference Group, since 2002; campaigner for the preservation of Urban Heritage; contributor to exhibitions conducted by Council, 1995 and 1998, and curator of exhibition in 1993. Chair, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society, 1980-1981; prepared Emerald Walk. Member, Tara Institute Buddhist Centre, since 1992; Convenor, Publishing Group, since 2002; Co-Author, A Brief History of Landcox House, 1997; conducts historical tours, ongoing. Member, Research and Ethics Committee, Royal District Nursing Service, since 2003. Author and/or researcher of amny educational resources for history and computing studies, 1976-2000. Mrs Diane Margaret BURKE, 7 Aspley Court, Aspley Qld 4034 For service to the community particularly through the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee of Queensland and to veterans' welfare programs as a fundraiser. Honorary Promotions Officer and Education Officer, ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee (Qld), since 1995; coordinates and produces the website. Merchandising Manager, Editor/Publisher. Established the Spirit of ANZAC Education Program, ca1995. Initiator, annual Student Commemoration Ceremony. Annually donates books to every level of Queensland schools. Author and publisher of ANZAC Day themed books.


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Mr Keith BUTTERWORTH, 9 Bingley Street, Howrah Tas 7018 For service to the community, particularly through the Australia Day Council of Tasmania, and as a supporter of a range of charitable organisations. Executive Director, Australia Day Council of Tasmania, 1979-2006. State Manager/Marketing Consultant, Tattersall's Holdings (Tasmania), for over 20 years; has participated in fundraising activities for a range of organisations including the Tasmanian Cardiac Thoracic Unit, Royal Hobart Hospital; Camp Quality; and the Cancer Council of Tasmania. Member, Rotary Club of Howrah. Former Member, Australian Marketing Institute. Former Board Member, Hobart Chamber of Commerce. Mr Paul Geoffrey BYRNE, 39 Quamby Brook Road, Deloraine Tas 7304 For service to the vocational education and training sector, particularly as a leader in reform initiatives and policy directions. Chief Executive Officer (interim), Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), 2004-2005; General Manager, 1996-2003 (retired). - As Interim CEO, oversaw the closure of the Authority and the transfer of its functions to the Department of Education, Science and Training in 2005. - Driver of Vocational Education and Training reform, including the introduction of Training Packages and the Australian Quality Training Framework. Central role in the review of the structure of the Australian Qualifications Framework, Department of Education, Science and Training, 2006-2007. Advisory role on behalf of the Australian Government in China and Chile in relation to Australia's vocational education and training system, since 2005. Board Member, Tasmanian Qualification Authority, since 2004. Board Member, TAFE Tasmania, since 2003. Member, National Skilling and Employment Committee, The Hornery Institute, since 2003. Current Director, Innovation and Business Skills Australia. Federal Secretary, TAFE Division, Australian Education Union, 1990-1996; leadership roles, Victorian Branch, 1980s.


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The Reverend Father Brian Francis BYRON, deceased, Late of Gladesville NSW 2111 For service to the Catholic Church through Our Lady of Peace Parish Gladesville and through a range of archdiocesan leadership roles. Parish Priest, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Gladesville, 1979-2007; Assistant Priest and Administrator, 1975-1979. Chairman, Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission, for several years. Founder and former Chairman, Inter-Church Ecumenical Council, Gladesville/Hunters Hill; and held other executive positions in the Council. Spiritual Director, St Thomas More Society, Guild of Catholic Lawyers, 1993-2007; recognised authority on St Thomas More; organised the Thomas More Quincentennial Conference, Sydney, in 1978, and the Thomas More, New Worlds and Utopias Conference, Manly, in 1992. Acting Spiritual Director, St Patrick's College, Manly, 1973-1974. Ordained as a Catholic Priest, 1957. Published author of Sacrifice and Symbol: A New Theology of the Eucharist, 1991; A Theology of Eucharist Sacrifice, 1974; and Loyalty in the Spirituality of St Thomas More, 1972. Awards/recognition include: Awarded Crose Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (Cross for the Church and the Pope) by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, 2006. Father Byron died on 27 January 2008.


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Mr John Michael CANNON, 3 Stanley Street, Pascoe Vale Vic 3044 For service to the community, particularly through the St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria. President, Pascoe Vale Conference, St Vincent de Paul Society; State Vice-President, 1977-1996; also served as Conference President, Regional President and Archdiocese Council President. Active member, for over 54 years. Involved in the establishment of a Youth Outreach Program for the homeless youth of Melbourne. Assisted the families and the prison inmates at various prisons in Victoria. Actively assisted families with food and shelter as a result of the Ash Wednesday Bush Fires, 1983. Since he retired from the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board in 1988, has delivered over 108 fire safety presentations to over 4,500 people. Award/recognition include: Knight of Honour, International Order of St John of Jerusalem, 1982. Dr Elizabeth Anne CAREW-REID, 13 Neill Street, Carlton Vic 3053 For service to medicine as a general practitioner, particularly through the provision of paediatric palliative care, and to the community. Founding General Practitioner Visiting Medical Officer, Very Special Kids House, since 1996. Current Teacher, Undergraduate Clinical General Practice Program, Monash University and The University of Melbourne. General Practitioner, practicing in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, since 1970. Fundraiser and volunteer, Thatta Ghulamka Dhiroka Village Women’s Self Help Project, Pakistan, through the German Society for the Advancement of Culture, 1992-2008; health, literacy, and income production using traditional skills.


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Mrs Shirley Olive CHANDLER, 62 Roderick Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 For service to the community of Tamworth, as a supporter and organiser of a range of balls, concerts and debutante events. Dance instructor of debutantes for the St Nicholas Catholic Ball, since 1958. Coordinator, Tamworth City Golf Easter Concert, the Tamworth Hospital Review, Quota and Rotary Clubs Christmas concerts, and fundraising concerts to build St Edward’s Church, for 35 years. Choreographed over 25 productions for the Corps de Ballet, the Exquisite Eight, and many Tamworth Musical Society productions. Member, Tamworth Zonta Club, for 30 years; served as Vice-President, Director and Committee Chairman. Catechist, teaching religion at state schools, for 13 years. Former Board Member of the schools of St Nicholas and St Dominic. Mrs Elaine CHAPMAN, 15 Ridgewood Place, Dural NSW 2158 For service to the welfare of police officers and their families through the New South Wales Police Wives and Friends Support Group. Current President, New South Wales Police Wives and Friends Support Group, Secretary, for several years; Founding Member, 1987; provides fundraising for Police Welfare; Police Legacy; Protection Enforcement Agency; and the Police Wall of Remembrance, NSW Police College, Goulburn. Prepared a written history of the group. Mr Reginald Stephen CHIRGWIN, 250 Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229 For service to the community of the Sutherland area, particularly through charitable and service groups. Member, Rotary Club of Caringbah, for 35 years; past President. Organiser, Rotary Christmas Cakes and Puddings Project, for over 30 years; distributed throughout Australia and the Pacific Region. Volunteer, Sutherland Hospital Kiosk Committee, for 26 years. Volunteer collector, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, for over 26 years. Volunteer, Sutherland Shire Community Transport Inc; acts as a driver; Honorary Treasurer, for 10 years. Collects stamps for the Rotary Club of Bendigo to help with their fundraising. Collects entry fees for the Caringbah Rotary monthly markets that ultimately goes to charities. Volunteer at the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow (Sapphire Pin), Rotary. Companion, Australian Rotary Health Research Fund.


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Miss Margaret CHRISTENSEN, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For service to the performing arts as a radio, stage, television and film actor, and to the community. Actress, since 1944. Radio drama roles almost continuously over a period of 16 years, including the following productions: The Lawsons (Ruth). Superman (Lois Lane, opposite Leonard Teale). Dad and Dave (Mabel, after the death of Nell Stirling). Life with Dexter (Jessie, the wife of Dexter, opposite Willy Fennell). Hart of the Territory (Lesley Winters, opposite Bud Tingwell). The Petrified Forest (Gabby). Hedda Gabler (Hedda). Many leading roles in the Caltex Theatre, Lux Radio Theatre and other radio theatre production companies. Stage roles in Australia and England, including the following productions: Julius Ceaser and The Matchmaker, Independent Theatre, North Sydney, 1950s. They Knew What They Wanted (lead role opposite Rod Taylor), Mercury Theatre, Sydney 1952. Sail Away, London, early 1960s; directed by Noel Coward. Funny Girl, J C Williamson Production, Sydney, late 1960s. Fiddler on the Roof, J C Williamson Production, Sydney; with Hayes Gordon. Film roles in Australia, including the following productions: Smiley (Peg), with Ralph Richardson, Chips Rafferty, John MCCallum, and Reg Lye, 1956; Three in One, 1957; Smiley Gets a Gun (Peg), 1958; Babe: Pig in the City, 1996. Television roles in Australia, including the following productions: Homicide, 1966-1970; Skippy, 1969; Divison 4, 1969-1973; Blue Heelers, 1995; All Saints, 1998-1999; and Stingers, 2002. Volunteer, ECHO (Eastside Community Help Organisation), 1980s and 1990s. Awards/recognition include: Winner, 1953 Macquarie Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role as Gabby in The Petrified Forest.


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Mr David Alexander CHRISTIE, PO Box 95, Dromana Vic 3936 For service to the community of Dromana, particularly through a range of cultural and service organisations. President, Dromana Rotary Club, 1979-1980; Charter Member, since 1972; has served in almost every executive position and on all committees. Former President, Dromana Foreshore Committee, for 10 years; Committee Member, 1966-1996; Business sponsor of ‘Eco Path’ design and electric barbecues for community use. Chairman, inaugural Committee of Management for the ‘Old Shire Office’ Building and Community Hall, since 1980s. Inaugural President, Dromana and District Historical Society, since 1987; Life Member. Member, Mornington Pensinsula Local History Network, since 1997. School Councillor, Dromana Primary School No 184, 1960s-1970s. Chairman, Art Show Committee, annual Dromana Art Show, in partnership between Rotary and the Dromana Primary School. Master, Dromana Lodge No 511, Freemasons Victoria, since 1965; Member, since 1935. Successful lobbyist for the retention of the historical building ‘Old Shire Office’ (now heritage listed) in Dromana, late 1980s. Awards/recognition include: 60 years’ Service Award, Freemasons Victoria, 2007. Award of Merit, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 2007. Achievement Award, Mornington Peninsula Shire, 2001. Paul Harris Fellow (Sapphire Pin), Rotary. Community Service Award, Develop Victoria Council, 1982. Mr Trevor Morton CLARK, Glen Iris Vic 3146 For service to the community, particularly through contributions to mental health research and reform. Deputy Chairman, Mental Health Research Institute, since 2002; Board Member, since 1998; Chairman, Development Council, since 2001; Member, since 1996; Member, Fundraising Committee, since 2006; building appeal. Member, Advisory Board Committee, Capital Campaign, Melbourne Zoological Parks and Gardens, 1999-2000. Treasurer, Parent's Association, Fintona Girls School, 1999-2002. Member, Management Board, St George's Hospital, 19993-1995.


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Mr Bruce CLARKE, 33 Nott Street, Malvern East Vic 3145 For service to the arts as a jazz guitarist and teacher. Professional jazz guitarist, composer and educator, since 1949. Instigated Jazz Studies program at the Victorian College of the Arts, 1976. Kenneth Myer Music Fellow, Victorian Institute of Colleges, 1975-1977. Music Board Member, Australia Council, 1974-1977. Founded Cumquat Records to issue recordings of Australian jazz music, from the 1950s onwards. Mr Murray Alan CLARKE, 22 Murray Street, Russell Lea NSW 2046 For service to rowing, particularly as a coach and administrator, and to the community. Head Coach, University of NSW Rowing Club, since 1980; Coach, from 1978; Member, Capital Works Committee, since 1998; Vice-President, since 1983; President, 1981-1983; Treasurer, 1979-1981. General Committee Member, University of NSW Sports Association, 1979-1984 and 1993; Executive Member, 1993-2000; Member, Budget Finance Committee, 1995-2000; Vice-President, since 1994; Member, Sports Recognition Award Committee, since 2001. Coach, University of Sydney Women's Rowing Club, during the 1980s. Involved with the Australian University Games, for over 29 years. Delegate, NSW Rowing Association, since 1981; representing the University of NSW; Member, Regatta Programme Sub-Committee, 1986-2006; Member, Rules Revision Sub-Committee, 1983-1997; Board Director, 1988-1993; Boat Official, 1985-1996. Rowing Master and Head Coach, The Scots College, 1994-1996. Coach, St Joseph's College, 1988-1993. Coach, Sydney Grammar School, 1972-1986. Instrumental in enabling Sydney Girls High School to row from the University of NSW. Member, Sydney Harbour User Group, NSW Maritime, since 2007. Member, Recreational Vessels Advisory Group, NSW Maritime, since 2007 (delegate from the NSW Rowing Association); Foundation Member, NSW Rowing Steering Committee, since 2001; part of the (then) Waterways Authority. Life Member, NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association.


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Mr Alan Clive COCHRANE, 28 Cortes Drive, Bundaberg Qld 4670 For service to the preservation of the marine environment. Co-Founder and Chairman, Bundaberg and District Artificial Reef Association (BADARAI), 1987-2004; contributed to monitoring fish populations and the gathering of photographic data. Developed and promoted the BADARAI project through co-operation and networking with a range of civil and government agencies including Bundaberg City and Burnett Shire Councils, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Member, Bundaberg Marine Advisory Council for Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, since 2004. The Reverend Michael Edward COCKAYNE, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 For service to the community of Queanbeyan, particularly through social welfare programs, and to the Anglican Church of Australia. Has provided housing to homeless men, since 1980s, through work in Queanbeyan for the Christ Church Queanbeyan; Mary's Place-Men's Shelter; Mulcowrie Flats; The Celebration Community House; and the ‘Home in Queanbeyan’ project. Aspects of this work include the practical care of providing meals, washing, care of units, and the collection of men in need of shelter during the night; assessing health and medical needs; establishing arrangements with pubic trustees for the administration of individual's funds to facilitate their security; rehabilitating men leaving institutionalised care to restore independent living skills and employment capabilities; and securing funding. Provided support and assistance for men with intellectual disability, psychiatric illness, chemical addiction and criminal convictions in the ACT and Queanbeyan Courts, the ACT and NSW Mental Health, and the ACT and NSW Guardianship and Management of Property Tribunals. Provided consultative services to government agencies - Centrelink, Housing Department, Mental Health Services, the ACT and NSW Police, and others. Utilised networking and advocacy skills to ensure services to the homeless are provided in the Queanbeyan area. Worked to promote Christian Unity amongst the parishioners of the churches in Queanbeyan. Provided ministry to vulnerable members of society. Priest in the Anglican Church, for 38 years. Curate, St John’s, Canberra, 1969-1972. Priest in Charge, Koorawatha, 1972-1976. Locum Tenens, Moruya, 1976-1977. Rector, Christ Church, Queanbeyan, 1978-1988; Canon, 1995-2000. Priest in Charge, Karabar, 2004-2005. Founder and Leader, Celebration Community, for 30 years. Member, Team Ministry for the Anglican Parish of Greater Queanbeyan. Provided chaplaincy services to Goulburn Gao, for 3 years.


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Mr Ken COHALAN, 37 Cardo Court, Ludmilla NT 0820 For service to the business sector, particularly through the Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce. President, Northern Territory (NT) Chamber of Commerce, 1994-1997; Executive Member, Chamber's Manufacturers Council (MC); Chairman, MC Economic Development Action Plan working on the NT Strategy for Greenhouse Action; Director, Chamber’s NT Expo, for a number of years; Chamber’s Signatory, MOU with 3 eastern Indonesian provinces. President, Probus Club of Darwin Inc, 2008; Chairman, Probus Rendezvous in Darwin for 2011. Executive Officer, NT Taxi Council, 2000-2004; and Member, Commercial Passenger Vehicle Board. Chairman, NT Area Consultative Committee, Department of Transport and Regional Services, 2002-2004. General Manager, Pauls NT, 1994-1998, then established water bottling plant in East Timor, 1999. Treasurer and Foundation Member, Australian Chinese Business Council, NT Branch, since 2006. Chairman of several NT Government bodies, including the Environment Business working group and NT Beverage Industry Environment Association. Deputy-Chairman, NT Division, Australian Institute of Management (AIM). Manager, Suncoast Milk Pty Ltd, pre 1994; non-voting Executive of four Dairy Farmers Co-operatives in Queensland, pre 1994. Awards/recognition include: AIM Territory Manager of the Year, 1995. Mrs Ida Lena COLLARD, 8 Judith Street, Corlette NSW 2315 For service to the community, particularly through leadership roles in women's organisations in the Port Stephens area. Inaugural President, Nelson Bay Widows' Club, Port Stephens Legacy Group, 1987-1995; Welfare Officer, 1995-2006. Foundation Member, Nelson Bay Polyclinic Auxiliary; 1988-2002; Welfare Officer. Former President and Vice-President, Nelson Bay Ladies Probus Club; Foundation Member, since 1986. Volunteer, Nelson Bay Marlin Day Care Centre, for about 10 years. Member, Nelson Bay Branch, Country Women's Association of NSW, 1976-2005. Awards/recognition include: Port Stephens Senior Citizens Award, 2005. Port Stephens Community Service Volunteer, 2003.


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Mr Brian Michael CONSIDINE, Myers Flat Vic 3556 For service to the community of Bendigo, particularly through the pipe band movement as a player and administrator, and to the Catholic Church. Secretary and Treasurer, Golden City Pipe Band, since 1987; Competition Player, for 48 years; Pipe Major, for many years; Pipe Sergeant, for many years; President, for many years. Member, St Liborious Parish, for 25 years. Founder, Maureen Considine Fund, 2006; fund was established to provide accommodation in the Bendigo region for adults with an intellectual disability. Mrs Beverley Josephine COOK, 'Gertoha', Doctor's Flat Road, Ensay Vic 3895 For service to the community of Gippsland East through a range of educational, health, sporting and church organisations, and to music. Current Music Teacher, Swifts Creek Primary School, since 1994. Primary Teacher, 1945-1990; current Relief Teacher, since 1991. Member, Editorial Committee, Below the Gap, 1999; booklet for 125th celebrations of Swifts Creek Primary School. Head of Editorial Team, Centenary Book for the Ensay Primary School, 1989. Current Entertainer, Omeo District Health Service. Involved with fundraising for a range of community and sporting organisations, since 1950. Involved in New Year’s Day sports, since 1942, ongoing. Player/Coach/Umpire/Life Member for senior and junior netball competitions, 1950-1990. Foundation Member, Omeo/Tambo Valley Netball Association, 1946; President, 1960-1970; Life Member. President, Ensay Netball Club, 1952-1960. Committee Member, Ensay Tennis Club, 1952-1970; Pennant player. Member, Ensay Pool Committee, 1988-1994. Current Lay Reader, Omeo Parish, Anglican Diocese of Gippsland; Church Warden; Member, Parish Council; Sunday School Teacher, 1950-1971. Organist at church services, weddings, funerals, public celebrations, RSL services and Anzac Day marches, 1950-2007. Affiliate Member, Returned and Services League of Australia. Maintains the Ensay Cemetery, since 1981; Honorary Secretary/Manager, since 1999. Leader, Girl Guides, 1958-1971; District Girl Guide Commissioner, 1964-1971.


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Mrs Jean Meryl COOK, Templestowe Lower Vic 3107 For service to the community of Doncaster, particularly through social welfare organisations. President, Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre, 2000-2004; since 2006; Director, 1995-2004 and late 2005. Director of Nursing, Child and Family Health, Department of Health, Victoria, 1988-1992; Nurse, School Medical Service, 1979-1988. Awards include: Menzies Volunteer Australia Award, 2002. Dr Peter Robert COOKE, 307/1 Marian Street, Redfern NSW 2062 For service to the performing arts through theatrical design education, research and administration. Deputy Director, National Institute of Dramatic Art, since 2005; Head of Design, since 1986; Assistant Director, for a number of years until 2005; current Acting Chair, Loudon Sainthill Memorial Scholarship. Chairman, Marian Street Theatre Company, 1990s. Chairman, One Extra Dance Company, 1990s. Special Research Fellow, School of Drama, Yale University, 1996/1997. Resident Designer, Queensland Theatre Company, 1975-1978. Founding Member, Design Association of the Performing Arts. Has conducted design workshops and designed over 100 productions in Australia and overseas. Published, Yale School of Drama, Theatre Design Training, 1999. Awards/recognition include: Churchill Fellowship, The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, 1990.


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Mr Paul Arthur COPELAND, 3 Joanna Court, Torquay Vic 3228 For service to veterans, particularly through the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association. National President, Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association, (APPVA), since 2002; Vice-President, 1997-1999; involved in the formation of APPVA in 1997; involved in upgrades of military awards for peacekeeping personnel. Inaugural Secretary, Victorian Branch ca1999-2002; assisted in establishing the NSW Branch, 1998. Chairman, Surf Coast Regional Veteran Centre, 2003-2006; involved in its establishment in ca2003. Involved in the establishment of the Heidelberg Repatriation Veterans Centre, 2004. Pensions and Military Compensation and Rehabilitation Service Claims Officer, Geelong and Districts Veterans' Welfare Centre, Geelong Private Hospital, 2001-2003. Information Technology Officer, Geelong and Districts Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia. Welfare Officer, Torquay Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Member, National Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Forum, since 2005. Member, National Treatment Monitoring Committee for Veterans and Widows, since 2006. Member, National Younger Veteran Consultative Forum, 2002-2006. Member, ESO Working Group for the Military Compensation Rehabilitation Act, 2002-2004. Member, Queenscliff Squadron, Australian Coast Guard Association, since 2004.


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Mr Barry Neil COUZNER, Greenwith SA 5125 For service to volleyball as an administrator and educator, and to the community. Technical Delegate and Organiser, Triple Volleyball World Championships, Netherlands, 2006; World Cup, Disabled Volleyball, Canada 2005, Greece 2003, Slovakia 2001, Cambodia 2007; Asia/Oceania Volleyball Championships, 2004; Athens 2004 Paralympics; Beijing 2008 Paralympics. Chairman, World Cup Committee, World Organisation of Volleyball for the Disabled, since 2001. Executive Officer, Active Ageing Australia, 2003-2007; Member, Mature Aged Physical Activity Network. Chairman, Volleyball Committee, Australian Sports Organisation for the Disabled. President, Australian Volleyball Federation (AVF), 1988-1997; Special Vice-President (International Relations), 1998; Vice-President (Coaching), 1985-1987; Secretary/Treasurer, 1976-1980; instrumental in the establishment of a full-time volleyball program, Australian Institute of Sport; Life Member, AVF, 1994. President, Oceania Volleyball Federation, 1988-1997. Executive Vice-President, Asian Volleyball Confederation, 1993-1998; Director, 1991-1993; Member, Information Committee and Awarding Committee, 1991-1998; Member, Beach Volleyball Committee, Chief Editor, Asian Volleyball News, 1991-1996. Board Member, International Volleyball Federation, 1994-1998; first Australian to hold this position; Technical Adviser, 2000-2002; Member Beach Volleyball Council, 1991-1993. Volleyball Competition Manager, Organising Committees, Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, 1998-2000. Board Member, South Australian Olympic Council, 1993-1998. Secretary, World Volleyball Grand Prix Council, 1992-1993. Secretary/Treasurer, South Australian Volleyball Coaches Association, 1974-1980. General Manager National Volleyball teams to New Caledonia 1978, Taiwan and Hong Kong 1979, Italy 1986, Thailand 1990. Vice-President, Board of Recreation, South Australia; Member, Community Recreation Sub-Committee, 2004-2007. Business Development Manager and Lecturer in Physical Education, University of South Australia, for 25 years; Adjunct Research Associate, Centre for Environmental and Recreation Management, since 1996; Chairman, 1997-1998. Colonel Arthur Reginald CRAIG (Retd), 2 Poynton Street, Hughes ACT 2605 For service to veterans and their families, particularly through the Australian Capital Territory Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. RSL Advocate, Returned and Services League ACT State, since 1997. Senior Welfare Adviser, Returned and Services League ACT State, since 2007.


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Sister Monica Josephine CRAWFORD, Mater Convent, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane Qld 4101 For service to the community through the establishment and development of the Mater Health Services Archives, and to health care as an administrator and a nurse. Archivist, Mater Health Services, 1987-2007. Entered the Sisters of Mercy, All Hallows, Brisbane, 1942; trainee nurse Mater Hospital, Brisbane, 1946-1949; surgical specialist, Mater Hospital, for 13 years; studied Maternal and Child Welfare, St Paul's Terrace,1950s; midwife, Mater Mother's Hospital, from 1960. Supervisor, Neonatal Nursery, Mater Mother's Hospital. Director of Nursing, Mater Private Hospital, 1973-1987. Administrator of Mater Private Hospital, 1980-1986. Superior, Mater Convent, 1986-1990. Assisted migrants through the St Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation Army and Life Line in Brisbane, 1950s. Awards include: Mater Star, 2006. Mr Keith Thomas CRELLIN, 9 Annesley Avenue, Trinity Gardens, Adelaide SA 5068 For service to classical music and musicians through artistic leadership, as an educator and mentor, and as a musician. Head of Strings, Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide, since 2001; Resident Conductor, Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, since 2001. Founding Member, Australian String Quartet ;established in 1985 as the Quartet in Residence at the Elder Conservatorium University of Adelaide and has toured extensively both within Australia and overseas, 1985-2000. Current Director, Young Symphonists’ program, Australian Youth Orchestra; current Coordinator, Chamber Music; Conductor, National Music Camp, since 1980s; Tutor, National Music Camp, 1971. Conductor/Artistic Director, Adelaide Youth Orchestra, since 2002. Tutor, Chamber Music, Australian National Academy of Music, since 2000. Current Federal Practical Examiner, Australian Music Examinations Board. Director, Tasmanian State Music Camp, 1978-1984. Conductor, Tasmanian Youth Orchestra, 1978-1984. Organiser, 35th International Viola Congress, Adelaide, 2007. Awards include: Stephen Cole for the Elder Prize for Teaching, University of Adelaide, 2004.


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Mr James Nicholas CRETHAR, 33 Camelot Road, Goonellabah NSW 2480 For service to the community of Lismore through a range of youth, service and progress organisations. Life Governor, Lismore Police Boys Club (PCYC), (formerly Lismore Youth Club), President, for 8 years; Foundation Member, 1967; boxing coach; current Member, Advisory Committee. Member, PCYC NSW Board of Directors, 2007. Member, City of Lismore Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1997. Director, Lismore and District Workers Club, since 1971; Treasurer, since 1985; Life Member, 2006. Justice of the Peace, for more than 40 years. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Lismore City Council, 2007. Community Award, City of Lismore Lions Club, 2002. Certificate of Recognition, Northern Rivers Police District, NSW, 1982. Ms Kerry Anne CROWLEY, 5/1A Longworth Avenue, Point Piper NSW 2027 For service to contemporary art in Australia, particularly through fostering the work of emerging artists in Australia and internationally. Ms Crowley co-established the Yuill Crowley Gallery in 1982 and has operated the gallery since then, providing representation for Australian artists and introducing to Australia several international artists. Acknowledged for her support and encouragement to emerging contemporary artists and for her contribution to the development of exhibitions in major galleries both in Australia and overseas. Also invited to authenticate art works and provide background information for curators and art historians. Director, Yuill/Crowley Gallery, since 1982. Project Officer, Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council, responsible for encouraging young artists, 1979. Assistant, European Dialogue, Biennale of Sydney: International Festival of Contemporary Art, 1979. Assistant to Chandler Coventry, Coventry Gallery, Paddington, 1978; collector and gallery owner.


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Mrs Gloria Jean CURTIS, 3/131 Redward Avenue, Greenacres SA 5086 For service to the community through St John Ambulance Australia, particularly through cadet leadership and training roles. State Officer for St John Cadets in South Australia, since 2002. State Staff Officer-Cadet Training, 2001-2002; Leader, Prospect #1 Cadet Division, 1998-2001; Regional Staff Officer-Cadet Training, 1993-1998. Superintendent Prospect Nursing Cadet Division, 1985-1993. Divisional Officer, St John Brigade Senior Division, Prospect, 1981-1985. First Aid Trainer, St John Ambulance Australia; Ambulance Officer. Order of St John awards include: Officer Sister for the Order, 2002. Robert Britten-Jones for training, 1996. Serving Sister for the Order, 1992. Mrs Gloria May DAVEY, 265 The Esplanade, Wynnum Qld 4178 For service to the community of Wynnun through service, music and sporting organisations. Inaugural Member, Quota Club of Wynnam Manly, since 1964, has served as a Committee Member in various capacities; still an active Member; has been instrumental in raising much-needed funds for many of the local community charities. Volunteer Presenter, Bayside Community Radio Association, since 1993; involves Bay FM Radio; Member, Publicity Committee, during the formative years. Secretary, Brisbane Jazz Club, for aproximately 12 years; Committee Member, for many years; Founding Member, 1973; Life Member. Volunteer, Wynnam Manly Jazz Festival, for the past 8 years; festival is held annually on Father Day on The Esplanade in Wynnam; funds raised support needy women and children in the local community. Jazz tutor with U3, for 5 years. President, Social Committee, Wynnum/Manly Yacht Club, for 7 years; Founding Member. Chairman, local Bride of the Year (Quest), for 8 years; Chairman, Miss Manly Quest, 1982, and the Wynnam Manly Spring Parade; Chairman, Spring Parade Queen Committee. Helped to establish, Save the Children Fund Shop, Manly; volunteer. President, local Sea Scouts, for 7 years. Volunteer, local kindergarten, and served on local school committees. Awards/recognition include: Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Australia Day Award for her service to the community, 2007.


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Mr Keith William DAVIDSON, 26 Voumard Street, Oakleigh South Vic 3167 For service to youth through the Scouting movement. Current Personal Leader Adviser, South Metro Region, National Adult Training Team, Scouts Australia, 2007; Assistant Region Commissioner, 1995-2007. Assessor, Victorian Branch, National Adult Training Team, Scouts Australia, 2003; Leader Trainer, 1995; Assistant Leader Trainer, 1980-1995. Assistant Area Commissioner, Somers Area, Scouts Australia, 1984-1995. District Leader, Oakleigh District, Scouts Australia, 1978; District Commissioner, 1976; Assistant District Commissioner, 1974. Scout Leader, 1st Oakleigh Scout Group (Vic), 1973-1974. Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Hampton Scout Group (Vic), 1958-1963. Attended Australian Jamborees, over the past 34 years. International tour leader, Venturer Scouts (Japan, Thailand, Canada and USA). Scouting movement awards include: Silver Kangaroo, 2006. Silver Emu, 2002. Silver Koala, 1998. Bar to Medal of Merit, 1992. Medal of Merit, 1983. Queen’s Scout Award, 1955. Mr Hilton Stanley DAVIS, 22 Plumb Street, Blayney NSW 2799 For service to the community of Blayney, particularly through retirement and aged care organisations. Chair, Management Committee, Christ Church Retirement Village, since 2004; Project Manager, since 2004. Current Representative, Retirement Village Council, Christ Church Diocese. Chair, Board of Directors, Lee Hostel, 1990-2006; Vice President, for 2 terms; Representative of Lodge Carringtonia, 1993; Member, since 1993. Member, Parish Council, Uniting Church Blayney, since 1984; Member, Finance and Property Committee, since 1984. Vice-President, Blayney Agricultural and Pastoral Association, since 1997; Ground Allotment Steward, since 1990; Pavilion Supervisor, since 1990, Showground Trustee, 1994-1998; Member, since 1988. Worshipful Master, Lodge Carringtonia, United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT, 1992-1993, 1998; Grand Masters Award, 2003. Secretary/Treasurer, Blayney Rural Fire Service, since 1990; Member, since 1984. Member, Probus Club of Blayney, since 1999. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Blayney Shire Council, 1995 and 2006. Recipient, International Year of Volunteers, Award, 2001.


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Mr John Ernest DAVIS, 4/8 Wentworth Street, Point Piper NSW 2027 For service to the community through fundraising activities to benefit the St Vincent's Hospital Heart and Lung Transplant program. Has organised fundraising activities for the Heart and Lung Transplant Unit at St Vincent's Hospital, since 1997; raised over $1.5 million during this time. The funds raised have been used to establish the Myocardial Laser program, the Cardioplasty program, the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical program and the new artificial heart program at the Hospital. Designer/tenderer, The Regent Hotel in Sydney; it is reputed that the project, completed in 1984, established a new benchmark for excellence in the hospitality industry. Designer/tenderer, Greenwood/Metroplaza project in North Sydney; completed in 1990. Member, Royal Australian Institute of Architecture since 1972; elected to Fellow, 1981. Mr Raymond Kyrle DEANE, 35 Truro Avenue, Kingswood SA 5062 For service to ex-service personnel and their families in South Australia through a range of roles with the RAAF Association. State Welfare Officer, RAAF Association (SA Division), since 1959; current Member, State Committee; State Secretary, 1968-1969; State President, 1966-1967; Life Member, 1968; Member, since 1946. Secretary, Mitcham Branch, RAAF Association, 1962-1963; Vice-President, 1947-1958; Member, Hospital Visiting Committee, since 1948; visits ex-Air Force patients in hospitals and nursing homes on a weekly basis; Secretary, Welfare Committee, since 1976; organises Air Training Cadets for Remembrance Day each year; President, 1964-1965. Chairman of Selectors, Mitcham Branch Bowling Club; Foundation Member, since 1947. Current Secretary, RAAF Signals and Radar Association of South Australia; former President. Hospital Visitation Committee Member, SA State Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, for 50 years; RAAF Association representative. Awards/recognition include: Certificate of Merit and Appreciation, RAAF Association (SA Division).


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Mrs Elsie May DENNEY, Jancourt East Vic 3266 For service to the community, particularly through service clubs and organisations relating to youth. Past Governor, 32nd District of Quota International; served as Lieutenant Governor and Charter President; current Member, for over 36 years; instigated Cobden meals on wheels. Past Leader, Cobden Play Centre (now Cobden and District Kindergarten); instigated the establishment of the Kindergarten; Life Member. Past President, Country Women's Association; Secretary, Drama Representative; International Secretary; current. Member, for over 50 years. Past President, Australian Red Cross; Member, since 1985. Currently fundraising for and actively supporting the Cobden Rotary Club. Former Committee Member, Cobden Cubs. Former 'Brown Owl' of Cobden Brownies; former Committee Member. Former Committee Member, Camperdown High School Mothers' Club. Former Treasurer, Cobden Sunshiners. Former Member, Camperdown Repertoire Society. Former President, Mothers' Club; Member, mid 1950s. Former Member Church Guild, mid 1950s. Teacher, Cobden and District Kindergarten; Pre-school Playleader, for over 19 years. Awards/recognition include: Corangamite Shire Citizen of the Year, 2007. Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Australians, 2001. Mr Allan John DEVEREAUX, 13B Townson Place, Leeming WA 6149 For service to the community, particularly through the National Association of Extremely Disabled War Veterans. Foundation Member, National Association of Extremely Disabled War Veterans; Chairman, Steering Committee to establish the WA Branch; Pension Officer, since 1997. Assistance to veterans with submissions for disability claims, including long distance travel at own expense and support with medical appointments. Representation to Department of Veterans Affairs and other government departments on behalf of veterans, carers and war widows. Member, Manning Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.


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Mr Donovan John DITTER, 139 Corea Street, Miranda NSW 2228 For service to the Australian wine industry, particularly as Chief Winemaker at Penfolds Wines. Wine Educator/Consultant, Penfolds Wines, since retirement in 1986. Chief Winemaker, Penfolds Wines, 1973-1986 (known as National Production Manager until 1975; Member, Board of Directors. Participated in 6 overseas missions to Europe, Scandinavia, UK and USA, promoting Australian wines and developing overseas export markets; and observing the winemaking practices employed in the great winegrowing countries of Europe. Instituted program of sponsorship of promising young winemakers to pursue formal education in oenology. Produced 14 vintages of Penfolds Grange, developed Magill Estate Shiraz, produced 10 vintages of Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon and 14 vintages of St Henri Shiraz. NSW Production Manager, 1963-1973. Winemaker, Sydney offices of Penfolds, 1953-1963. Employed at Penfolds from 1942 until 1986, initially as a Laboratory Assistant, with a hiatus for military service during World War II, followed by formal education in Oenology at Roseworthy Agricultural College. Mr David John DOHERTY, Yallambie Vic 3085 For service to logistics through contributions to the transport and supply chain industry, to the promotion and development of sector-wide best practice, and to Australian Rules football. Current Chief Executive Officer, Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia; National President, for many years; Member/volunteer, for over 20 years; Life Member. Chairman, Victorian TDL Industry Round Table, for many years. Current Council Member, Australian Logistics Council. Member, Victorian Freight and Logistics Council, 2004-2007. Director, Football Victoria, since 1999. Chairman, Victoria Football Development Foundation, since 2001; Board Member, since 1993. President, Victorian Metropolitan Football League, 1997-1999; Director, 1993-1999. Vice-President, Doncaster and District Junior League, 1987-1992; Life Member. President, Banyule Junior Football Club, 1981-1986; Life Member. Awards include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.


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Sister Enid Eliza DOHERTY, 46 John Street, Concord NSW 2137 For service to the community, particularly through the activities of the Sisters of Charity Outreach program. Coordinator, Country Care Link, Outreach Program, Sisters of Charity, 1993-2007 Member, since 1957. English as a Second Language Teacher, Lewisham Learning and Living Skills, Outreach Program, 1992-1997. Volunteer Teacher, Intensive Language Centre, 1985-1992. Volunteer Teacher, Home Tutor Scheme, 1985-1992. Principal, Catholic Education Office, 1965-1985. Mr John Francis (Jack) DOWD, deceased, Late of Loxton SA 5333 For service to the community of Loxton, particularly to the welfare of veterans and their families. Secretary/Treasurer, Loxton Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1960-1961, 1995 and 2004-2007; President, 1998-2002; Vice-President, 1996; also served as Welfare Officer; Member, 1945-2007. Member, Loxton Rotary Club, for approximately 20 years. President, Loxton District Bowling Club Inc, 1977-1978; Vice-President, 1976-1977; Member, Administrative Committee, for 11 years; Chairman of Selectors, for one year. Executive Positions, Ex-Prisoners of War and Relatives Association. Volunteer, Loxton Day Care Centre, for 18 years. Committee Member, St Albert's Catholic Church. Column Writer, Loxton News newspaper, 1992-2007. Former Master, Loxton Masonic Lodge; Member for 17 years; Member, Renmark Masonic Lodge, for 10 years. Awards include: Loxton Centenary Award for community service, 2007. Mr Dowd died on 23 December 2007.


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Mrs Doreen Florence DUNWOODIE, deceased, Late of Keiraville NSW 2500 For service to the community of the South Coast, particularly through Lifeline. Volunteer Roster Clerk, Lifeline South Coast, 1986-2007; Board Member, 1970s and 1980s; Facilitator Training, 1980s; Trouble Team member; 1970s and 1980s; Volunteer Telephone Counsellor, 1970s-2007. Fundraiser and Secretary; Gwynneville Girl Guides, for 15 years. Secretary, Keiraville Scout Group, 1965-1975. Awards/recognition include: Lifeline Golden Wattle 15 Years’ Award, 2005. Lifeline 35 Years’ Award, 2005. Honour Board erected in her name, Keiraville Scout Group. Mrs Dunwoodie died on 3 August 2007. Dr Eric Mitchell (Tim) EALEY, 11 Kowloon Crescent, Coronet Bay Vic 3984 For service to conservation and the environment. A Director, Westernport Seagrass Partnership; involved in a mangrove and seagrass regeneration program in the Westernport Region of Victoria. Former Member, Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment and Land Protection Board, for 8 years during the 1990s. Director, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Monash University, 1979-1987; developed and managed Master of Environmental Science Program, 1974-1978; Member, Academic Committee in Applied Sciences, 1975-1986; Senior Lecturer in ecology, 1960-1973. Chairman, Board of Studies for Degree in Technology, Society, Socio-Environment Assessment and Policy, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, 1983-1986. Senior Consultant, United Nations Environment Program, 1984; reviewing tertiary environmental education in Asia and Pacific Region. Former Member, National Parks Advisory Committee and (successor body) National Parks Advisory Council, 1971-1983. Played major role in establishing Environmental Living Zone in Bend of Island area and International Society for Environmental Education. Previous career as biologist on Heard Island; studied birds, seals and plankton with ANARE, 1950. Research Officer, Division of Wildlife, Pilbara District, CSIRO, 1950-1959. Awards/recognition includes: Federal Minister's Award for Coastal Custodians, 2006. Awards from Victorian Coastal Council for species protection, 2006. Awards from Victorian Association for Environmental Education for outstanding contribution to environmental education, 1985. Robyn Boyd Medal for Conservation. Antarctic Medal, 1949. Glacier named in his honour; and Mount Ealey named in his honour.


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Dr Carl Wilfrid EDMONDS, ‘Ocean Royale’, 11/69-74 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095 For service to subaquatic and hyperbaric medicine as a practitioner, researcher and educator, and to the advancement of diving safety. Founder and Director, Diving Medical Centre (private practice), 1971-2001. Foundation President, South Pacific Undersea Medical Society, 1971-1975; Life Member, 1989. Medical Adviser, Divers Alert Network (DAN) in the Australian Region, for many years. Officer-in-Charge, Royal Australian Navy School of Underwater Medicine, 1967-1975. Authored or co-authored more than 50 articles related to dive medicine; has written or co-written 14 books, including two currently sold by DAN, Diving & Subaquatic Medicine (4th edition) 2002; and Dangerous Marine Creatures. Awards/recognition include: Citation for contributing to diving and hyperbaric medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, 2004. DAN America Award, 2003. Charles W Shilling Award, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society, 1999. DAN South East Asia/Pacific Award for Medical Advisory services to the diving industry, 1998. Craig Hoffman Memorial Award for services to diver safety, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society, 1987. Professor James Murray ELLIS, Carine WA 6020 For service to the promotion of the information technology industry, particularly in Western Australia, and to the expansion of professional development and training opportunities. Founding and current Chairman, Western Australian Chapter, Australian Computer Society (ACS) Foundation, since 2001; National Director, ACS Foundation, since 2001. Chairman, Western Branch, ACS, 1987-1989; Member, ACS WA Branch Board, 1984-1995; Fellow, 1994; Life Member, 2002. Founding Chairman, WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards, 1990-2002. Chairman, Consultative Committee for the Centre of Enterprise Collaboration in Innovative Systems, Murdoch University, since 2003; Board Member, since 2000; Founding Chairman, IT Industry Advisory Panel, School of IT, since 2007; appointed Adjunct Professor, Murdoch University, 2006. Chairman, Computing and Information Technology Consultative Committee, Edith Cowan University, 1996-2007; Committee Member, since 1987. Member, WA Board, Australian Information Industries Association, 1992-1996 and 2002-2006. Awards/recognition include: Achiever of the Year, for services to WA ICT Industry March, WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards, 2008.


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Mr Andrew Austin EMBLING, 34 Nihil Street, Alexandra Vic 3714 For service to the community of Alexandra and district through tourism initiatives and fundraising. Past President, Alexandra Pastoral and Agricultural Association; Councillor, for several years. Initiates and organises charity events for Alexandra and District Hospital. Member, Drought Strategy Committee, Murrindindi Shire Council; organised Drought Releif Australia Day Concert, 2007. Active in Alexandra Traders and Tourism Association; Committee Member; Host of Murrindindi Regional Tourism Awards. Founding Member, annual Truck and Ute Show, 1996. Volunteer auctioneer for annual fundraising by the Alexandra Bowling Club and the Alexandra and District Football Club. Awards include: Recipient Jack Shiel Memorial Award for Community Service, Rotary Club of Alexandra, 2004. Mr John Blair ENGLAND, 15 Lewis Street, South Brighton SA 5048 For service to the welfare of veterans and their families, particularly through The Royal Australian Regiment Association (SA). Secretary, 9th Battalion,The Royal Australian Regiment Association (SA), 1996-2006; Project Officer, since 2006. Member, Project Team, The Spirit of Gallipoli, 2003; the team travelled to Turkey in 2003 and in 2005; invited Turkish War Veterans to Australia for Anzac Day services as part of the Youth Exchange Pilot Scheme in partnership with Rotary International, 2007-2008. Editor, The Victory of Friendship the ‘Spirit of Gallipoli’ booklet; produced in both English and Turkish detailing the commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli and to express gratitude to the Turkish people for the care and affection they have afforded those Australians who gave their lives in 1915; launched, 2007; fundraising, 2005-2007. Editor, Nine News in the Family newsletter of the Association; volunteer, Veterans and their Families, ongoing. Member, Returned and Services League of Australia (SA Branch), since 1970.

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