MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Alan Robert FAIRBANKS, 21 Reeve Court, Cheltenham Vic 3192
For service to netball.
Founding Member, Southern Region Netball Association.
Founding President, Cheltenham Heights Netball Association (now Kingston and District
Netball Association), 1980-1995; Founding Member (with wife), 1980-1995; Life Member;
Founding President, 'Dolphins' Netball Team.
Founding President, Bayside Netball Club, since 1995; ongoing Organiser, Summer Netball
competitions.
Representative Coach, until 2001; arranging for teams to participate in the South Pacific
Championships in Fiji and Vanuatu, biannually.
'C' Badged Umpire.
Player, Elsterrnwick United Football Club, Eastern Suburban Churches Football Association,
for 34 years.
Mr John Sidney FARR, 15 Old Orange Road, Manildra NSW 2865
For service to local government, and to the community of Cabonne.
Mayor, Cabonne Council, 1995-2008; Councillor, since 1983.
Served on a wide range of Council committees and as a Council delegate on many regional
committees, particularly Central Tablelands Water, for 28 years.
Chairman, Central Tablelands Water (formerly Central Tablelands County Council), since
1995; Councillor, since 1983; as Mayor, he oversaw the largest infrastructure program ever
undertaken in the area - $18 million Sewer Scheme.
Chairman, Health Watch Committee, CENTROC (Central NSW Councils); Delegate, for over
10 years.
Secretary/Treasurer, Manildra Sports Council; Member, 1980-2011.
Member, Manildra Hall Committee, 1984-2011.
Executive Member, Manildra and District Improvement Association.
Executive Member, Manildra Bicentennial Committee.
Former President, Manildra Tidy Towns Committee.
Former Secretary/Treasurer, Manildra Rugby League Football Club.
Former President, St Joseph's Primary Parents and Friends Association.
Committee Member, Amusu Theatre Trust.
Awards/recognition include:
Awarded the tItle of ‘Emeritus Mayor’, Shires Association of New South Wales.
Citizen of the Year, Manildra, 1988.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Kevin John FAULKS, deceased,
Late of Gorokan NSW 2263
For service to business, and to the community of Wyong.
Chief Executive Officer, Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2010; Board
Member, 1999-2010; Town Coordinator, 2002-2010; Representative on several committees
dealing with controversial projects and other community matters.
Presenter, workshops for local business owners, 2003-2010.
Organiser, annual business golf day.
Initiated and ran the Wyong Town Markets as a means of securing the Chamber of
Commerce's financial situation, 2003-2005.
Initiated and ran the Wyong Markets, 1991-2001.
Member, Regional Partnerships, Central Coast Area Consultative Committee, 2002-2004.
Member, Central Coast Area Consultative Committee for ‘Mature Age Employment and
Workplace Strategy’.
Director, Central Coast Workwise Inc, for 5 years; Public Officer, 1994-2010.
Principal Organiser, Wyong Shires Australia Day Celebrations, 2003-2010.
Patron, Wyong Family History Group, 2006-2010.
Volunteer, Old Heritage Wyong Public School, 2004-2010; Chairman, committee responsible
for upkeep and management of the school and grounds.
Member, Wyong Performing Arts Committee, 2008-2010.
Former President, Rotary Club of Baulkham Hills; other leadership roles; Member, from 1980.
Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Wyong.
Past President, Toukley Hawkes Football Club, 1990s.
Justice of the Peace, 1974-2010.
Mr Faulks died on 23 July 2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Joan Eileen FISHER,
218 Colooli Village, Veterans Parade, Narrabeen NSW 2101
For service to veterans, and to the community.
Vice-President and Welfare Officer, Teachers’ Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of
Australia, 1991-2006; Life Member.
Guest Speaker, Schools History Symposium, Miranda Sub-Branch, Returned and Services
League of Australia, for the past 12 years.
Current Member, 2/3 AHS Centaur Association.
Co-Author, Come with me: on a journey with one of the last surviving nurses who dedicated
her life and love to service on a hospital ship and other AGHs in World War II: the untold
story…, (biographical work of Joan Fisher), 2009.
President, Fairfield Branch, Spinners and Weavers Guild of NSW; and involved in its
foundation.
President, NSW Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild, 1983-1996; Member, since 1960s;
involved in the introduction of felting to the Guild.
Author, Exploring Felting, 1997.
Mrs Delma Lucille FITTON,
'Gawsworth Stud' Farm, 202 Postle Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
For service to the community of Toowoomba, and to the promotion of the
thoroughbred horse industry.
Founder, Fitton Charity Race Day, operating since 1988.
Organiser, Fitton Charity Stallion Tender, since 2001.
The proceeds of the Charity Race Day and the Fitton Charity Stallion Tender are donated to
the Queensland Cancer Fund Nurse of the Year, Queensland Institute of Medical Research,
and the Toowoomba Hospice Foundation.
Long-term volunteer, Toowoomba Branch, Queensland Cancer Fund.
Current volunteer, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.
Current Chair, Queensland Equine Hall of Fame; Founding Committee Member, 1999.
Current Vice-Chair, Queensland Festival of the Horse; Founding Committee Member.
Awards/recognition include:
Humanitarian Award, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, 2006.
Inaugural Clive Berghofer Honorary Guardianship Award, in recognition of fundraising efforts
in support of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Marlene Estelle FORD, Tamworth NSW 2340
For service to the community of Tamworth through a range of historical and social
welfare organisations.
Member of the Executive, Tamworth Historical Society; President, 2001-2004; Chief Librarian
and Curator of Photographs, 2004-2009; Vice-President, 2000; Roster Secretary, 1998-2000;
Member of the Library Committee, Walking and BusTour Guide, for many years; Life
Member, 2003; Member, since 1972.
Current Member, Regional Council Tamworth Calala Cottage Museum Management
Committee.
Volunteer, Calala Cottage Museum, for 30 years.
Delivered Meals on Wheels, for several years.
Secretary, Tamworth Youth Orchestra, for 10 years.
President, Tamworth Teachers Federation, for several years.
Executive Committee Member, Tamworth Eisteddfod; Chair; Adjudicator; Timekeeper, for
many years.
Conducted Chi exercise classes at Nazareth House (aged care facility) and later weekly with
a group of ladies, combined approximately 20 years.
Delivered books to housebound people, Tamworth Branch of the Regional Library.
Has recorded audio tapes for News on Wheels, for many years.
Edited and provided information for several publications on local Tamworth history.
Mr Bruce Alexander FUHRER, 25 Sunhill Avenue, Ringwood North Vic 3134
For service to conservation and the environment as an amateur naturalist and
botanical photographer.
Mr Fuhrer is the Author, Co-Author and illustrator of several botanical publications on fungi,
mosses, liverworts, wildflowers, rain forest lichens and marine algae.
Senior Technical Officer, Departments of Botany and Zoology, Monash University,
1972-1996; Honorary Research Associate, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,
Monash University, 1995.
Honorary Associate, National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbnourne,
1995-1998.
Member, Field Naturalists Club of Victoria, since 1961; Council Member, 1964-1969; Life
Member, 2005.
Member, Ringwood Field Naturalists Club, since 1960s, Leader, Junior Section of the Club,
1967-1982; Life Member, 1976.
Founding Member, Wildlife Observers Club (formerly the Basin Junior Field Naturalists Club);
Member, Fungimap Scientific Advisory Committee.
Mentor to postgraduate students.
Awards/recognition includes:
Nature Medallion, Australian Photographic Society, 2009.
Australian Natural History Medallion, 1989.
Honorary Master of Science, Monash University, Melbourne, 1988.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Eleanor Faye GALT, Beecroft NSW 2119
For service to clinical psychology and to public health, particularly through support for
people undergoing colorectal surgery.
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, late 1970s-2009;
Member, Research and Ethics Working Group; Clinical Lecturer.
Assistant Director of Psychology, Sydney South West Area Health Service, 2005-2009.
Foundation Member, Australian Psychological Society.
Vice-President and Executive Member, Ileostomy Association of New South Wales, for
20 years.
Co-Author and Co-Publisher, Sexuality of Patients with Stomas.
Mrs Elizabeth Ann GARLAND, 69 Carrington Street, Revesby NSW 2212
For service to veterans and their families in the Lakemba area.
President, Lakemba Services Memorial Club, since 2000; Sports Director, for 15 years; Board
Member, since 1980s; Life Member, 1988.
President, Lakemba Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2006;
Vice-President, 2004-2006; Treasurer, 2002-2004; Sub-Branch delegate to Far Southern
District Council,
President, Far Southern District Council, since March 2011; Senior Vice-President,
2009-2011.
State Councillor, Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women, for 12 years; Life Member.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Ms Susanne Julia GERVAY, Sydney NSW 2000
For service to children's literature, and to professional organisations.
Author, range of books primarily dealing with emotional and social issues facing children and
young adults, including:
- I am Jack, 2000.; adapted into a play shown around Australia, since 2008; has become a
‘rite of passage’ book on school bullying in Australia for young people.
- Always Jack, 2010.
- Super Jack, 2003.
- The Cave, 2002.
- Butterflies, 2001.
- Shadows of Olive Trees, 1996.
- Jamie’s a Hero, 1994.
Creative Director, The Hughenden Hotel, since 1993.
That’s Why I Wrote This Song, by Susanne Gervay; lyrics by Tory Gervay, 2007.
Member, Children's Book Council of Australia, for many years; financial contributor.
Current Board Member, Youth Portfolio, New South Wales Writers' Centre; Director, Annual
Kids and Young Adults Literature Festival.
Current Chair, Sydney Writers and Illustrators Network.
Current Co-Regional Adviser, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Australia and
New Zealand.
Books are endorsed by many organisations including:
- The Cancer Council.
- Life Education Australia.
- The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
- The Children’s Hospital Westmead, Sydney.
- International Board on Books for Young People, under the auspices of Room to Read.
- the United Nations.
Patron, Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People, since 2009; involvement, since 2007.
Member, Australian Government Delegation to Kiribati, 2010.
Awards/community include:
Australia Day Ambassador, NSW, 2010.
Lady Cutler Award for services to Children’s Literature, Children's Book Council of Australia,
2008.
UTS Professional Achievement for Writing, 2003.
Current Ambassador, Room to Read.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Neville Dean GIBBS, Morphett Vale SA 5162
For service to gymnastics.
Chief Instructor, Morphett Vale Youth Club, 1967-1996; President, 1981-2000; Secretary,
since 2000; Co-Founder and Member, since 1967.
President, Morphett Vale Community Hall, 1981-1986; Member, since 1967.
Co-Founder and Coach, Southern Districts Hockey Club, for 15 years.
Graffiti Removal volunteer, Onkaparinga Council, since 2000.
Delegate, South Australian Community Recreation Association, for many years.
Life Member and former President, Australian Milking Machine Trade Association.
Mrs Judith Ann GIFFORD, Green Point NSW 2251
For service to nursing mothers through the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
National President, Australian Breastfeeding Association, 1981-1982; Board Member,
1979-1987; Life Member, since 1991.
Member, Breastfeeding Policy Standing Committee, 1980s.
National Convenor, Publications and Administration Units, 1991-1997.
Coordinator, Publications Revision Working Group.
Assistant Editor, Essence.
Current Publications Manager; responsible for the research, writing, editing, proof reading,
design and publication of all resource materials.
Current Coordinator, NSW Branch; current History Coordinator; Assistant Branch President,
1997-2001; Group Leader, Wagga Wagga, 1974-1979.
Breastfeeding consultant and counsellor, since 1972.
Current Breastfeeding Counsellor, Erine Group (NSW).
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Miss Catherine Merle GILBO, 2/26 Ford Street, Ivanhoe Vic 3079
For service to science as a biochemist, and to the community.
Biochemist, Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL), from 1951 until her retirement in
1993.
Member, CSL `25ERS Club', since its inception; also holds executive roles.
Coordinator of the Liturgy Group and Parish representative in interfaith and inter-parish
activities; Catholic Parish of Ivanhoe; since 1951; Member, since 1951.
Member, Banvule Interfaith/Intercultural Network, since 2009.
Reader/Minister of Communion at weekly Masses, Ivanhoe Mary Immaculate, for many
years; Member, since 1951; lifetime parishioner.
Catholic representative, Ivanhoe Churches Together Committee, for 6 years.
Library volunteer, Mary Immaculate Primary School, since 1995.
Current Vice-President, Past Pupils’ Committee, Academy of Mary Immaculate Secondary
College.
Editor, Pallottine family newsletter, since 1968.
Representative, Pallottine International Congress in Rome, 2010; Poland, 2005.
Volunteer, Pallotti College Millgrove, for over 30 years.
Volunteer, 'In home service', Ivanhoe Yarra Plenty Library, since 1995; Member, since 1994.
Zone Leader, BNY 9 and BNY 25 Neighbourhood Watch, 1989-2000; Area Coordinator,
2000-2008.
Newsletter Editor/Fundraiser, Macleod Community Support, Southern Cross Care, since
1995.
Member, Cheshire Victorian Homes Foundation, Ryder-Cheshire Australia Victoria Branch,
for many years.
140
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Roy Beale GILCHRIST,
Unit 55 ‘Aminya’ Retirement Village, 6 Goolgung Avenue, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
For service to the community, particularly through the Baptist Union of New South
Wales.
Member, Baptist Union of New South Wales, for many years.
Member, Ministerial Acceptance and Ordination Committee.
Member, Baptist Community Services (BCS) of NSW/ACT; Life Member, 2003.
Camp Parents, for many years.
Member, Homes Trust Council, 1979-1984; Executive Member, 1980.
Representative, ABC and Heathdene Pre-School Management Committees.
Chairman, Baptist Child Care Committee, 1979-1984; Vice-Chairman, 1977-1979.
Executive Member, Australian Early Childhood Association.
Member, Central Baptist Church, since 1937; Church Secretary, for 16 years.
Life Deacon, 1967; Deacon, 1947.
Established library and reading room for Chineses university students in new George Street
Building, 1960s.
Captain, football and cricket teams, for many years.
Chairman and President, Residents’ Association, BCS Aminya Village, Baulkham Hills,
1992-2006; Vice-President, since 2006; Member, Fête Committee, since 1989; Treasurer,
since 2006.
Company Member, Communicare, for over 30 years; Board Member, 1980-1984.
Vice-President, Carlingford Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, for
many years; Member, since 1957; current Member, City of Parramatta Sub-Branch.
141
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Professor Maree GLEESON, PO Box 3212, Merewether NSW 2291
For service to medicine through the Hunter Medical Research Institute, to education,
and to professional associations.
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Hunter Medical Research Institute, since 2006; Chair,
Research Council; Member, Executive Committee; Hunter Children's Research Foundation;
Member, Corporate Governance Committee; Member, Building Committee, since 2006.
Inaugural Director Medical Research, NSW Office for Science and Medical Research,
2004-2006; Member, Medical Research Hub Liaison Group, since 2007; Member, Ministerial
Advisory Committee for Medical Research, 2004-2006.
Director, Immunology, Hunter Area Pathology Service, John Hunter Hospital, 2002-2004;
Deputy Director Immunology, 1988-2002.
Senior Hospital Scientist-Biochemestry, Pathology Department, Newcastle Mater
Misericordiae Hospital, 1976-1988.
Member, Governing Council, Central Coast Local Health Network, since 2011.
Director, Research Australia, since 2007.
Director, Alzeimer's Australia, NSW, since 2005.
Member, Advisory Board, ARC Centre of Excellence and Bioinformatics, since 2009.
Member, Advisory Committee, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Register 4, since 2010.
Professor, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, since 2006; various Lecture and visiting
positions,1989-2006; Member, various committees, since 2006.
President, The International Society of Exercise and Immunology, 2009-2011.
Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, since 2009; Fellow, since 2011.
Member, various professional associations, since 1976.
President, Rotary Club of Newcastle, 2002-2003.
Mr Wayne Terence GOBERT, Collaroy NSW 2097
For service to the community through a range of charitable organisations.
Details not available at the request of Mr Gobert.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Elizabeth Jane GRACE, 5 Tufnell Street, Nundah Qld 4012
For service to the community of Nundah.
Current Secretary, Rotary Club of Nundah; Past President and Director; Member, since 1997;
Chairman, Computers 4 Kids, since 2004.
Host Parent, Rotary Student Exchange Program, 2003 and 2006.
Chairman, District 9600 Committee, Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment, 2009 and 2010;
Secretary, 2004-2008.
Member, Organising Committee, Rotary International Convention, Brisbane, 2001-2003.
President, Golden Years Seniors' Centre, Nundah, 1999-2004; current Management Board
Member; Treasurer, since 2010; Member, Finance Committee, 2008; Life Member.
Member, Nundah and District Development Association, since 2003.
Chairman, Northgate/Spring Hill Local Ambulance Committee, since 2007; Member, since
2005.
Patron, Aspley Orchid Society, since 1998.
Elder, Clayfield/Hamilton Uniting Church, since 1988.
Member, State Committee, Uniting Church Adult Fellowship, since 2007.
Vice-President, State Council, World Day of Prayer, since 2009; Member, since 2006.
Member, local committee, World Day of Prayer, since 2006.
Committee Member, Branch President and Host Family, AFS International Student Exchange
Program, 1978-1985.
Committee Member, Community Aged Care Program, North Brisbane, 1986-1988.
Inaugural President, Clayfield Day Respite Centre.
Life Member, Qualtime Day Respite for the Disabled.
Foundation Member and Committee Member, Specific Learning Difficulties (SPELD)
Association of Queensland, 1969-1992.
Chairman, Board of Directors, Bridgeworks Personnel Ltd, 2001-2006; Board Member, since
1999.
President, Vice-President, Roster Secretary, Trainer and Information Officer, Brisbane Visitor
and Convention Bureau, 1988-1995.
Information Officer, Warana Festivals, 1989-1994.
Information Officer, South Bank Opening Events, 1992.
Information Officer and Tour Group Hostess, World Expo, Brisbane, 1988.
Meet and Greet Hostess, Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Malcolm Sidney GRANT, Mount Stuart Tas 7000
For service to youth through the Scouting movement, and to the community.
Current Leader, Tasmanian Branch, Scout Association of Australia; Regional Commissioner,
Southern Tasmania, 1985; Commissioner, Community Development, 1984-1985; Honorary
Commissioner, 1993; Life Member, Tasmanian Branch, 2005.
Warden, Lea Service Crew, since 1993.
Former State Contingent Leader, National Jamborees.
Group Leader, Mount Stuart Group, 1975-1985.
Member, Training Team, Rostrum Tasmania.
President, Rostrum Tasmania, 1970-1971, 1980-1981 and 1988; former Vice-President and
Training Officer.
National President, 1982-1983.
State Coordinator, Voice of Youth, 1990s and 2003-2006.
Former President, Southern Region.
Member, Club 3, 8 and 17; former Member, Club 11, Burnie.
Involved for over 40 years.
Life Member and Gold Medallion Holder.
President, Tasmanian State Committee, Neighbourhood Watch,1995-2000; Vice-President
and Secretary.
Delegate, Australian Branch.
Member, NHW Australia Executive.
President, Southern District Council.
Also served as State Secretary/Treasurer.
Coordinator, Mount Stuart, since 1990.
Editor, NHWtasmania quarterly journal.
Member, Tasmanian Conservation Trust, since 1968.
President, Mount Stuart Progress Association, 2005-2009; involved for 20 years.
Member, Council of Hobart Community Association, for 20 years.
Adjudicator, Tasmanian Debating Union, for over 20 years.
Life Member, North West Walking Club.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Brian Andrew GREIG, Bayswater WA 6053
For service to the community as a social justice advocate for the gay and lesbian
community.
Co-Founder and National Spokesperson, Australian Council for Lesbian and Gay Rights,
1993-1995; Western Australian Representative, for many years.
Founding Member and Spokesperson, Gay and Lesbian Equality WA, 1994-1998.
Official Patron, Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival (WA), 1999.
Member, Gay Law Reform Group of Western Australia, 1989.
Volunteer, Helpline, Gay Counselling Service, 1985-1990.
Member, Student Guild, Murdoch University, 1988; established the Murdoch University Gay
Society.
Senator for Western Australia, Australian Democrats, 1999-2005.
Councillor, Town of Vincent, WA, 1995-1999.
Mr Alan John GRIFFIN, 15 Surrey Parade, Morphett Vale SA 5162
For service to Australian Rules football at the junior level.
Director of Junior Football, Southern Football League, since 1993; introduced Sunday Junior
football, 1997; Executive Member, since 1992; Life Member, 1988; Member, since 1978;
Tribunal Commissioner, 1992-2008; Member, Management Committee, Combined Southern
Leagues Football Umpires Panel, ongoing since 1989.
Founding Member, Mawson Football Club, 1977; President, 1992; Life Member, 1987;
Delegate, Southern Football League, 1977-1992.
Involved in football administration, St Anvac Primary School, 1993-1997.
Awards/recognition include:
Inducted into the Southern Football League’s Hall of Fame, 2007.
Merit Award, SA National Football League, 2004.
145
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Ms Kerrie Louise GRIFFITH, North Nowra NSW 2541
For service to public education in the Shoalhaven area.
Teacher/Librarian, Nowra High School, 1979-2010.
Chair, Finance Committee, for many years since its inception.
Member, Occupational Health and Safety Committee, since 1999.
Staff social and cultural event organiser, for 30 years.
Organiser and manager of school tennis teams, for 25 years; and chess team, 2007-2010.
Correspondence student liaison with Open High School (Sydney) and Karabar Distance
Education Centre, Queanbeyan, for 30 years.
Member, School Council Steering Committee and Inaugural Member, School Council, Nowra
High School.
Secretary, Nowra High School Branch, New South Wales Teachers Federation, for 10 years;
Womens Contact, various years.
Involved in forming the Shoalhaven Teacher Librarians Network, 1980; Executive Member,
since 1980.
Member, New South Wales Teachers Federation, since 1978.
Member, Australian School Libraries Association (NSW), since 1993.
President, Friend of the Shoalhaven Campus of the University of Wollongong, since 1996;
fundraising group paying for scholarships for local students.
Mrs Lynne Margaret HANTON, 36 Lovegrove Drive, Alice Springs NT 0870
For service to ballet in the Northern Territory as a teacher and artistic director.
Artistic Director and Founder, Australian Dance Company (now Duprada Dance Company),
since 1984.
Ballet Teacher, since 1974.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Frederick John HARRINGTON, 36 Sackville Street, Montmorency Vic 3094
For service to the community of Eltham.
Manager, Engineering Operations, Moreland City Council, 2007-2010; Manager,
Environmental Engineering, 1995 - 2007.
Moreland Representative, Northern Region Waste Management Group's Advisory
Committee; Chair, Technical Officers Advisory Committee, 1995-2006.
Executive Officer, Moreland Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee,
1995-2001.
Moreland Representative on the Metropolitan Local Government's Waste Management
Forum, the Technical Officers Reference Group, and the Regional Emergency Management
Planning Committee.
Researcher and Author, Waste Services: Strategic and Operation Review Report, which was
adopted by Council in 2010 and contained 31 recommendations to be used for waste
collection by Moreland City Council out to 2017.
Manager, Contract Development, Croydon City Council, 1994-1995.
Project Engineer, Northcote City Council, 1993-1994.
Manager, Engineering Operations, Broadmeadows City Council, 1989-1993.
Engineer and Assistant Shire Engineer, Eltham Shire Council, 1971-1989.
Assistant Engineer, Knox City Council, 1965-1971.
Served at the Zone level as Secretary, Vice-President, President and Member of the National
Board of Apex Australia, 1980-1987.
Chairman of Adjudicators, National Public Speaking Competition, Apex National Convention,
1990.
Current Member, Apex Foundation.
District Governor, 1979; Member, Zone Board of the Melbourne metropolitan area.
Board Secretary, Eltham Apex Club, 1974; held a range of Board positions; Life Member,
since 1988; Member, 1973-1988.
Committee Member, Eltham Festival, for 5 years.
Chairman, Eltham Cemetery Trust, since 1991; Member, since 1983.
Inaugural Chairman, School Safety House Committee, for many years.
Junior Tennis Coordinator, Montmorency Tennis Club, 1991 and 1992.
Fellow, Local Government Professionals, and Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Brian William HAWDON, 2 Beaconsfield Road, Hawthorn East Vic 3123
For service to the community through fundraising roles.
Involved with the Father's Day Appeal, The Alfred Foundation, for 11 years; organised, Golf
Days, for about 10 years; initiated the 'Non-Golf' Day; Marshal of volunteers, annual 'tinshake'
at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, for 13 years.
Current fundraiser, Southern Chances organisation.
President, Rotary Club of Malvern, 1986-1987; current Director, Community Service, and
1982-1983; involved in a number of fundraising initiatives; Sergeant, 1990-1991; Member,
since 1979.
President, West Brighton Club, 1998-1999; Committee Member; Member, since 1987; Bowls
Convenor, for 4 years.
Awards/recognition include:
Sapphire Pin, Rotary Club of Malvern; Paul Harris Fellow.
Mr Arthur James HAYES, 3 Miner Court, Deception Bay Qld 4508
For service to the community of Deception Bay.
Current Chair, North Lakes Health Precinct Community Consultative Committee, since 2007;
Member, Precinct and Community Health Strategy Community Engagement Model
Reference Group, since 2009.
Current Chair, Deception Bay Community Hall Committee.
Committee Member, Community Renewal Program Deception Bay, 2000-2008; Member,
Foreshore Reference Group.
Current Chair, Deception Bay Local Ambulance Committee, for 9 years.
Current Member, Deception Bay Police and Citizens Youth Club Festival Committee.
Former President, Lions Club of Deception Bay; Treasurer, since 2003; Member, since 1996;
Committee Member; District Chairman, Lions Youth InSearch Program, since 2003;
Administrator, Lions Youth of the Year Quest, for 7 years; organiser, Deception Bay Carols by
Candelight.
Former Member, Lions Club of Keperra Golden Valley.
Former President and Member, Lions Club of Bribie Island.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Helen Marianne HEATH, Springvale South Vic 3172
For service to the community of Dandenong.
President, Interfaith Network, City of Greater Dandenong, 2004-2010; Member, since 2000.
Coordinator, Interfaith Bus Tours to places of worship.
Interim Multifaith Officer, Faith Communities Council of Victoria, May-November 2010.
Community Organiser and Convenor, Community Relations Committee, Parliament of the
World’s Religions, 2007-2009.
Pastoral Care Coordinator, Kingston Aged Care Facility, Cheltenham, between November
2006 and April 2007.
Welfare Officer, Family Group Homes and Girls Hostel, St Vincent De Paul Society,
1979-1981.
Welfare Officer, Tally Ho Village, Wesley Central Mission, 1976-1978.
Youth and Community Worker, Young Women’s Christian Association, 1972-1974; served in
Dandenong, Werribee, Latrobe Valley and Shepparton.
Executive Officer, Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia, since 2011.
Awards/recognition include:
Citizen of the Year, City of Greater Dandenong, 2006.
Mahatma Gandhi Community Service Award, Hindu Foundation, 2009; community volunteer
meritorious service award.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Rabbi Philip Walter HEILBRUNN, Vic
For service to the St Kilda Hebrew Congregation, and to the community.
Chief Minister St Kilda Hebrew Congregation, since 1988.
Chief Minister, Adelaide Hebrew Congregation, 1982-1988.
Minister and Cantor, North Shore Synagogue, 1979-1982.
Prior to his arrival in Australia he was a Rabbi and Cantor of Hebrew congregations in South
Africa.
President, Association of Rabbis of Australia and New Zealand, 1992-1999; Executive, for
25 years.
Vice-President, Rabbinical Council of Victoria, for many years; current Patron; current Chair,
Community Reference Group.
Honorary Consultant, Advisory Committee, Australian Archive of Jewish Music, since 1994.
Member, Heads of Faith Committee of Victoria, for many years.
Consultant, Executive Council of Australian Jewry, for many years.
Joint Founder and Member, Jewish Male Choir, since 1998; President, since 2000.
Assisting in the creation of an arbitration arm of the Melbourne Beth Din (Ecclesiastical Court)
and has provided advice in legal matters such as divorce, education and Jewish Arbitration.
President, Council of Christians and Jews of Victoria.
Participant and contributor to the following:
- The Australian Dialogue of Christians, Muslims and Jews.
- World Harmony Run, Interfaith Relay, for many years.
- Ethics Committee on Clinical Research, Flinders Medical Centre.
- National Conference of Rabbis, 1988.
- Jewish Museum Australia.
- Jewish Holocaust Centre.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Robert Edward (Bob) HENDERSON, 19 Griffin Street, Hamilton Vic 3300
For service to the community of Hamilton.
First Violin, Hamilton Symphony Orchestra, since 2007.
Performer, Hamilton Orchestra; Good Shepherd College Band, for many years.
Musical instrument manufacturer, for 10 years; donor of instruments (including grand pianos)
to local schools and hospital, Defence Force entertainment, Orchestra Victoria, needy people,
Angel Flight and Australian Lions Foundation, plus donations to several other organisations.
Fundraiser, Eye and Ear virtual support program, Western District Health Services; to enable
patients to consult with specialists from the Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne via video
conference.
Fundraiser, Infant Care Centre of Midwifery; to purchase equipment.
Financial supporter, Aged Care Facilities; purchase of Cancer Screening equipment.
Financial supporter, Hamilton Men’s Shed; purchase of the facilities.
Philanthropist to many other organisations.
Proprietor, Music shops, 1946-1960.
Awards/recognition include:
Citizen of the Year, Southern Grampians Shire Council, 2007.
Mr Dean Gavin HEYNE, 3 George Street, Ceduna SA 5690
For service to the Indigenous community of Ceduna, and to the Lutheran Church.
Has served the Lutheran Church and Indigenous communities in the Ceduna and district
areas, since retirement in 2003.
Lay Worker, Yalata Community, 1998-2003.
Served South Australia's Far West Aboriginal Congregations including Koonibba, Ceduna,
Yalata and Oak Valley with church, community, sporting and schooling activities.
Grief Councillor, Yalata, Ceduna and Koonibba communities.
Former Board Member, Lutheran Crossways Primary School.
Currently provides assistance and consultation in alcohol management issues, District
Council of Ceduna.
Member, Board of Directors, Ceduna District Health Service Inc, 2004-2010.
Honorary Parole Officer in Yalata, South Australian Department of Correctional Services,
1998-2003.
Current Patron and Mentor, Koonibba Aboriginal Football Club; player, 1960-1964, including
‘Team of the Century’.
Teacher, Yirara College, Alice Springs, 1998.
Principal, St Andrew’s Lutheran Primary School, Darwin, 1993-1997.
Principal, Lutheran Primary School, Lobethal, South Australia, 1988-1992.
Teacher, St John’s Lutheran Church, Highgate, South Australia, 1987.
Teacher and Principal, range of Lutheran and government schools in South Australia, New
Guinea and Victoria, 1958-1986.
151
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Thomas Francis HOGAN, 4/259 Anson Street, Orange NSW 2800
For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Orange.
Board Member, Orange Legacy, for 34 years; President, 1986-1987; active fundraiser and
Member, for 36 years.
Member, Orange Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, for 50 years.
Active Member, NSW Division, Air Force Association, for 17 years.
Executive Member, Orange and District Retired Railwaymen's Association, since 1985; Tours
Officer, since 1996.
Member, Probus Club of Orange, for many years.
Current Patron, Newstead Bowling Club.
President, Dubbo Railway Institute Bowling Club, 1966-1973.
President, Far West Bowling Association, 1973-1974.
Member, St Mary and Joseph Parish, for many years.
Mr Graham Keith HOINVILLE, 45 Pine Ridge, Donvale Vic 3111
For service to motor sport through a range of technical and executive roles.
Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Representative, Historic Motor Sport Commission,
Fédération Internationale de 'l Automobile, 2000-2007; Honorary Deputy Chair, Regulations
and Appendix K Sub-Commission, since 2007.
Chairman, Technical Committee, Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, 1965-1969 and
since 1981; Member, Technical Committee, since 1954.
Also served as State Councillor and as a Delegate to National Council.
Member, Australian Historic Commission, 2002-2007; Technical Administrator, 1998-2009.
Motor Sport Representative, Commonwealth Government Vehicles Advisory Committee,
1970.
Patron, Rob Roy Hillclimb, 2008.
Life Member, Victorian Historic Racing Register, 2006.
Competitor and official in motor sport, since 1950; still actively involved in the organising of
rallies and construction of sports cars.
Winner, Australian Grand Prix Rally, 1991.
Winner, Australian Rally Championship, 1968.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 2008.
Elfin Owners and Drivers Club Clubman of the Year, 1991.
Award of Merit, Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, 1971; the Confederation’s highest
recognition; also Service Award, 1965.
152
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Nancy Irene HORNE, Cherrybrook NSW 2126
For service to local government, and to the community of Hornsby.
Councillor, Hornsby Shire Council, 1987-2008; Deputy Mayor, 2001-2002 and 2004-2005;
Shire President, 1990-1992; Deputy Shire President, 1988-1989.
Vice-President, Pennant Hills Neighbour Aid Management Committee, 2009-2011.
Member, Hornsby Homelessness Taskforce, since 2008.
Booking Officer, Gumnut Community Hall, since 1985.
Secretary, Cherrybrook Community Centre Committee.
Foundation Member and President, Cherrybrook Seniors Group, 2003-2011.
Life Member, Hornsby Art Society, 2008.
Counsellor, Hornsby Lifeline, 1984-1991; Member, Board of Management, 1955-1999.
Schools Coordinator, Hornsby Red Cross Calling, 1989-2007.
President, Cherrybrook Progress Association, for 4 years; Vice-President, for 3 years;
Member, 1981-1996.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
153
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Robert William HORSFALL, 6 Gilmour Road, Bentleigh Vic 3204
For service to the Australian entertainment industry as an actor, radio presenter and
musician.
Professional Entertainer, for 75 years.
Television career working for Channel 7 (for 8 years) and Channel 9 (for 4 years) as an actor,
announcer, compère, singer, dancer, comedian, newsreader, vocal group leader and comedy
scriptwriter.
Appeared on In Melbourne Tonight, Sunnyside Up and World of Sport; compèred Happy Go
Lucky, and did BP Super Shows with Bob Dyer.
Appeared in popular TV shows such as Blue Heelers, Homicide, Prisoner, Power Without
Glory, Division 4, Neighbours, Bellbird with a continuing role, Matlock Police and Ramsay.
Acted in 12 films.
Presenter, Golden Days Radio, 95.7 FM, since 2006.
Presenter, 88.3 Southern FM, for 14 years.
Presenter for several radio stations including 3KZ, 2UE Sydney, 3AW and 3UZ.
Volunteer interviewer for the National Film and Sound Archive's ‘Once Upon A Wireless’
Project, conducting over 20 interviews with significant figures from the radio industry for
inclusion in the national audiovisual collection, 1990s.
Formed a vocal group called 'The Tune Twisters', 1944. For 50 years the group did radio
performances throughout Australia; toured with overseas acts and did floor shows both locally
and interstate; also voiced over 150 singing commercials and provided theme songs for
television sitcoms.
Toured (with group) with J C Williamson Ltd with stage productions featuring Frank Sinatra,
Frankie Laine, Buddy Rich and Mel Torme as well as shows with Johnnie Ray, Peter
Dawson, Bob Hope, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong; conducted national radio interviews
with Bob Hope, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Released two CDs, Pleasant Memories with Bob Horsfall, 2003; proceeds to the Alfred
Hospital.
Has written a column for The Senior newspaper, Victoria, since 1999.
Journalist, writing music and entertainment columns, for many years.
154
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Beverley Joan HOSKINS, 8 Wolseley Crescent, Blackburn Vic 3130
For service to the community of Blackburn.
Volunteer, Blackburn Branch, Australian Red Cross, since 1980; Delegate to Region 3,
1999-2011; Regional Representative to Divisional Council, 2006-2008 and since 2009;
Emergency Catering Officer, since 1999; coordinated volunteers during the Black Saturday
bushfires, 2009.
Secretary, Blackburn Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1990-1994; Member, for 19 years.
President, Ladies Committee and Supporter, Blackburn Football Club, until ca2007; Member
and fundraiser, since 1957.
Other support roles include with the Blackburn Primary School, Avencare's Elderly Drop-In
Centre (volunteer hairdresser for 20 years), and the Rotary Club of Nunawading.
Has organised and run (with her husband) the Blackburn Village Christmas Fair, for the past
12 years.
Awards/recognition include:
Citizen of the Year, City of Whitehorse, 2010.
Service Award, Australian Red Cross Victoria, 2006.
Mr Robert Marshalsie HOSKINS, 8 Wolseley Crescent, Blackburn Vic 3130
For service to the community of Blackburn.
President, Blackburn Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for 10 years; Committee Member,
1956-2006.
Has organised and run (with his wife) the Blackburn Village Christmas Fair, for the past
12 years.
Charter Member, Rotary Club of Nunawading, since 1965; has held a range of executive
roles including President, Participant Rotary Exchange Student Program, since 1980,
particularly through the opening of family home to 13 overseas exchange students; current
Chair, Youth and Community Committee.
Sponsor, supporter and fundraiser, Blackburn Football Club, for over 50 years; served as
President and Treasurer.
Chairman, Centenary of Federation Celebrations in Blackburn, ca2001.
Proprietor, Hoskins Furniture Store (later Hoskins Carpet Gallery), Blackburn, ca1955-2007.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
155
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Marie Helen HUDSON, PO Box 32, Cobar NSW 2835
For service to the community through the Cobar Branch of the Country Women's
Association.
President, Cobar Branch, Country Women's Association, 1976-1982 and since 2000;
Vice-President, 1971, 1982 and 1984; Secretary, 1968-1970; Treasurer, 1972-1975 and
1986-1997; Handicraft Officer, 1999, 2007 and 2009; International Officer, 1983-1985;
Cultural Officer, 1971, 1982 and 1985; active Member, since 1956.
Treasurer, Far Western Group Country Women's Association, for 10 years; Delegate, 1983;
Councillor, 1972.
Mr Alexander Sergei HUGHES, 22 Curvers Drive, Mount Riverview NSW 2774
For service to the Russian community of New South Wales.
President, Russian Relief Association of St Sergius of Radonezh, since 2005.
Vice-President, The Russian Club, 1998-2002.
Chairperson, St Alexander Nevsky Russian School, 1978-1989.
Founding Executive Member, Vostok Sports Club, 1964-1975.
President, General Electric Company Social Club, 1973-1988.
Member, NSW Rural Fire Service, Blue Mountains District, since 1974.
Mr Kevin Vincent HUMPHREY, 70/1111 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Vic 3350
For service to the community of Cressy.
Captain, Cressy Rural Fire Brigade, 1971-1985; Lieutenant, for 20 years; Secretary, for
6 years; Treasurer, for 5 years; Member, 1970-2008.
Deputy Group Officer, Lismore Fire Brigade Group, 1986-1992.
Apparatus Officer, Werneth Rural Fire Brigade, 1955-1969; Member, 1952-1970.
Secretary, Cressy Recreation Reserve Committee.
Secretary, Cressy Cemetery Trust, for 44 years.
Committee Secretary, St Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Foundation Member, Cressy District History Group.
Treasurer, Ballarat Parkinson’s Support Group.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Bruce Wallace INGRAM, 58 Harold Street, Hawthorn East Vic 3123
For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to professional associations.
General Practitioner, Hawthorn East, since 1995.
General Practitioner, Springvale, 1989-1994.
Former Visiting Medical Officer, Enterprise Migrant Hostel, Springvale.
Honorary Physician to the Governor of Victoria, since 1998.
Deputy Director, Professional Services Review Panel, Department of Health and Ageing,
since 2001; Committee Member, since 1997.
Director, National Institute of Clinical Studies, 2004-2006.
Board Member, Hepatitis C Sub-Committee, Ministerial Advisory Committee on AIDS, Sexual
Health and Hepatitis, 2005-2006.
Former Medical Representative, Victorian Foundation for the Survivors of Torture.
Mr Paul Anthony INNES, 20 Walsh Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154
For service to the thoroughbred horseracing industry, particularly through the
Australian Jockeys' Association.
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Jockeys’ Association, since 2007; Co-Founder, 2002.
Secretary, New South Wales Jockeys’ Association, since 1997.
Founding Chairman/Trustee, National Jockeys’ Trust, since 2004.
Member, Racing Industry Consultation Group, since 2008.
Deputy Chair, Racing Industry Participants Advisory Committee, until 2008.
157
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Merle ISBISTER ASM, Box 25, Carnamah WA 6517
For service to local government, and to the community.
President, Shire of Carnamah, since 2007; Councillor, since 2003; involved in numerous
community committees.
Board Member, State Council, St John Ambulance, since 2001.
Chairperson, North Midland Sub-Centre, St John Ambulance, since 2004; area of
responsibility includes the communities of Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Mingenew and
Three Springs; Vice-Chairperson, 2003; Treasurer, since 2007; Secretary, 1993-2003;
Ambulance Training Coordinator, since 1987; First Aid Training Coordinator, since 1987;
volunteer Ambulance Officer, since 1980.
Operated a home-based, volunteer first aid post, for 25 years.
Member, North Midlands Medical Practise Committee, since 2005.
Chair, Carnamah Community Care; also served as Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator.
Member, Carnamah Retirement Homes Committee.
Secretary, North Midland Agricultural Society, 1982-1985; current Member.
Secretary, Parents and Citizens Association, Carnamah District High School, 1988-1989;
involved on numerous committees, 1981-1990.
Awards/recognition include:
Ambulance Service Medal, 2001.
Centenary Medal, 2001.
158
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Theodore (Ted) IULIANO, Campbelltown SA 5074
For service to football in South Australia, and to the Italian community.
Board Member, Football Federation of South Australia, since 2005; Chairman, Finance
Committee, 2005-2010; Chairman, Life Membership Committee, since 2009; Vice-Chairman,
1992-1997.
Board Member, South Australian Soccer Federation, 1981-1984; Chairman, First Division
Management Committee, 1981-1983; SA Council Delegate to Australian Soccer Federation,
1981-1984.
President, Azzurri Sports Club, 1999-2005; Secretary, 1975-1987.
Tour Leader, Soccer Tournament, Indonesia, 1994.
Acting Chair, FIFA’s VII World Youth Championship of Soccer, SA Group, 1993.
Chair, Whyalla Community Services Council, 1988-1989.
Board Member, COEMIT (Comitato Dell’Emigrazione Italiana del Sud Australia), 1988-1989.
Vice-President, Radio Italiana Inc, 1986-1988.
President, Italian Coordinating Committee Inc; Chairman, Annual Italian Festival (Carnevale),
1982-1987.
Italian Community representative, Board of Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia,
1983-1986; and the Board of Ethnic Communities Council of South Australia, 1983-1986.
Foundation Secretary, Italian Village Inc, 1974-1979; aged housing.
Chair, Steering Committee, Campbelltown Community Bank, 2001-2007.
Council Member, SA College of Advanced Education, 1983-1987.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Ivan George JOHNSON, 67 Did-Dell Street, Ulladulla NSW 2539
For service to surf lifesaving.
Board of Examiners and Lifesaving, South Coast Branch, Surf Life Saving Australia,
1990-2000; Life Member, since 2005; Junior Vice-President, 1988-1993; Club Delegate,
1983-1994; Member, Constitution Committee, 1979-1980; Member, Meritorious Awards
Committee, 1979-1987; Member, Power Craft Committee, 1981-1982; Member, Finance
Committee, 1983-1987; Club Delegate, Illawarra Branch, 1961-1964 and 1974-1979.
Current Member, Management Committee, Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club; Member, since
1960; Life Member, since 1981; President, 1975-1980 and 1982-1986; Vice-President,
1971-1975, 1981-1983 and 1987-1989; Treasurer, 1962-1963; Secretary, 1961-1964;
Registrar, 1981-1987; Publicity Officer, 1961-1962 and 1982-2004; Life Saving Instructor,
since 1976; active Patrol Officer, 1955-2011.
Member, NSW Championship Organising Committee, 1983, 1993, 1997 and 1998.
Member, NSW Country Organising Committee, 1991 and 2001.
Member, NSW Surf Life Saving History Panel, since 2000.
Historian and Archivist, 1984-2010.
Author and Editor, The Eyes of the Eagle, a book on the 50 years’ history of the Club;
75th Anniversary Book; and To Save a Life; and The Mollymook Mag newsletter, since 1985.
Founding Member, 24 hours Emergency Call-out Team, since 1990.
Life Member, Shoalhaven Branch, Surf Life Saving Australia, since 2007.
Patrol Member, Blackhead Surf Life Saving Club, 1955-1960; Member, 1945-1960.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
President’s Award, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2009.
Life Saver of the Year Award, South Coast Branch, Surf Life Saving Australia, 1986.
160
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Patricia Mary JOHNSON, 9 Inverell Avenue, North Plympton SA 5037
For service to veterans and their families through the Central Council of Women’s
Auxiliaries of the South Australian Branch of the Returned and Services League of
Australia.
Councillor, Central Council of Women’s Auxiliaries, South Australian Returned and Services
League of Australia, since 1998; State Secretary.
Executive Member, Keswick and Richmond Sub-Branch Women's Auxiliary, since 1980s;
President, for many years; Secretary, for many years; Life Member, 1998; volunteer, since
1956; Treasurer, Pensioners bowls competition.
Residents representative, City of West Torrens St Martin’s Management Committee, since
2007; aged care facility.
Awards/recognition include:
Certificate of Merit and Gold Badge, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2000.
Mr Ronald George JORDAN, 13 Lambeth Place, Illawong NSW 2234
For service to swimming in New South Wales.
President, Swimming New South Wales, 1991-2001; current Selector; Chair, Education and
Competitions; also served on Technical and Learn to Swim Committees; Life Member, 1998;
Delegate, Swimming Australia, for many years.
New South Wales Team Organiser, Pacific School Games, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996
and 2000.
Technical Adviser, Masters Swimming New South Wales, since 2002.
Current Member, Peakhurst Swim Club; served as Patron.
Technical Official/Member, Sladem Swimming Club, Bankstown, 1979-1986.
Technical Official/Member, Nowra Swim Club, ca1970s; Life Member, 1971.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
161
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Gertrude Franziska KALLIR, NSW
For service to the environment, particularly through the Ryde Hunters Hill Flora and
Fauna Preservation Society, to women, and to the community.
Current Vice-President, Ryde Hunters Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society; Editor,
Wallumetta newsletter, for many years; Foundation Committee Member, since 1966.
Preservation Committee Member, Battlers for Kelly's Bush campaign, 1971-1974.
Has been actively involved in a number of other environmental organisations including the
National Parks Association, Australian Conservation Foundation, Sydney Harbour Foreshore
Committee, and Total Environment Centre and Sydney Bush Club, for many years.
Several publications have documented her activities and achievements, The Battlers for
Kelly's Bush, 1996, and the Sun Herald magazine, 2001.
Vice-President, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, for many years until
her retirement in 2010; Member, for over 2 decades.
Represented the Older Women's Network on the Family Planning Association Women's
Taskforce advising on all aspects of the Cervical Screening Program, 2000; held a range of
executive roles; Member, since 1988.
Member, The Women's Electoral Lobby NSW, for many years.
Member, Aboriginal Women's Study Groups and Bennelong and Surrounds Reconciliation
Group, for many years.
Foundation Member, Hunters Hill Historical Society.
Life Member, Lane Cove River District Council of Parents and Citizens Associations.
Member, Prince of Wales Trained Nurses Association.
Awards/recognition include:
Freedom of the Municipality of Hunters Hill award, presented by the Prime Minister, late
1990s.
Edna Ryan Award, NSW Women's Electoral Lobby, 2005; for feminist activity in the
community.
162
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Glen Leslie KEAMY, Claremont WA 6010
For service to the stud merino industry, and to local government.
President, World Federation of Merino Breeders, 2002-2010; current Immediate Past
President.
President, Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders, 1997-2000; Council Member,
1995-2010; Vice-President, 1995-1996; Australian Delegate to the World Federation of
Merino Breeders, 1994, 1998 and 2002; Observer to the Wool Council of Australia,
1995-1999; Life Governor, 2010.
President, Stud Merino Breeders Association of Western Australia, 1982-1984;
Vice-President, 1979-1981; Western Australian Delegate to the Australian Association of
Stud Merino Breeders, 1979-1984 and 1993-1996; Committee Member, since 1972; Life
Member, 2002.
Foundation President, Moora Stud Sheep Breeders Association, 1984-1987; Committee
Member, 1984-2003.
President, Shire of Moora, 1995-1997; Councillor representing Watheroo Ward, 1986-1998.
Member, Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia, since 1960.
Member, Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, since 1955.
Member, Wagin Woolorama, since 1978.
Principal, Cardo Merino Stud, 1958-2006; Stud founded in 1917.
Mr Ronald John KILCULLEN, 26 Lentara Crescent, City Beach WA 6015
For service to the building industry in Western Australia, and to the community.
President, WA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Building, 1986-1988; Secretary and
Vice-President; Member, since 1970.
Currently involved in the Chapter’s efforts to provide continual professional development,
mentoring, job procurement and on-site experience during their degree course for Building
Professions.
Founder and Director, Kilcullen Constructions, 1981.
Commenced fundraising for the Variety Club of WA in 1991.
President, MG Car Club of Western Australia, 1998; Vice-President, 1997; Club Captain,
1996; Member, since 1993.
Current Fellow, Australian Institute of Building.
Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 1990.
Member, Master Builders Association of Western Australia, since 1986.
Member, Australian Institute of Project Management.
163
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Anthony John KIRKWOOD, Orange NSW 2800
For service to medicine as an anaesthetist.
Anaesthetist, Orange Base Hospital, Orange, since 1985; former Chairman, Medical Staff
Council; Member, Orange Health Service Board, 1992-1995; Member, Operating Theatre
Planning Committee.
Also provides services to the Orange Private Hospital, Orange Day Surgery Centre,
Bloomfield Psychiatric Hospital, Bathurst Base Hospital and St Vincent’s, Bathurst.
Member, Medical Advisory Committee, Orange Private Hospital.
Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Services, Lismore Base Hospital, St Vincent’s, Lismore, and
Casino and District Memorial Hospital, 1981-1985.
Meeting Chairman, Scientific Sessions, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
(NSW), Orange, 2006.
Fellow, Faculty of Anaesthetics, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1981; now
incorporated into the Australian College of Anaesthetists.
Fellow, Australian College of Anaesthetists, 1993.
Volunteer Anaesthetist, Interplast Australia and New Zealand programs of January 2002, July
2005, April 2006 (Pakistan), and August 2010 (the Philippines).
Volunteer provider of home ventilation for an infant suffering from ‘Ondines Curse’ at Clunes
(via Lismore) in conjunction with the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, 1982-1985.
The Reverend Dr Raymond James LAIRD,
183 Bestmann Road, Sandstone Point Qld 4511
For service to the study of theology.
Head, Department of Christian Thought, Australian College of Theology, 1997-2004; Board
Member, various Boards, 1984-2005; Council Member, 1993-2000; Interim Dean, 2003.
Chairman, South Pacific Association of Bible Colleges, 1987-1991; Convenor, Committee of
Standards, 1995-1999.
President, Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, 2002; Vice-President, 2000-2005;
Chairman, Adelaide Region, 1994-2001.
Chairman, National Board, Australian Evangelical Alliance, 1998-2005.
Dean,South Australian Graduate School of Theology, 2000-2005.
Principal, Bible College of South Australia, 1991-2001; volunteer Lecturer, until 2008.
Principal, Tahlee Bible College, 1980-1990; Acting Principal, 1979; Lecturer, 1978.
International Chairman, South Seas Evangelical Mission, 1981-1990; represented the
Mission in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea; Founding Chairman, Queensland
Council, 1967-1977.
Baptist Minister, ordained 1988.
164
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Ross Gregory LAKE, 220 Tenth Street, Mildura Vic 3500
For service to arts administration, to social welfare, and to the community.
Treasurer, Regional Arts Victoria, since 2008; Board Member, since 2005.
Current Chairman, Arts Mildura, for over 10 years.
Oversees five arts festivals annually in Mildura: the Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival, the
Murray River International Music Festival, the Jazz Food and Wine Festival, the Mildura
Palimpsest Triennial (sculpture), and the Mildura Writers' Festival.
Board Member, Arts Festival Board.
Former President, Mallee Family Care; Chairman, Audit Committee; Foster parent; Chairman,
Appeal Committee to raise funds for new agency headquarters.
Treasurer, Christie Centre Inc, 1991-2002; Life Member, 2002.
Instrumental in establishing the Sunraysia Youth Accommodation Project for homeless youth.
Chair, SunRISE21 Inc (Sunraysia Initiative for a Sustainable Economy), since 1999.
Inaugural Chairman, La Trobe University Foundation, since 2009.
Board Member, Murray Outback Tourism (now Mildura Tourism), 2002-2004.
Former Board Member, Sunraysia Rural Water Authority.
Mrs Margory Joan LAPWORTH, 3 Pick-n-Pan Way, Warrandyte Vic 3113
For service to the community, particularly through Warrandyte Housing and Support
Services.
Founder and Manager, Warrandyte Housing and Support Services, since 1995.
Founder, Warrandyte Food Bank.
Founder, Christmas Hamper Initiative.
Manager, Warrandyte Neighbour House, 1991-1994.
Secretary, Police Community Consultative Committee, since 1992; Treasurer, since 2009;
Founding Member.
Member, Heatwave Strategy Steering Committee, Manningham City Council, since 2009.
Former President, Rotary Club of Warrandyte, 2009.
Organiser, Warrandyte Community Market.
Former Member, Warrandyte High School Council.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Menzies Australia Day Award.
Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Warrandyte.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Richard Charles LARTER,
C/- Watters Gallery, 109 Riley Street, East Sydney NSW 2010
For service to the visual arts as a painter.
Painter who draws on politics and popular culture for his subjects.
Awards/recognition include:
Recognised by a retrospective exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, 2008.
Clemenger Prize for Contemporary Art, 1996.
Dr Christopher Forbes LAURIE, King George Beach, Kangaroo Island SA 5223
For service to the community, particularly through the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Foundation.
Deputy Chair, Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation, since 2009.
Co-Chair, Gardens 150 Foundation, 2004-2009.
Chair, The Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium, 1985-1994; Deputy Chair,
1983-1985; Executive Member, 1982-1994.
Inaugural Member, Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, 1977.
Inaugural President, SA Branch, Australian Rhododendron Society, 1981-1984.
National President, Australian Rhododendron Society, 1979-1980.
Chairman, Carrick Hill Trust, 1985-1991.
Founding Trustee, Australian Institute of Horticulture, 1988.
Member, Black Hill Native Flora Park Trust, 1977-1981.
President, Adelaide Hills Grape Growers and Winemakers Association, 1995-2005.
Board Member, Boar’s Rock Wines, McLaren Vale, 1998-2004.
Founding and Managing Director, Hillstowe Wines, Adelaide Hills, 1991-2001.
Founding Chairman and Board Member, Hoddles Creek Vineyards, Yarra Valley, Victoria,
1986-1994.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Peter John LAWLER, Figtree NSW 2525
For service to athletics as a competitor and coach.
Throws coach, 1996 Australian Olympic Team; 1994; Australian Commonwealth Games
Team; 1994 Oceania World Cup Team; and 1987 Australian World Championships Team.
National Coach for individual athletes for many years, including coaching:
- Andrew Curry, javelin, Australian record holder.
- Louise Curry, javelin, Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, silver medallist.
- Pertina Price, high jump, Australian Team member, Athens 2004 Olympic Games and the
Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.
- Adrian Hatcher, javelin, Australian Team member, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Head Coach, Australia Junior Team, 1985; Coach, Australian Junior Team, 1989.
Secretary and Coach, Tamworth Athletics Club; Life Member.
Secretary and Coach, Griffith Athletics Club; Life Member.
Coach, since 1962.
Education Consultant, Australian Track and Field Coaches Association, for many years.
Co-Editor and Author, Modern Athlete and Coach, for 10 years.
Representative Lecturer, 2008 Oceania Games.
Has lectured, run clinics and coaching courses all over Australia, for many years.
Multiple medallist in throwing events at state and national level, 1960-1980.
Representative, 1997 Australia Pacific Conference Games.
Mr Ernest Richard LAWRENCE, 11 Evans Street, Shenton Park WA 6008
For service to lawn bowls.
President, Hollywood-Subiaco Bowling Club, 1994-1999; Member, Club Match Committee,
1987-1998; Club Coach, 1987-2000; Club Licensee, 1990-2000; Chairman, Club Greens
Committee, 1987; Club Selector, for many years; Life Member, 1999.
Chairman, Northern Country Zone, Royal Western Australian Bowling Association,
1978-1980; Delegate, 1977-1985; Member, Greens Committee, for 8 years; Member, Think
Tank Committee, 1999.
Life Member, North Midland Bowling Association, 1985.
President, Morawa Golf and Bowling Club; Life Member, 1980.
President/Secretary/Captain/Coach, Gutha Football Club, 1948-1954; Life Member, 1957.
Contributed to the establishment of sporting facilities at Gutha and Morawa, 1950s.
Award/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Certificate of Service, Royal Western Australian Bowling Association, 2004; Certificate of
Appreciation, 2001; Service Pocket, 1998.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Christopher John LEAHY, 9 Oceanview Road, Christies Beach SA 5165
For service to Australian Rules football in South Australia.
President, Southern Football League, 1986-2005; Executive Member, 1976-2005; Finance
Director, 1981-1985; Assistant Secretary, 1982-1984; Chairman, Tribunal Commissioners,
since 2006; Tribunal Commissioner, 1988-1996 and 2006-2011; Vice-President of Juniors,
1978-1980; Mini League Recorder, since 2006; Member, Program Committee, 1974-2005.
Member, Hall of Fame Committee, 2007-2010; Management Committee Member, 1981-2005;
Life Member, 1983.
Chairman, Combined Southern Leagues Football Umpires Panel, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992,
1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004.
President, Port Noarlunga Football Club, 1975-1979; Secretary, 1980; Life Member, 1980.
Committee Member, Seniors Committee, 1973-1980; Juniors Committee, 1970-1980.
Delegate, to the Southern Football League, Port Noarlunga Football Club Seniors,
1973-1980.
Coach, Port Noarlunga Football Club Juniors, 1970-1980.
Chairman, Southern Districts Football Championships Association, 1987, 1991, 1995 and
1999; Executive Member, 1986-2002; Life Member, 1995.
Life Member, South Australian Community Football League, 2011.
Onkaparinga Regional Director, Regional Football Council, 1987-2010.
Delegate; South Australian Football Development Foundation, 1988-2001.
Awards/recognition include:
Inducted into the Hall of Fame, Southern Football League, 2007.
Service Award, South Australian National Football League, 2004; Merit Award, 2001.
Merit Award, Australian Football League, 2003.
Mr Keith Kyong-jae LEE, 57 Ismay Avenue, Homebush NSW 2140
For service to the Korean community.
Director/Co-Founder, Australia Korean Welfare Association, 1979-1982;
2002-2004; Director, 1982-1986, 1987-2002 and since 2005.
Member, Korean Consultative Committee, Board of Studies NSW, 1990-1999.
President, Korean Society of Sydney, 1974-1975.
President,
Committee Member, Canterbury Bankstown Community Harmony Round Table, 2003-2006;
Member, Multicultural Reference Group St George, 1999-2008.
Consultant, Korean Saturday School of Community Languages, NSW Department of School
Education and Training, 1992-1998.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Lewis Meng LEE, Calamvale Qld 4116
For service to the Chinese community of Brisbane.
Director, Lions Club of Brisbane Chinese Inc, 2009-2010; President, 2007-2008; Immediate
Past President, 2008-2009; Secretary, 2006-2007.
Co-Organiser Citizenship Ceremony between the Lions Club of Brisbane Chinese and the
Griffith University, 2006-2010.
Member, Steering Committee, Australian Service Personnel of Chinese Heritage War
Memorial project , since 2009.
Volunteered his architectural design services for the following:
- Chinese Methodist Church in Australia, 1999, 2007 and 2010.
- Tuckshop at Sunnybank Hills State School, 2000.
- Chinese Pavilion, Botanical Gardens, Bundaberg, 2007.
- Queensland Chinese Museum, 2007.
- RSL Men’s Shed, Sunnybank and District RSL Sub-Branch, 2011.
Mrs Robyn Margaret LEGGATT, Swansea NSW 2281
For service to women's hockey as a player and coach.
Captain, Australia's Women's Hockey Team, Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games.
Named in the World 11 Team, World Cup Tournament, 1983.
Captain, Australian Senior Team, 1983-1984; Vice-Captain, 1983; Player, 1980-1984;
Captain, U/18 Team, 1974.
Player, NSW Senior Team, 1975-1985; Captain, U/18 Team, 1974; Representative,
U/21 Team, 1974.
Coach, Representative Teams, Newcastle and District Women's Hockey Association, since
1978; Selector, since 1980s; also serves as Member, Judiciary Committee; Representative
Player, 1975-1985; Life Member, 2009; Member, since 1975.
Head Coach, Hockey Talent Development Squad, Hunter Academy of Sport, 1991-1994.
Premier Coach, Novocastrian Ladies Hockey Club, since 1980; Junior Coach, since 1990;
Premier Grade Player/Captain, 1980-2000; also served as Secretary/Assistant Secretary; Life
Member, 2006.
Hockey Coordinator, Hunter Region, New South Wales Combined High Schools Sports
Association, 2006-2008; Coach, 1980s.
Newcastle Community Representative, Head injury clinical expert working party, NSW
Health, 2005.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Richard Wayne LEHMANN,
Temora Medical Centre, 225 Hoskins Street, Temora NSW 2666
For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Temora region.
32 years’ medical service to the communities of Temora and Ariah Park, with particular
interest in aged care.
General Practitioner, Temora Medical Centre, since 1978.
Visiting Medical Officer, Temora District Hospital.
Supporter, Temora Branch, Cancer Patients Assistance Society of NSW (Can Assist).
Mr Gordon Albert LEUE, PMB 17, Port Pirie SA 5540
For service to local government, to lawn bowls, and to the community.
Councillor, District Council of Mount Remarkable, Coastal Ward, since 1985; Deputy
Chairperson, 2003-2006; served on various committees including the Works Committee, the
District Fire Prevention Committee and the Baroota Water Resource Committee.
Council Delegate to the Lower Flinders Animal and Plant Control Board.
Regional Delegate to Bowls SA, since 1995.
Chairman, the Region 3 Divisional Association, since 1996.
Patron, North Western Bowling Association, since 1998; served in various executive roles
including President.
Founding Member, Port Germein Bowling Club, since 1973; Secretary/Treasurer, since 1986;
Patron, since 2000.
Foundation Member, Port Germein Country Fire Service Brigade, 1972-2004.
Deputy Group Officer, Mount Remarkable Country Fire Service Group, for many years.
Member, Port Germein and Nelshaby Agricultural Bureau, for 45 years.
Director, Regional Branch, South Australian Fruit Growers and Market Gardeners
Association, for 8 years.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr William Edward LEVY, 'Greentree', 101 Devlin Street, Coolamon NSW 2701
For service to veterans and their families through the Coolamon Sub-Branch of the
Returned and Services League of Australia.
President, Coolamon Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2000;
active Member, since 1997; serves as the sole RSL Welfare Officer in the Coolamon Shire.
Organises and coordinates the ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Created links with the community that have resulted in the instigation of the Coolamon RSL
Essay Competition for schoolchildren, and greater community involvement in ANZAC and
Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Volunteer Committee Member and coordinator of the development, construction and
management of the Coolamon RSL Memorial Museum, since 2002.
Current Legatee, Coolamon and Marrar Region Branch, Legacy.
Chairman, Coolamon Ganmain Multi-Purpose Health Service, since 2005; represents this
service on various committees within the area health service.
Former Vice-President, Wagga Wagga and District Greyhound Racing Club, ca1975;
Committee Member, ca1972.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Mervyn John LEWIS, Wandearah SA 5523
For service to natural resource management, and to community health.
Presiding Member, Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board, 2004-2010.
Member, South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Council, 2005-2007.
Deputy Chairperson, Native Vegetation Council, 2003-2005.
Member, Interim South Australian Natural Resources Management Council, 2004-2005.
Chairperson, Northern and Yorke Agricultural District Integrated Natural Resources
Management Committee, 2001-2004.
Chairperson, Upper North Community Managed Landcare Project Management Committee,
1998-2001.
Member, Friends of the Clements Gap Conservation Park, since 2004.
Member, Nelshaby Agricultural Bureau, since 1985; President, 1997.
Member and Deputy Chairperson, Advisory Board of Agriculture South Australia, 1998-2002.
Chairperson, Upper North Rural Plan Steering Committee, 2001.
Member, State FarmBis Steering Committee, 1998-2001.
Deputy Chairperson, Board of Management, Port Pirie Regional Health Service, 1974-1982.
Member, Mid North Regional Health Board, 1997-2002.
Member, South Australian Mental Health Service Board, 1993-1995.
Chairperson, Country Reference Group, Mental Health, 1993-1995.
Chairperson, Board of Management, Port Pirie Regional Health Service, 1983-1989 and
1993-2002; Member, 1990-1992.
Chairperson, South Australian Hospitals Association, 1984-1985.
Deputy Chairperson, South Australian Hospitals and Health Services Association, 1985-1986.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Mrs Maria LEWIT, Hampton Vic 3188
For service to the Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Centre as a volunteer,
and to literature as a writer and educator.
Volunteer, Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Centre, since 1996.
Volunteer, Courage to Care Exhibition, since 2000.
Secretary, State Executive Committee, Victorian Fellowship of Australian Writers, 1990-1993;
Committee Member, 1981-1989; Life Member.
Speaker, Centre for Migrant Studies, Monash University, 1981.
Awards/recognition include:
Literary Award winning novelist whose works are included in important anthologies of
Australian literature, as well as several educational curricula.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Colin Edgar LIENERT, Box 9, Lienert Road, Shea-Oak Log SA 5371
For service to the pig industry, and to the community.
Agriculturist and stud pig breeder who established the Lynjoleen Berkshire Stud, 1955.
Exported pigs to England on 3 occasions; also exported to Japan, New Zealand, Norfolk
Island, the Philippines, New Caledonia, Singapore and (then) Burma.
President, South Australian Stud Pig Breeders Association, 1984-1988; Committee Member,
for 51 years; Life Member; Delegate to the national meeting, 1986-2007.
President, Australian Pig Breeders Association, 1984-1988; Treasurer, 1980-1983; Life
Member.
Committee Member, Commercial Pig Section, South Australian Farmers’ Federation,
1972-1984.
Former President and Vice-President, Freeling Branch, Agricultural Bureau of South
Australia; Life Member, 1976; Member, since 1951.
Member, Pig Liaison Committee, Northfield Research Centre, 1971-1981.
Life Patron, Australian Berkshire Breeders Association.
Councillor, Royal Adelaide Show Society, 1978-2002; Chief Pig Supervisor, 1985-2006; Pig
Exhibitor, 1957-2010; Honorary Councillor, 2002.
Former President and Vice-President, Gawler Show Society; Life Member, 1980.
Exhibited Berkshire pigs at the Royal Sydney Easter Show and Royal Melbourne Show,
1970s and 1980s.
Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Rosedale, Lutheran Church of Australia, since 1966; has
served in various roles including Chairman, Head Warden, Choir Member, Public Officer,
Voluntary Officer and Caretaker.
Board Member of Aboriginal Missions, Lutheran Church of Australia.
Past President, Secretary and President, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gomersal, SA.
Executive positions in the local branch of the SA Country Fire Service, for many years.
Awards/recognition include:
Most successful Berkshire Exhibitor for the past 45 years, Royal Adelaide Show.
Recognised International ‘All Breeds’ Pig Judge.
International judging appointments in New Zealand.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Patrick Verney LIGHTFOOT, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
For service to conservation and the environment in the Hunter region.
Director, Hunter Wetland Centre Australia, since 1985.
Committee Member, Australian Plant Society (formerly the Society for Growing Native
Plants), since 1976; Life Member, 1992.
Member, Hunter Bird Observers Club, since 1990.
Co-Author, Australian Native Trees and Large Shrubs suitable for planting in the Lower
Hunter Region, 1985.
General Practitioner, Charlestown, 1967-2010.
Awards/recognition include:
Senior Volunteer, Hunter Region, NSW Volunteer of the Year, 2008.
Environmental Champion, Community Division, Newcastle and Hunter Environmental
Awards, 2006.
Newcastle Medal, City of Newcastle, 2006.
Ms Jill Lorraine LINDSAY, deceased,
Late of Melbourne Vic 3000
For service to sports administration, particularly through the Australian Football
League and women's softball.
Ground Operations Manager, Australian Football League (AFL), 1991-2011; AFL Life
Member, 2002 (only female); AFL longest serving employee, for over 40 years (including with
the Victorian Football League).
Operations Manager, Victorian Football League (VFL) Park, 1989-1999; VFL Membership
Manager, 1986-1989; VFL Park Membership Coordinator, 1973-1978; VFL Park Membership
Manager, 1979-1986.
Women's Softball Coach, for over 30 years.
Coached Victorian women’s team, 1988-1991 (at Open level), and 1979-1987 (at Under 19
level); Rebels National Softball League (NSL) Team, 1989-1992; and Melbourne Majestics
NSL Team, 1993-1996.
Vice-President, Rebels Softball Club; Coach of Juniors, U14s, U16s and Open teams, for
approximately 16 years; Life Member, 1991.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Inducted into National Pioneers Women’s Hall of Fame, 2001, Who’s Who of Australian
Women, 2007, and World Who’s Who of Women, 2009.
Nominee for Victorian Honour Roll of Women for 2010.
Football Woman of the Year award, 1999.
Ms Lindsay died on 7 February 2011.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Meredith Rosalind LINES, 2 Rasp Avenue, Medindie SA 5081
For service to the community as a volunteer and fundraiser for a range of charitable
organisations.
Volunteer and fundraiser for a range of charitable organisations including:
- Mary Potter Foundation.
- Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children.
- Koto.
- Australia Cambodia Foundation.
Mr Trevor Robert LITTLE, PO Box 191, Mount Gambier SA 5290
For service to the thoroughbred horseracing industry in South Australia.
Committee Member, Mount Gambier Racing Club, 1967-2007; Chairman, 1982-1988; also
served as Vice-President and Organiser, Mount Gambier June Carnival; Life Member, 1990.
Founding Committee Member, South Australian Racing Clubs' Council, 1997-2002; Area
Representative, South Australian Racing Club Association, for 15 years; Life Member, 1997.
Mount Gambier Racing Club Delegate, Limestone Coast Thoroughbred Racing Association
(formerly known as the South East District Racing Association), 1970-1999; Chairman,
1989-1998; Life Member, 2002.
Current Assets Trustee, Mount Gambier Hunt Club; Committee Member, 1958-1994;
President, 1979-1981; Club Master, 1963-1967; Life Member, 1982.
Mr Andrew James LOCK, 48 Ridge Street, Gordon NSW 2072
For service to mountaineering.
First Australian to climb all 14 of the world's highest peaks that rise above 8,000 metres in
altitude.
First Australian to lead a commercial expedition to the summit of Mount Everest, 2000.
Member, Australian Army Alpine Association, since mid 1980s.
Member, Canberra Climbers' Association, since 2006.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Geographic Society's Australian Adventurer of the Year, 2009.
Dual recipient, Mount Everest Medal, Government of Nepal.
Inaugural Ambassador, Australian Himalayan Foundation, since 2010.
Ambassador, Sir David Martin Foundation, since 2008.
Ambassador, Scouts Australia, since 2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Geoffrey Allan LODGE, PO Box 1789, Albany WA 6331
For service to ornithology.
An ornithologist and oologist, Mr Lodge has served as a volunteer with the Department of
Ornithology at the Western Australia Museum for over 40 years; during this time he has
accompanied staff on expeditions to study birds in the Gibson and Great Sandy deserts.
Contributed to surveys in the Gardner, Denison Ranges, East Kimberley and Southern
Kimberley, and along the Ord River.
Made his boat, Sea Eagle, available to the Western Australia Museum for use in studies.
In recent years, has assisted with seabird surveys on the Houtman Abrolhos, the Whipbird
and endangered cockatoos.
Prepared specimens for the Museum.
Contributed to the research collections and database.
Honorary Associate, Western Australia Museum, since 2001.
Major contributor to the Handbook of Western Australian Birds; (2 volumes).
Member, Birds Australia, for over 55 years; Life Member.
Shire Councillor, Shire of Boyup Brook, 1982-1991; Shire President, 1987-1990.
Inaugural President, Boyup Brook Homes for the Aged, 1976-1984; involved in fundraising,
ca1981.
Fire Control Officer, Local Bush Fire Brigade, for 6-7 years.
Member, WA Farmers’ Federation.
Mr Michele (Mick) LOMBARDO, 136 Petra Street, Bicton WA 6157
For service to the harness racing industry.
President, Western Australian Trotting Association, 1989-1991; Committee Member,
1984-1991 and 1998-2003; Life Member, 1991; Member, since 1976.
Representative to the Australian Harness Racing Council.
President, Australian Harness Racing Council, 2002-2004; Deputy Chairman/Vice-President,
1990-1991 and 2002; Treasurer, 1989-1990 and 2001-2002.
Vice-President, Inter-Dominion Harness Racing Council, 2001-2002.
Life Member, International Trotting Association, 2009.
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