MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Rupert McCALL, Paddington Qld 4064
For service to the community, particularly as a poet.
Poet, composing works such as:
Green and Gold Malaria - a tribute to Australian pride.
Of Cavier in Black - a tribute to the racehorse Black Cavier, recited at Royal Ascot, 2012.
The Crocodiles are Crying - a tribute to Steve Irwin, recited by David Wenham at Mr Irwin's
memorial service.
A Firefighter’s Dream - recited by Mr McCall at the 10th anniversary memorial of the
September 11 attacks in New York.
Ninety Years Ago - recited by Mr McCall at the prelude to the 2005 ANZAC Day Gallipoli
Dawn Service.
Fundraising Committee Member, Queensland Institute of Medical Research.
Awards/recognition include:
Ambassador, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, for over 10 years.
Ambassador at Large, Redcliffe Hospital Foundation, since 2005.
Ambassador, Kidney Support Network, Queensland, since 2006.
Ambassador, Mates 4 Mates; RSL initiative supporting military personnel returning from
service in Afghanistan.
Mr Thomas Marian McCLELLAND, Nundle NSW 2340
For service to the community of the Tamworth region, particularly through the
preservation of local history.
Volunteer, Nundle Visitor Information Centre, Destination Tamworth, since 2008.
Current Member, Nundle Neighbourhood Aid Service.
Current Member, Nundle Access Group.
Current Guide, Nundle Museum.
Volunteer, Non-directed live renal donation, NSW Health; on the program at the John Hunter
Hospital, Newcastle, from July 2001 to October 2005; no kidney donation was made.
Justice of the Peace, 2011-2012.
Secretary, Hanging Rock 150th Anniversary (gold rush) Celebrations, 2001; Secretary,
Hanging Rock 150th Anniversary (naming) Celebrations, 1998.
Publicity Officer, Hanging Rock Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade; Member, 1996-2000.
Member, Hanging Rock Progress Association, 1996-2001.
Chairman, Stan Coster Bronze Bust Memorial Fund, 1997-1998.
Secretary, Nundle Tidy Towns Committee, circa 1996-1997.
Member, Tamworth in Lights working group, in the 1990s.
Committee Member, Capital Country Music Association, 1975-1989; introduced the 'Tom
McClelland encouragement award'.
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Mr Stuart Gerrand McCLURE, Edwardstown SA 5039
For service to hang gliding.
President, South Australian Hang Gliding Association, for over 10 years.
Mr Wallace McGILLIVRAY, 2/10-12 Reid Street, Ashwood Vic 3147
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
Volunteer Seller, ANZAC Day badges, Remembrance Day poppies and Legacy badges, for
over 20 years, with sales in excess of $400,000.
Active Fundraiser, General Appeals Patriotic Fund, Returned and Services League of
Australia, ongoing.
Current Member, East Malvern Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia;
Pensions/Welfare Officer, for many years; former Secretary, Treasurer and District Board
Member.
Current active Member, Ashburn Uniting Church.
Member, Lodge Observance No 654, Freemasons Victoria, since 1972; Member,
Servicemen's Commemoration Lodge No 767, 1957-1972.
Member, Rotary International.
Past Member, Apex Australia.
Former Branch Manager, Victoria, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group; Manager of
3 branches before going into Administration where he was one level below Assistant State
Manager at the time of his retirement.
Bank Liaison Officer to Royal Victorian Bowls Association.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
285
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Edna Sinclair McGUINNESS, 58 Shepherd Street, Bowral NSW 2576
For service to the community of the Southern Highlands.
Volunteer Scripture Teacher, since 1969, various local public schools in the Southern
Highlands Region.
Sunday School Teacher, St Jude's Anglican Parish, Bowral, for many years.
Co-Founder, St Jude's Young Anglicans Club.
Founder, St Jude's Anglican Parish Coffee Club, for over 25 years.
Sunday School Teacher, St John's Anglican Church, Robertson, 1956-1986.
Member, St John's Women's Guild, Robertson, for many years.
Involved with the Young Peoples' Fellowship, St John's, Robertson.
Patroness, Robertson Hockey Club, since the early 1980s.
Patroness, Kangaroo Valley Show Society, since the early 1980s.
Active Member and fundraiser, Bowral Mothers' Union; Coordinator, Trading Table.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Mr James Kerry McGUIRE, 4 Isla Street, Sunshine North Vic 3020
For service to sport, particularly for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Member, Organising Committee, World Championships, International Blind Bowlers
Association, 1985 and 2009; Delegate, 1985-1988, 1992-1996 and 1998-2003.
Secretary, Australian Blind Bowlers Association, 1982-1988 and 1993-2011; Vice-President,
1981; Executive Member, 1989-1992; Delegate to Australian Blind Sports Federation,
1982-1986; Life Member, 1993.
Coordinator, Australian Blind Bowls Championships, 1984, 1990, 1995, 1998 and 2003.
President, Blind Sports Victoria (formerly Victorian Blind Sports Association), 1982-1986;
Delegate to Victorian Disabled Advisory Council, 1983.
President, Visually Impaired and Blind Bowlers of Victoria, 1988-1992; Vice-President, 1987;
Committee Member, 1982-1986; Foundation Member, 1984; Life Member, 1996.
Victorian Representative Player, Australian Blind Bowls Championships, 1981-1991, 1993
and 1995.
Member, Sunshine Bowls Club, 1981-1991.
Foundation Member, Sunshine Softball Association, 1956-1983; Life Member, 1975.
Member, Sunshine Baseball Club, 1951-1981; Secretary, 1962-1981; player and Coach, for
19 years; Life Member, 1967.
Member, Sports advisory Committee, Sunshine City Council, 1971-1981.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
286
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Douglas Bruce McINNES, Shenton Park WA 6008
For service to geotechnical engineering, and to a range of professional organisations.
Consulting Geotechnical Engineer/Principal, Golder Associates, for many years.
Ground Engineer, Water Authority WA; involved in the construction of the Harding and Harris
dams.
Engineer, Water Resources Branch, Public Works Department of Western Australia,
commenced in 1974.
Member, National Association of Testing Authorities Residential Slabs and Footings
Sub-Committee, for several decades.
Involved in cone penetration technology, WA.
Member, Institution of Engineers Australia, since 1966; Fellow, 1995; Honorary Fellow, 2013.
Interviewer, Chartered Status Applicants, since 2002.
Chairman, Engineering Excellence Awards Judgement Panel, Western Australia Division,
2009-2010; Judge, 2004-2010.
President, Western Australia Division, 1997; Committee Member, 1979 and 1993-1998;
Geomechanics Representative, 1978-1980.
Member, Editorial Panel, Civil Engineering Transactions, in the 1980s.
Chair, Australian Geomechanics Society/Main Roads WA Committee, 2002; drafted the Main
Roads WA Guidelines on Natural Gravels.
Chairman, Western Australian Chapter, Australian Council of Professions, 1999-2002.
Committee Member, Australian Geomechanics Society, WA, 1970-1990s.
Committee Member, Australian Geomechanics Society, SA, 1982-1985.
Committee Member, Civil Engineering Course Development Committee, South Australian
Institute of Technology.
Senior Lecturer, South Australian Institute of Technology, 1980-1985.
Sessional Lecturer and Member, Industry Advisory Committee, Curtin University, 2000-2013.
Trainer/Facilitator/Member, Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, WA, for 15 years;
Member of committees advising the Public Works Department, Main Roads, the Department
of Planning and Infrastructure and the Water Corporations, during the 1980s.
Former Assessor, Engineering Materials Laboratories, National Association of Testing
Authorities, for many years.
Volunteer, Noah's Ark, since 1999.
Volunteer, Early Childhood Intervention Australia, WA.
Volunteer, Child Australia.
Volunteer, Subiaco Uniting Church Warehouse Café.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Associate Professor Ian Edgeworth McINNES,
19 Daveys Bay Road, Mount Eliza Vic 3930
For service to medical surgery.
Former Head, Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Biliary Unit, The Alfred Hospital, for
15 years.
Supervisor, Surgical Training, 1982-1984.
Director, Postgraduate Studies, 1982-1984.
Dean, Alfred Hospital Clinical School, 1978-1981.
Staff Surgeon, 1963-1998.
Chairman, Division of Surgery.
Administrative Director, Officer Brown Cardiothoracic Surgical Department.
Chairman, Operating Theatre Committee.
Chairman of Staff.
Played an important role in the establishment of the William Buckland Radiotherapy Centre.
Staff Surgeon, Frankston Hospital, 1963-1998.
Dean, Clinical School.
Member, Board of Management.
Current Honorary Archivist, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Member, Court of Examiners, Court of General Surgery, 2006-2008.
Supervisor in Training.
Current Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University.
Adviser, Medical Indemnity Protection Society (MIPS) and former Board Member, MIPS and
Avant (formerly MDAV).
Medical Superintendent, Mildura Base Hospital.
Director of Surgery, Broken Hill Hospital; established a Rural Training Centre.
288
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Ms Heather Colleen McKEAN, PO Box 1010, Caringbah NSW 2229
For service to the performing arts as a country music entertainer and promoter.
Country Music Entertainer and promoter, since the 1940s; originally performed with her sister
Joy as a duo the McKean Sisters.
President, Country Music Australia, 1983-1984; forerunner to the Country Music Association
of Australia.
First Female Artist to represent Australia, International Country Music Fan Fair Show,
Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 1973.
First Australian Female Artist to appear, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Tennessee, USA,
appearing on more than 20 occasions, a record for an Australian artist.
Co-Producer, Reg Lindsay Country Homestead, Brisbane, 1964-1972; and Reg Lindsay
Country Hour, Adelaide, 1972-1976; early television programs.
Co-Host, The Melody Trail with the McKean Sisters, 2KY Radio, 1949-1956.
President, Slim Dusty Fan Club, for many years.
Judge, Tamworth Country Music Awards, for several years.
Awards/recognition include:
McKean Sisters Theatrette in the Tamworth Town Hall named in honour of her and her sister
Joy, 2012.
McKean Sisters inducted into the Hall of Fame, Australian Country Music Broadcasters, 2002.
McKean Sisters inducted onto the Roll of Renown, Australian Country Music, 1983.
McKean Sisters inducted into the Hall of Fame, South Australian Country Music Festival
Awards, 1983.
McKean Sisters included in the Australian Country Music Hands of Fame, 1977.
289
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr John James McKEOUGH, 133 Springvale Drive, Weetangera ACT 2614
For service to the taxi industry in the Australian Capital Territory, and to the
community.
Chairman, Canberra Taxi Industry Association, since the 1990s; Life Member; Member, since
the 1960s.
Assistant Secretary, Australian Taxi Industry Association; Executive Member, since 1990; Life
Member.
Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2005-2010.
Director, Greet Aerial International.
Vice-Chairman, Aerial Capital Group.
Lions Club of Canberra-Belconnen
Chairman, Smith Family Christmas Hamper Collection, for 10 years.
Member, Breakfast with Balloons Project, for 20 years.
Committee Member, Canberra Times Fun Run, for 10 years.
Member, Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT, for 20 years; Life Member, since 2010;
Member, since 1988.
Volunteer, Centacare; presented Marriage Preparation Courses, for 20 years between the
1970s and 1990s.
290
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Ian George McKNIGHT, Tweed Heads West NSW 2485
For service to lawn bowls.
Member, National Merchandising Scheme Sub-Committee, Bowls Australia, 2004-2007.
Director of the Board, 2004-2007; State Delegate, 2009-2012.
Deputy President, Royal New South Wales Bowling Association, 2013; President, 2009-2012;
Vice-President, 2004-2006; Board Member, 2000-2003.
Chairman, Coordinating Committee, 2006-2009; Senior Vice-President, 2006-2009.
RNSWBA Representative, 2004-2006.
Zone State Councillor, RNSWBA Zone One Bowling Association, 2000-2003; Life Member,
2003.
Secretary, 1996-2000; Interim Secretary, 1995.
Life Member, Tweed Bryon District Bowling Club, 2012; Secretary, 1993-12009; Assistant
Secretary, 1992-1993; Publicity Officer, 1993-2009; Member, Greens Committee, 1991;
Member Coaching Panel, 1994-2009; Side Manager, for many years.
President, Cudgen Leagues Bowling Club, 1996-2000.
Treasurer, since 2011; Secretary/Treasurer, 1991-1996 and 2000-2010; Life Member, 2001;
Member, since 1986; Selector, for 10 years.
Club Delegate, to the Tweed Bryon District Bowling Association, 1990-2009.
Accredited National Level Umpire/National Coach, since 1990.
Vice-President, Cudgen Leagues Club, since 1999; Club Director, since1997.
Chairman, Club House; Member, Finance Committee, since 2008.
Journalist, Bowls NSW magazine, 2004-2012.
Journalist, daily newspaper, 1993-2010.
Former Member, Apex.
Former Member, Lions International.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Bowling green named in his honour, Cudgen Leagues Bowling Club, 2011.
291
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Sister Marjorie McLACHLAN, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
For service to the community through support for people in need.
Service to the Community through the Sisters of St Joseph
Religious Sister of St Joseph, Lochinvar, since 1956.
Founder and Coordinator, Ecumenical Care Service (ECS), since approximately 2002:
The ECS runs the Monday Soup Kitchen in Port Macquarie every Monday; serves up to
200 three-course meals every week.
The group runs an Op Shop once a week to raise funds for the Soup Kitchen.
Assists people with a mental illness with shopping, outings and friendship.
Regularly assists people in need to find accommodation and home furnishings.
Instrumental in establishing Hunter Carers for the Intellectually Disabled, Newcastle,
1994-1996; the group established two group homes each to accommodate five disabled
people whose parents had grown too old to look after them at home.
Pastoral worker with young people with disabilities, Newcastle area, 1989-1993.
Teacher, International School, Boroko, Port Moresby, PNG, 1986-1988.
Earlier roles in Australia as a Primary School music teacher and Secondary School science
teacher, 1950s-1980s.
Lieutenant Commander Peter Frank McNAY RAN (Ret'd),
PO Box 265, Curtin ACT 2605
For service to the veteran community.
President, Australian Capital Territory Section, Naval Association of Australia (NAA),
1998-2005 and 2007-2009; Vice-President, 2009-2011; Section Secretary, 2010-2011;
Section Protocol Officer, 1998-2005 and 2007-2010; Deputy Federal Councillor, 1996-1997;
Chairman, National Council Rules Committee, 1999-2005; Contributor, Section Newsletter,
1999-2011; Diploma of Merit, 2009; Fundraiser; Life Member; Member, since 1994.
Member, South Australian Branch, Naval Association of Australia, 1963-1969.
ACT NAA Representative, Consultative Forum, Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling
Service, 2005-2008.
ACT NAA Representative, Battle for Australia Committee, 1994-2005.
Master of Ceremonies, Annual Navy Memorial Service, Canberra, 1998-2004.
ACT NAA Representative, DVA Committee, Australia Remembers, 1995.
Vice-President, Woden Valley Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2006;
responsible for welfare policy; Fundraiser; Member, since 1991.
Pensions and Welfare Officer, ACT Branch, Veterans Advisory and Advocacy Service, for
several years since 1998; conducts hospital and home visits for elderly and infirm veterans
and their families.
Patron, ACT Branch, National Service and Combined Forces Association, since 2010.
Volunteer, Auxiliary Patient Library, Canberra Hospital, since 2006.
292
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Brian Raymond McWHIRTER, 17 Anita Close, Taree NSW 2430
For service to the community through a range of charitable and service groups.
Director, NSW and the ACT Save Sight and Public Health Care Foundation, Lions Australia,
since 2000.
District Governor, District 201N1, 2004-2005; Zone Chairman, 1997; Region Chairman, 1998;
Current Manager, Marketing and Public Relations.
President, Lions Club of Taree, 1996-1997; Vice-President,1994-1995; Director; 2000 and
2003-2006; Treasurer, 2001-2002; Secretary, 1992-1993 and 2008-2010; Chairman,
Christmas Cake Fundraising, since 2005; Member, since 1991.
Current volunteer, Taree and Community Meals on Wheels.
Mathematics Teacher, Wingham High School, 1963-1998; NSW Teachers Federation
Representative, for many years.
President, Wingham Teachers Association, for many years; Councillor, for many years; Life
Member.
Mr James Clayton MACCORMICK MBE, Upper Brookfield Qld 4069
For service to architecture.
Principal, James Maccormick and Associates, 1988-2011.
Director, Bligh Maccormick 88, 1984-1988; Master Planners and Architects for the Brisbane
World Expo, 1984-1988.
Initiator and promoter, Brisbane World Expo 88, 1975-1984.
University Architect, University of Queensland, 1969-1978.
Designer Australian Pavilions at Expos in Montreal, 1967; Osaka, 1970; and Spokane, USA,
1974.
Principal Architect, Commonwealth Department of Works, Canberra, 1963-1969.
Chairman, Queensland College of Art, 1991-1996; Deputy Chairman, 1997-1998; Board
Member, 1988-1991.
Former Member of Council, Griffith University.
Past President, Queensland Art Gallery Society.
Fellow, Australian Institute of Architects, 1966; Member, from 1952.
Awards/recognition include:
Appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for his contribution
to Expo 67 in Montreal.
293
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Lynette Campbell MACINNIS, 23 Mackay Street, Taree NSW 2430
For service to the community of Taree.
Member, Taree Red Cross, since 1977; Secretary, since 2003; Executive Member, for
15 years; Life Member, 1994; Long Service award (20 years) and two bars (10 years).
Telecross volunteer, since 1990.
Volunteer, Taree Meals on Wheels, since 1972.
Volunteer, Taree Saleyard Canteen, since 1968.
Executive Member, Presbyterian Women's Association, since the 1970s.
Member, Ladies Auxiliary, Bushland Place Retirement Home, since the 1970s.
Member, Taree Presbyterian Church, since the 1960s.
Mr Kevin John MACKAY, Cranbourne Vic 3977
For service to education.
Principal, Dandenong North Primary School, since 1986.
Leader in the provision of English as a Second Language programs.
Current Principals’ Representative, Policy Reference Group.
Instrumental in the development of the Dandenong Schools Regeneration project.
Principal, Langi Kal Kal Youth Training Education Centre, 1974-1977.
50 years' service to education.
Current Executive Member, Federal and State Governance of the Australian Principals
Federation.
Facilitated professional learning teams for the Australian Principals Centre, for 6 years.
Board Member, Victorian Principals Association, since 2002; Treasurer, 2001-2008; Member,
since 1986; Life Member, 2006.
Chairperson, Southern Metropolitan Principals' Conference Committee, 2000-2012.
Member, Editorial Board, Leadership in Focus magazine.
Represented Principals in two Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.
Fellow, Australian College of Educators, 2010.
294
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Darrell Gilbert MAHER, Greystanes NSW 2145
For service to the veterans' community.
Pensions Officer, NSW Branch, Vietnam Veterans' Peacekeeper and Peacemakers
Association of Australia (VVPPA), since 1998; active Member, since 1998.
Assistant Coordinator, VVPPA Country Outreach Program, since 2002.
Member, Merrylands Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1998.
Mrs Amanda Jane MALTABAROW, 31 Anthony Road, Denistone NSW 2114
For service to the community, particularly through raising awareness of breast cancer.
Volunteer and active supporter, Outreach Bureau (formerly Speakers' Bureau), National
Breast Cancer Foundation; serving as inaugural Member and Speaker Ambassador, since
2003; Trainer and Mentor, since 2006.
Member, Global Illumination Committee, 2002-2009.
Assisted in the development and launch of Register4, 2010; Australia's first online community
for volunteers to participate in Breast Cancer research.
Active Fundraiser, ongoing.
Volunteer, Corporate Partnerships team.
Active supporter and volunteer, Denistone East Public School, for many years.
295
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Trevor Frederick MALTBY, 93 Cox Street, Ayr Qld 4807
For service to the community of Bowen.
President, Bowen Pastoral Agricultural Association, for 14 years; Maintenance Officer, for 14
years; Building Permit Officer; Life Member, 1994; Member, 1974-1999; Associate Member,
1969-1974; assisted in construction projects and provided services and equipment.
Committee Member, Bowen District Rodeo Association, for 22 years; Honorary Ambulance
Officer; assisted in construction projects and provided services and equipment.
President, Zone 22, Pony Club Association of Queensland, 1995.
Founder and Inaugural President, Euri Creek Pony Club, 1991-1996; assisted in construction
projects and provided services and equipment.
President, Bowen Horse and Pony Club, for many years; Instructor; Jump Judge; Course
Builder; Competitor; Member, 1983-1991; assisted in construction projects and provided
services and equipment.
Committee Member, Bowen Turf Club, for 2 years; Assistant Starter, for 3 years.
Continuing Professional Development Convenor, QLD/NT Chapter, Australian Institute of
Building Surveyors, 2003-2011; Member, since 1976.
Awards/recognition include:
Sports Administrator Award, Bowen Shire Council, Australia Day Awards, 1994.
296
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Barry Maxwell MANEY, Mount Gambier SA 5290
For service to the community of Mount Gambier.
Founder, Chairman, Major Sponsor and supporter, Regional Foodbank Mount Gambier, since
2004.
Supporter and Donor, Boandik Lodge (aged care facility), since 1990.
Committee Member, West Gambier Football Club, 1973-1985; former player, administrator
and supporter, since 1958; Life Member and Patron.
Chairman, Building Committee, Malseed Park Sports Complex, 1974.
Acting Chair, Life Education Van, 1990; supporter and fundraiser, since 1990.
Supporter and Sponsor, Mount Gambier Library, since 2008.
Chairman, Fundraising Committee for Homeless People, since 2012.
Founder, Barry Maney Group, since 1976; motor dealer for cars and trucks.
Involved in the motor industry, since 1958.
Mrs Susan Mary MANTON, 19 Rocklea Drive, Gympie Qld 4570
For service to palliative care, and to the community of Gympie.
Management Committee/Business Manager, Little Haven Cooloola/ Sunshine Coast Palliative
Care, since 2001.
Public Figure/Representative, Little Haven Palliative Care Inc, since 2001; active
volunteer/fundraiser, since 2001.
Former Board Member, St Patrick’s Catholic College, Gympie; former Coordinator, Arts and
Craft Festival,
Former President, Gympie Gold Rush Committee.
Coordinator, Palliative Care Providers Group.
Volunteer, Gympie Country Music Muster.
Fundraiser, Gympie Dolphins Rugby Union.
Awards/recognition include:
Rural and Regional Manager of the Year (Qld/NT), Australian Institute, 2012.
Regional Service Award, Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards, 2010.
297
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Richmond Stuart MANYWEATHERS ED,
15 Panorama Drive, Alstonville NSW 2477
For service to the community, particularly through Rotary International.
President, Rotary Club of Caringbah, 1988-1989; Club Secretary, 1985-1988; Member, since
1983.
Member, Rotary Club of Tamworth, 1977-1983.
Governor, Rotary District 9750, 1994-1995; Representative, Legislation Council, 1998;
Chairman, Education Committee; District Trainer; Rotary International President's Personal
Representative at District Conference, 2000; participant, National Polio Immunization program
in India, 1998.
Chairman, Rotary Foundation Committee, since 1995; Foundation Trustee; active Member,
since 1995.
Rotary Representative, Council of International House, University of Sydney, since 2004.
Chair, National Rotarians against Malaria, 2001-2004, Committee Member, since 1998.
District Chairman, Rotary Eradicate Polio Campaign, for a number of years in the early 2000s.
Committee Member, National Rotary Bowelscan Project, since 1998.
Executive Member, Rotary Ranfurly Book Aid Inc.
Chairman, District Youth Exchange Program, for several years; Committee Member.
Committee Member, District Children's Services, since 1996; worked for the establishment of
the 'Hope for Children' Foundation in the Sutherland Shire.
Project Coordinator, Eastern Region, Rotary Australia World Community Service, since 1996;
Team Member, developing school facilities in Papua New Guinea, in the early 1990s.
Committee Member, District 9750 Group Study Exchange (GSE), 1990-1994; GSE Team
Leader, trip to New Jersey, 1990.
Organiser, fundraising for the construction of the Rotary Wing at Sydney Children's Hospital
Westmead.
Commissioned Officer, Citizen Military Force, 1956-1982.
Member and Past President, local APEX clubs, 1958-1976.
Awards/recognition include:
Efficiency Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Army Reserve prior to
the establishment of the Reserve Force Decoration.
Gold Companion Award, Australian Rotary Health.
298
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr James Herbert (Jim) MARSDEN, 49 Dumaresq Street, Campbelltown NSW 2560
For service to the community of Campbelltown.
Member, St Gregory's College Annual Dinner Committee, 1991-2003.
Current Chair, Organising Committee, Fundraising Dinner, Mater Dei School; involved with
fundraising since 1999.
Current Member, Organising Committee for 50 years' celebrations, Campbelltown Amateur
Swimming Club.
Current Honorary Solicitor, Campbelltown Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of
Australia.
President, Campbelltown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1980-1989.
Current Chair, Advisory Group, Macarthur Economic Development.
Current Chair, Macarthur Club; organisation for business leaders in the region.
Member, Urban Development Institute of Australia, for 15 years.
Current Board Member, Ingham Health Research Centre, Liverpool Hospital; current Member,
Motor Neurone Disease Fundraising Committee.
Director, Odyssey House McGrath Foundation, 1994-2001.
Member, Risk Management Committee, Lifeline Macarthur.
Chairman, Western Suburbs Magpies Rugby League Club (prior to the 1999 merger with the
Balmain Tigers), for many years.
Member, Community Advisory Committee, Greater Western Sydney AFL Franchise,
2010-2012.
Deputy Chair, Wests Tigers First Board, 2000.
Senior Partner, Marsden Law Group, since 2003; current Head, Property and Commercial
Department; Principal, since 1976.
Practised in the area of property and commercial law, for approximately 30 years.
Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, 1975.
Awards/recognition include:
President's Award, New South Wales Law Society, 2011.
299
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Daryl George MARSHALL ESM, 40 Robert Street, Argenton NSW 2284
For service to the community, particularly through emergency service organisations.
Local Controller, Lake Macquarie City, State Emergency Service, since 1991; Unit Controller,
Boolaroo Unit; Member, for over 33 years.
Taskforce Commander, Thredbo Disaster, 1997.
Life Member, NSW Rural Fire Service; Operational Volunteer, for 15 years.
Life Member, Cameron Park Rural Fire Brigade, and United Services Union.
Member, Australian Institute of Emergency Services.
Project Manager, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, Kosovo, for
3 months; part of a team coordinating the rebuilding of war-damaged houses for use by
displaced persons; 1999.
President, Argenton Senior and Junior Soccer Association; Office Bearer, various positions,
for 6 years.
Justice of the Peace.
Member, New South Wales Justices Association, for 21 years.
Community Hall Caretaker and Booking Agent, Argenton Community Hall, for 15 years.
Member, Citizen Military Force, 1961-1976.
Torch Bearer, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Awards/recognition include:
Emergency Services Medal, 2000.
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Citizen of the Year, Lake Macquarie, 1996.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Michelle Susan MARTIN, Sydney NSW 2000
For service to squash.
Former squash player who held many titles including World Champion (3 times), World No 1,
Australian Champion (7 times), British Open Champion (6 times), and Commonwealth Games
Champion.
Member of the Australian Women's Team that won the World Team Championships on
4 occasions.
Assistant Squash Coach, Australian Institute of Sport, 2007-2010.
Manager and Coach, Australian Junior and Senior Women's teams, 2003-2010.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Recognised as 'Legend' of Squash, Squash Australia, 2011.
Inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame, 2001.
Inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame - Best Team, 1998 and 2009.
Inducted into the Women's International Squash Players Association's Hall of Fame, 2000.
Inducted into the World Squash Federation Hall of Fame, 2001.
Inducted into the Queensland Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
Inducted into the NSW Sports Hall of Champions, 1998.
Mrs Mary Norine MATHEWS, 122 Bultje Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
For service to the community through a range health and welfare organisations.
Member, National Association for Loss and Grief, Dubbo Chapter, since 1986; served as
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer and Educator; Life Member, 2010.
Cultural Adviser/volunteer, Rotary FAIM, Fiji, since 1991; ‘Fourth Avenue in Motion’ is an
activity of Rotary Australia’s World Community Service; volunteer at Dilkusha Orphanage, Fiji
1991-1997.
Member, St Andrew's Uniting Church, Dubbo, since 1977; Member, interim Parish Council;
Chairman, Parish Council, 1986-1989; arranged fundraising for the replacement of the
St Andrew's Church steeple and bell tower, 2008.
Director, Lourdes Hospital, Dubbo, 1997-2007; involved in the establishment of the Holy Spirit
Aged Care Facility, 2004; Member, Ethics Committee, Macquarie Area Health, 2001-2006.
Member, Heritage Committee, Dubbo City Council, 2005-2008; also served on the Australia
Day Committee, Community Services Awards Committee and the Senior Citizen of the Year
Award Committee.
Chaplain, Dubbo Base Hospital, 1992-1996.
Director, Macquarie Credit Union, 1970-1976.
Awards/recognition include:
Jean Harris Fellowship, Rotary District 9670, 1997.
301
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Wayne MEECH, 9 Eddington Street, Bridgewater Tas 7030
For service to veterans.
Secretary, Doyalson-Wyee Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since
2009; Trustee, since 2007; Treasurer, 2002-2009; Life Member, 2010; Welfare Officer,
1995-1998; Sub-Branch Committee Member, 1998-2001.
Delegate/Alternate Delegate, Eastern Metropolitan Council, 1990-1993.
Member, Maroubra RSL Sub-Branch, 1989.
Member, New Norfolk RSL Sub-Branch, 1968.
Warrant Officer, Australian Army, 1966-1993.
Justice of Peace, NSW, since 2009.
Mr Rodney John MEEKE, Grovedale Vic 3216
For service to the community, particularly veterans and their families.
President, Geelong Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2007-2012;
Vice-President; Convenor, Welfare Committee; Committee Member, since 2002; Member,
since 1975.
President, Geelong Legacy Club, 2005; Organiser, Operation Legacy Float, for 8 years; Board
Member, Member of the Welfare Committee, Futures Committee and Fundraising Committee;
active Member, since 1989.
President, Geelong and District Sub-Branch, Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia,
2005-2007; Vice-President, 2002-2004; Member, for 35 years.
Co-Chairman, Geelong Veterans Welfare Centre, 2003-2008.
Life Member, Grovedale Tigers' Basketball Club, 1973; President, 1967-1970 and 1972-1977.
Life Member, Waurn Ponds Tennis Club, 1994; President, 1988-1994.
President, Grovedale Football Club, 1986 and 1987.
Justice of the Peace, Victoria, since 1998.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
302
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr John Wallace MEYERS, 106 Wharf Street, Maryborough Qld 4650
For service to the community, particularly through the exhibition and researching of
military history.
Established/Curator, Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, since 2005; the Museum
received Silver Heritage Award, National Trust of Queensland, 2010; and Gold Award, 2006;
and Commendation Award, Regional Museums Awards, ABC Radio National, 2010).
President, Military Historical Society of Australia, Queensland Branch, since 2008; Member,
Military Historical Society of Australia, since 1980.
Vice-President, Bauple Museum, for 8 years; opened in 2001.
Involved in the compilation of biographical material for 507 Australian and New Zealand
Officers lost at Gallipoli, since 1997; due for publication, 2014.
Member, Rotary Club of Maryborough Sunrise/City, 2004-2011; Treasurer, for 4 years; also
served as Community Service Director, Vocational Service Director and Club Service
Director; organiser, annual Pub Fest, 2008-2011; involved in Technology Challenge; Honorary
Member, 2011.
Member, Building Committee, Petrie Gardens Aged Care Facility, 1991-1995.
Member, Hoo Hoo Club, 1997-2004; welfare and promotion of the forest products industry.
Member, Australian Army Reserve, 1968-1993; President and Treasurer, Mess Committee,
for many years.
Philanthropic contributions to a range of local initiatives.
Fellow, Australian Institute of History and Arts.
Managing Director, Dale and Meyers Pty Ltd, Tiaro, 1988-2003.
Awards/recognition include:
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 2011.
303
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Abdirahman Aden MOHAMUD, PO Box 333, Moorooka Qld 4105
For service to the Somali community of south east Queensland.
Current President, Somali Australia Development Organisation.
Community Leader and Advocate, Somali community, Greenslopes Electorate Queensland,
ongoing.
Humanitarian Assistance, CARE Kenyan Refugee Camps, for Brisbane Somali community.
Interpreter, Australian Defence Forces (serving in Somalia), in the early 1990s.
Volunteer, Queensland Flood Recovery.
Current Owner/Operator, Dahabshiil Queensland.
Mr Mohamed Firdausy MOHIDEEN, Glen Waverley Vic 3150
For service to the muslim community of Victoria.
President, United Sri Lankan Muslim Association (USMAA), 2002/2003, 2003/2004,
2005/2006, 2007/2008 and since 2012; Vice-President, 2001-2002; Secretary, 2009; Member,
since 1993.
Chairman, Tsunami Project, 2004-2005.
USMAA Representative on the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, the Islamic Council of
Victoria and the Committee for Sri Lanka.
Coordinator, National Breast Cancer Foundation Fund Raising program, 2009.
Member, Janaza Committee; the committee looks after funeral aspects of the local
community.
President, Islamic Association of Monash Mosque, since 2009; previously the Mosque
Management Committee, Monash University where Mr Mohideen was Chair from 2000.
Muslim Chaplain, Islamic Chaplaincy team, Islamic Council of Victoria, 2003-2006; the team
visits Muslim prisoners across Victoria.
Current Deputy Chairperson, Interfaith Gathering, City of Monash Council; Member, since
2007.
Member, Multicultural Advisory Committee, City of Monash Council, since 2009.
Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Monash University, since 1998; current Member,
School for Biomedical Sciences Education Committee; current Member, University Academic
Progress Committee.
Founding President, Postgraduate Association, Victoria University.
Member, Academic Board, Victoria University, 1994-1996.
Justice of the Peace, Victoria, since 2010.
304
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Jeannie Frances MOK, PO Box 2444, Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
For service to the community through multicultural organisations.
Founding Principal, Asian Pacific Institute, since 1998; a cross-cultural training centre and
English language school.
Founder and (volunteer) Director, Multicultural Community Centre, since 2000.
President, Queensland Chinese Museum, since 2012; Vice-President, 2004-2012.
Member, Queensland China Council, 2006-2011.
Member, Multicultural Consultative Committee, Queensland State Library, 2003-2009.
Member, Multicultural Community Ministerial Advisory Committee, Queensland Government,
2007-2010.
Member, Refugee Resettlement Advisory Council, Department of Immigration and
Citizenship, 2003-2007.
Member, Multicultural Women's Advisory Committee, Office for Women, Queensland
Government, for 5 years.
Board Member, YWCA Brisbane, 2001-2004.
Member, Premier's Council for Women, Queensland Government, 1999-2001.
Member, Psychologists Board of Queensland, 2002-2003.
Member, Royal Children's Hospital District Health Council, 2001-2011.
Member, Royal Children's Hospital Foundation Board, 2001-2009.
Member, Queensland Cancer Screening Services Community Reference Group, since 2008.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
305
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Enid Gladys MONAGHAN, Long Jetty NSW 2261
For service to the community, particularly those affected by arthritis.
Regional Voluntary Field Officer, Arthritis NSW, 1990-2009; covered Branches that included
Gosford, Woy Woy, Kincumber, Long Jetty, Tuggerah Lakes, Charlestown, Maitland and
Singleton.
Honorary Life Member, 2009.
Founding Chair, Long Jetty Branch, 1996; also served as Secretary.
Chair, Gosford Branch, for 20 years.
Chairman/Secretary, Parramatta Branch, 1970-1990.
Eastablished the Woy Woy, Tuggerah and Charlestown Branches.
Elder/Pastoral Carer, The Entrance/Long Jetty Uniting Church; President, Adult Fellowship,
for 18 years.
Involved, Disability Access Committee, Wyong Council.
Volunteer, Parramatta Migrant Centre, in the 1970s.
Volunteer, Burnside Children's Home, in the 1960s.
Volunteer, Parramatta Adult Literacy Education, 1975.
Mr Felice (Phil) MONTRONE, 25 Mansfield Street, Glebe NSW 2037
For service to the Italian community.
President, Apulian Business Association, since 2002.
Deputy Chairman, Azzociazione Puglia, since 2001; Past Chairman 1989-1992; former
Secretary, for 5 years.
Deputy Chairman, Federation of Apulian Associations of NSW, since 2002.
Secretary General, Italian Australian Business Council of Australia, since 2005.
Secretary, Confederation of Italians in the World, since 2002.
Committee Member, Abruzzo Earthquake Appeal of New South Wales, 2007.
Board Member, COMITES (NSW), 1993-1998; Italian Government advisory board to advise
on matters of importance relating to the Italian community in Australia.
Chairman, Padre Atanasio Gonelli Charitable Fund, since 2011.
Vice-President, Australian Molise Earthquake Appeal, 2002-2003.
Chairman, Centre for Australian Studies in the Mediterranean Foundation, since 2007.
Board Member, Co-operative Federation of NSW, 2004-2006.
Deputy Chairperson, Community Relations Commission (NSW), since 2012.
306
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Alan John MORAN, 7 Endgate Glen, Werrington Downs NSW 2747
For service to the community of Penrith, particularly through health support
organisations.
President, Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group, since 2008; current
Delegate, NSW Chapter of Prostate Cancer Support Groups; Secretary, 2001-2008; involved
in a range of fundraising activities.
President, Seniors Art and Craft Committee, Werrington Community Project, in 2000.
Board Member, Australian Drug and Alcohol Agencies, 1995.
Inaugural President, Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (NSW), for 5 years;
Secretary; Life Member.
Former Zone Chairman Lions International District 201N5; Region Chairman, on 2 occasions;
District Chairman, Organ Donor Awareness.
President, Lions Club of Cambridge Park, 1999-2000; Director and Member, since 1997; Life
Member.
President, Mount Druitt Lions Club, 1992-1993; Secretary, on 2 occasions; Vice-President;
Director and Member, 1990-1997.
Awards/recognition include:
District Secretary of the Year Award, Lions International District 201N5, 1994.
Mrs Gabrielle MORAN, 7 Endgate Glen, Werrington Downs NSW 2747
For service to the community of Penrith, particularly through health support
organisations.
Vice-President, Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group, 2003-2012;
Executive Member, since 2003; Founding Member, since 2001; developed a national carer's
program; involved in a range of fundraising activities.
Chairperson, St Marys Area Community Development Project, 2010-2012; Committee
Member, since 2008; Member, No Interest Loans Assessment Committee, since 2010.
Member, St Marys Creative Writers Group, since 2002.
Committee Member, Performing Arts Sub-Committee, Penrith Performing and Visual Arts,
since 2008.
Current Publicity Officer, Penrith Branch, Country Women's Association of New South Wales;
Executive Member, since 2008.
Convenor, Creative Writing Section, City of Penrith Eisteddfod Society, 2011.
Volunteer, Adult Literacy Tutor, Mount Druitt TAFE, circa 1989-2006.
307
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Bruce David MORCOMBE, Palmwoods Qld 4555
For service to the community through safety awareness programs for children.
Co-Founder, Daniel Morcombe Foundation, 2005; the primary aim of the Foundation is to
educate children regarding their personal safety and to assist victims of crime, particularly
where that involves children.
Awards/recognition include:
Queensland Child Safety Ambassador, 2011.
Mrs Denise Marie MORCOMBE, Palmwoods Qld 4555
For service to the community through safety awareness programs for children.
Co-Founder, Daniel Morcombe Foundation, 2005; the primary aim of the Foundation is to
educate children regarding their personal safety and to assist victims of crime, particularly
where that involves children.
Awards/recognition include:
Queensland Child Safety Ambassador, 2011.
308
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr John Gerald MORIARTY, 42 Barree Avenue, Narara NSW 2250
For service to cricket, and to the community of the Central Coast.
Deputy Chairman, Country Cricket New South Wales, since 2008; Board Member, since
2001.
Board Member, Central Coast Cricket Association, since 1995; former Chairman; former
Deputy Chairman; Life Member, since 2011.
Umpires Appointment Panel Chairman, 2009-2010; Panel Member, 2000-2009.
Competition/Grounds Committee Member, 2007-2010.
Judiciary Committee Member, 2007-2009.
Delegate to the NSW Country Cricket Association, since 2000.
Delegate to the NSW Cricket Association, 1998-2004.
Delegate to the Gosford Sports Council.
Committee Member, NRMA Cup, 2002-2003.
Manager, Under 17 Team, 2003-2004.
President, Narara-Wyoming Cricket Club, 1988-1998; Vice-President, 1998-2001; Committee
Member, since 1976; Member, since 1974; Life Member, since 1998.
Delegate to the Central Coast Cricket Association.
Played 304 matches, 1974-2002; 6th longest serving player of the Club; Umpire.
Clubman of the Year, 1980-1982, 1988-1989 and 1992-1994.
Secretary,Narara-Wyoming Junior Cricket Club, 2011; Life Member, since 1998.
Coach, 1981-1984 and 1992-1997.
Delegate to the Central Coast Junior Cricket Association.
President, Lions Club of Gosford City, 1986-1987, 2005-2006 and 2010-2013.
Vice-President, 1983-1986 and 2009-2010; Life Member, 2012; Member, since 1974.
Secretary, 1978-1980, 1993-1995, 1997-1998 and 2007-2008.
Director, 1977-1979, 1981-1983, 1989-1990 and 1999-2002.
Bulletin Editor, 1980-1981, 1995-1997 and 1989-1998.
Past Chairman, Youth of the Year Committee; Member, for 6 years.
Committee Member, World Youth Day, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Wyoming, 2008.
Committee Member, Australia Day Committee, Gosford City Council, 1996-2001; Committee
Member, Centenary Committee.
Board Member, Maidens Brush Tennis and Sporting Club, for approximately 20 years.
Board Member, Life Education, Central Coast Division, for 10 years.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Lion of the Year, Lions Club of Gosford City, 2003; Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, 1992.
309
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Marion Elsie MORRISON, Bronte NSW 2024
For service to the community of eastern Sydney, particularly through youth, church
and amateur theatre groups.
Deputy National Commissioner, The Girls' Brigade Australia 1979-1982.
National Minute Secretary, 1976-1979; National Secretary, 1970-1976.
Established National Youth Advisory Council, 1981-1982.
Divisional Commissioner, 1st Sydney Division, 1967-1970 and 1977-1979; Assistant
Divisional Commissioner, 1982-1990s.
Founding Captain, 7th NSW Waverley Company, 1964-2008.
Pastoral Elder, Bondi Junction Church in the Marketplace, since 2011; Board Member,
Jubilee Resources Committee, 1998-2000; Member, Jubilee Resources Sub-Committee,
2001-2007; volunteer, Spoken English Classes, since 2008.
Member Parish Council, Waverley Uniting Church, 1977-1999; Parish Treasurer, 1989-1995;
Assistant Parish Treasurer, 1996-1997.
Board Member, Waverley Lugar Brae Players, since 1977; Theatre Director, since 1989;
Treasurer, since 1984; Booking Clerk, since 1984; performer, 1959-2010; Member, since
1959.
Mrs Patricia Margaret MOWBRAY, Macquarie ACT 2614
For service to people with a disability.
Disability Project Officer, Secretariat for Pastoral Life, Australian Catholic Bishops
Conference, for many years.
Ex-Officio Member, The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Committee, Australian Catholic Disability
Council, for many years; Conference organiser.
Member, Coordinating Team, the Faith and Light Community Canberra, for many years.
Catechist, St Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish, Aranda, for many years; Member, Parish
Pastoral Council, 2008-2011.
Founder, Bound by Baptism; a joint initiative of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish Aranda,
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Alice Springs, and Australian Catholic Bishops
Conference.
Former Board Member, The Black Mountain School (formerly Koomarri School); former
Member, Parents and Citizens Association; former Fundraising Coordinator.
Former Secretary, L'Arche Genesaret; former Member, Spiritual Life Commission; former
Member, Community Council.
310
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Kerry William MUDDLE, Dungog NSW 2420
For service to the community of Dungog.
Co-Founder and inaugural Chairperson, Dungog Relay for Life, 2001-2011; raised funds for
the Cancer Council of NSW which led to the co-funding and the construction of the Palliative
Care Ward at Dungog Hospital.
President, Dungog Soccer Club, for 4 years; Referee, for 5 years; Coach, for 6 years.
President, Dungog Netball Club, for a number of years.
Coach, Dungog School Boys' Rugby League Team, for many years.
Former Committee Member, Dungog Spring Fair.
Maintenance Services Supervisor, Dungog Community Hospital, Hunter New England Local
Health District, NSW Ministry of Health, retired in 2012 after 36 years' service.
Mr Kenneth Neil MULLIGAN,
C/- Youth With A Mission, 125 Ingham Road, West End Qld 4810
For service to the community, particularly Townsville, and to youth.
Managing Director (voluntary), YWAM Reef to Outback Program Townsville (Youth Based
Ministry), since 1992; Director, YWAM Reef to Outback Program Darwin, since 2003;
Founder, Youth Outreach Program, Townsville, 2005; expanded the Youth Outreach Program
to other north Queensland cities, 2006.
Managing Director (voluntary), YWAM Medical Ships Australia (formerly Mercy Ships
Australia), since 2008; Coordinator, 1993-1996; created partnerships between YWAM and
Papua New Guinea Health Services, rural health workers, provincial leaders and religious
organisations; organised the acquisition of the medical ship MV Pacific Link from New
Zealand to be used for YWAM medical outreach trips to Papua New Guinea, 2010.
Member, International President's Gathering, since 2002; Member, National Executive, since
2000; Member, Global Communication Team, 2009-2012; Director, Queensland and Northern
Territory, 2003-2010; active Volunteer, since 1983.
Advisory Board Member, YWAM Australian Relief and Mercy Services.
Coordinator, North Queensland Impact World Tour, 2004-2006.
Introduced Primary Health Care Course for Developing Nations for YWAM international
workers.
Committee Member, Stable on the Strand Executive Committee, 2004-2010.
Member, Sister City Forum, Townsville City Council, since 2010.
Instigated AusLife Seminars and Youth Street mentoring programs for at-risk youth.
Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2012.
311
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr John MULLINS, 16 Taylor Street, North Curl Curl NSW 2099
For service to the community of Warringah.
Member, Strategic Reference Group on Environmental Sustainability, Warringah Council,
since the 1990s.
Member, Warringah Coastal Management Committee.
Past Member, Narrabeen Lagoon Resotration and Flood Plain Committee.
Life Member, Long Reef Golf Club, since 2004; Member, since 1991; President, 1997-2002.
Member, North Curl Curl Surf Lifesaving Club, for over 20 years; served as Boat Captain and
Patrol Captain.
Volunteer, North Curl Curl Public School.
Volunteer, Curl Curl Youth Club.
Volunteer, implementation/design/construction, student playground equipment, Harboard
Pre-school.
Volunteer, establishing wetlands and implementing changes to the course, Long Reef Golf
Club.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Warringah Council Citizen of the Year, 1999.
312
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Robert George MUNDLE,
63 Waratah, 22 Montgomery Avenue, Main Beach Qld 4217
For service to sailing, and to journalism.
Current Member, America's Cup Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Member, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, since 1970; current Coordinator, Audi Hamilton
Island Race Week; Founder, Hayman Island Big Boat Series; sailing competitor, since 1957.
Introduced the Laser and J/24 sail boat classes to Australia.
Commodore, Southport Yacht Club, 2010-2012; Director, 2008-2010; Member, since 2005;
Founder, Sail Paradise Regatta, 2009.
Reporter and columnist (sailing/general boating), Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and
The Australian, since the 1960s; Channels Ten and Seven television networks.
Author of several books, including:
Fatal Shore.
Bligh - Master Mariner.
Flinders, The Man Who Mapped Australia.
Current Convenor, Broadwater Sustainability Working Group.
Founding Member, Main Beach/Tedder Avenue Association.
Current Director, Australian National Maritime Museum's Maritime Foundation.
Current Member, Society of International Nautical Scribes.
Inaugural Member and Coordinator, Sail for Cancer Committee, Cure Cancer Australia
Foundation; raised approximately $1.5 million.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Current Ambassador, Cure Cancer Australia Foundation.
313
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Peter Maxwell MUNSTER, 77 Bluff Road, St Leonards Vic 3223
For service to the community, particularly through the preservation of the history of
St Leonards.
President, St Leonards Progress Association; Member, for over 10 years.
Foundation President, Friends of Edwards Point; Member.
Founder, Friends of William Buckley Inc, in early 2000s; Chair, for several years.
Founder, St Leonards/Indented Head Local History Group; Member.
Member, Bellarine Historical Society, for 10 years.
Author of:
Remembering our ANZACS, 2011.
A History of Contact and Change in the Goroka Valley, Central Highlands of New Guinea,
1934-1949, 2010; published online by Deakin University.
Little of Interest? A History of St Leonards, 2008.
George Cole and the Founding of St Leonards, 2007.
The Heritage Sites of St Leonards, 2007.
Putting Batman and Buckley on the Map of St Leonards, 2006; the story of early contact and
settlement at St Leonards.
Biographical Index of Congregational Ministers in Victoria, 2004.
Researcher, Contact History of the Goroka Valley, during the early 1970s; became the basis
of Dr Munster's Masters and Doctorate studies.
Curator, Contact History Exhibition, J K McCarthy Museum, Goroka, during the late 1970s.
Lecturer, Institute of Koorie Education, Deakin University, 1992-2002; Associate Lecturer;
Exam Supervisor; Casual Academic.
Teacher, Highview College, 1978-1980.
Lecturer and Social Sciences Faculty Chairperson, Goroka Secondary Teachers College,
University of Papua New Guinea, 1969-1977.
Acting Principal, Ruatoka Teachers College, Kwikila, 1967-1968.
Teacher, Koaru High School, Papua New Guinea, 1966.
Teacher, Highett High School, 1956-1958 and 1964-1966.
Teacher, Cheltenham High School, 1960-1964.
Teacher, London, 1958-1959 and 1964.
314
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Garry William MURRAY, 15 Browning Street, East Hills NSW 2213
For service to the community of Bankstown, particularly veterans and their families.
Life Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, NSW Branch, since 2009; Member,
since 1973.
President, Panania Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2002-2007 and
2012; Senior Vice-President, 1995-2011; Welfare and Pensions Officer, since 1985;
Committee Member, 1985-1995; current Trustee.
President, Board of Management, Panania Diggers RSL Club, since 2008; Senior
Vice-President, 1991-1995; Life Member, since 2007; Board Member, since 1990; Member,
since 1983.
Committee Member, Youth Club, 1980-1990; Gymnastics Instructor; Coach/Manager Panania
RSL Soccer Club, 1985-1990.
Active supporter, St Christopher's Soccer Club, since 1981.
Mr Giuseppe MUSSO, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
For service to the Italian community.
President, Intercomites Australia, 2006-2011.
Radio Presenter, Italian-Australia Social Security Segment, since 2006.
Public Officer, Sydney Multicultural Festival Manly Vale Calabria Club, 2008.
Justice of Peace, NSW, 2006.
Vice President/Treasurer, Italian Forum, 1999-2001.
President, Commissione Twematica Sicurezza Sociale, 2000.
Co-ordinator, Italians in the World Conference, 2000.
President, UIM, since 1997; the Unione degli Italiani nel Mondo provides information in
relation to the civil and legal rights of Italian/Australian residents in NSW.
Member, Advisory Board of Social Security, 1995.
National Co-ordinator, Ital-Uil, 1994; Member, since 1993.
Contract Executive, Italian Consulate Sydney, 1988-1999.
Sports Editor, La Fiamma, 1983-1987.
315
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Jonathan (John) NATHAN, Brighton Vic 3186
For service to medical education, particularly in the field of optometry.
President, Australian College of Optometry, 1970-1979; Director of Studies, 1950-1964;
Board Member, for 30 years; part-time lecturer and Senior Clinical Tutor, 1947-1986.
Involved in establishing the National Vision Research Institute of Australia, Optometry School,
University of Melbourne, 1973; Board Member, 1973-1979; Senior Research Associate,
1983-1991.
Chairman. Optometry Section, Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement
of Science, 1955, 1977 and 1981.
Member, Optometrical Services Committee Tribunal, Commonwealth Department of Health,
1982-1987; Member, Committee of Inquiry, 1987-1994.
Member, Optometrists Registration Board of Victoria, 1958-1968.
Mr Raymond Samuel NEILSON, 309 Chichester Dam Road, Bendolba NSW 2420
For service to the community of Dungog.
Chairman, Dungog and District Retirement Living Ltd, since 1980; President, Dungog Nursing
Home Steering Committee, 1980.
Member, Dungog Aged Care Units Committee, 1980.
Dungog District Councillor, Upper Hunter Health Council, 1997-2003.
Inaugural Member, Dungog Shire Health Forum, 1996.
Deputy President, Dungog Local Shire Local Government, 1980; Councillor, 1977 for 2 terms.
Chairman, Dungog and District Hospital Local Board of Directors; Treasurer.
Current active Member, Christ Church Anglican Church; Member, Parish Council, until
recently after 50 years.
Member, Dungog Rotary Club; Member, since 1981.
Former President, Australian Poll Hereford Society.
President, Hunter Valley Hereford Association, for one year; inaugral Member, since 1985.
Awards/recognition include:
Citizen of the Year, Dungog Shire, 2012.
316
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Judith Mae NGUYEN, 19/501 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037
For service to community health, particularly in the field of arthritis.
Director and Consumer Representative, Arthritis Australia, 2002-2010.
President, Arthritis Tasmania, 2004-2005; Vice-President, 2000-2003; Director, 1999-2000.
Consumer advocacy and national advisory committee representation.
Mrs Joan Margery NICHOLAS, 23 Finlay Street, Albert Park Vic 3206
For service to the community through drug education and support, and services to the
aged and homeless.
Volunteer, Family Drug Help (a program of the Self Help Addiction Resource Centre), since
2001; driving force behind establishment of their 24-hour Helpline; key role in development of
training program for volunteers and associated workbook resources; volunteers weekly and
serves as mentor to new volunteers.
Volunteer, Napier Street Aged Care Services; Member, Friends of Napier Street Fundraising
Committee, for more than 10 years, ongoing.
Volunteer, Anglican Parish of the Parks, St Silas and St Anselm; weekly assistance with warm
meals, blankets and support to the homeless and in-need of all ages; ongoing.
Volunteer, Personal Emergency Telephone Service, Melbourne; Member of committee that
established LifeLine 24 Hour phone helpline.
Member of committee to establish a visiting psychologist service for parents of teenagers, in
the 1960s; led to the Southern Family Life Centre, Sandringham.
317
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr George NICOLAIDIS, 117 Beames Avenue, Rooty Hill NSW 2766
For service to the community of Blacktown.
Past President, Mount Druitt Historical Society; Foundation Member, 1975; Member, since
1975.
Publisher, I Take But I Surrender, 2007; Eastern Creek and Land Settlers, 2000; The Emerts
of Emerton, 1987; The Manse and Mount Druitt, 2009; Mount Druitt Advancement Club Hall,
1995; The Druitt's of Mount Druitt, 1990.
Mayor, Blacktown City Council, 1974-1976; Alderman, 1976-1995; Member, since 1964.
Secretary, Rooty HIlls Progress Association, for 34 years.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Mrs Ronda Lee NIX, The Gap Qld 4061
For service to hockey.
President, Brisbane Women's Hockey Association, 1993-1998; Vice-President, 1992; Life
Member, 1995; Member, Constitution Committee, 1988-1993 and since 1999.
Tournament Director, Australian Hockey Association, since 2008.
Secretary, State Hockey Centre Association, 1995-1997; Life Member, 2001.
Current Chair, Technical Committee, Hockey Queensland; Queensland Tournament Director,
for 28 years; Queensland Technical Officer, for 28 years; Life Member; Board Member,
1996-1998.
Selector, Queensland Women's Hockey Association, 1988-1995; Delegate, 1989-1995.
President, Brisbane Women's Hockey Association Junior Section, 1985-1989.
President, Northern Suburbs Hockey Club - Junior Girls, 1983-1986.
Foundation Member, Wanderer's Women's Hockey Club, 1958.
Guide Leader, Girls Guides Brisbane, 1980-1986.
Guide Leader, Girls Guides North Queensland, 1972-1980.
318
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr David James NOREEN, 20/16-20 Swete Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141
For service to the veterans' community.
Pensions Officer, Auburn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since
1995; Secretary and Welfare Officer, 2002; Committee Member, for over 20 years; Member,
since 1988; Life Member, 2007.
Current Welfare and Pensions Officer, Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Veterans
Association of New South Wales; active Member, for over 20 years.
Committee Member, Auburn Lidcombe Youth Centre, for 18 years.
Member, Western District Ex-Servicemen's Club.
Member, Western Metropolitan District Council.
Mr Peter Winter NORMAN, 20 Allenby Avenue, Malvern East Vic 3145
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Chairman, East Malvern Branch, Bendigo Community Bank, since 2000; President, Steering
Committee, 1999-2000.
Deputy Chairman, Mayflower Retirement Community, since 2010; Chairman, 2004-2010;
Board Member, Mayflower Reservoir, since 2008: Board Member, Mayflower Brighton, since
1994.
President, Rotary Club of Oakleigh, 1986-1987 and 2007-2008; Treasurer, 1999-2007 and
2008-2011; Member, since 1977; Committee Member, Safe Water Saves Lives Committee;
Organiser, weekly markets, for 25 years.
Chairman, Stonnington Gift Organising Committee, since 2009.
Active Supporter, Toorak Park Users Group and Prahan Cricket Club, since 2004.
Volunteer Crewman, Wattle steam tugboat restoration project, 2000-2001.
Member, East Malvern Tennis Club.
Member, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.
Supporter, Amateur Football Association and Collegians Football Club.
President, National Office Products Association.
Branch President, Liberal Party of Victoria, 1975-1977, 1993-1994 and 2001-2011; Member,
since 1966; Member, Administrative Committee, 2001-2003; Campaign Manager-Bentleigh,
2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Julie Chio NUÑEZ, 14 Wongalara Place, Woodcroft NSW 2767
For service to the Filipino community of Blacktown.
Client Service Officer, Housing New South Wales, 1995-2013.
Teacher, various Western Sydney High Schools, 1989-1995; Adult Literacy Teacher,
Blacktown TAFE College, 1990-1997.
Community Research Worker, NSW Immigrant Women's Resource Centre, in the mid 1980s.
President, Blacktown Migrant Resource Centre, for 2 years; Committee Member, for 7 years;
Coordinator, Community Bilingual Information Program, 1987.
Community Bilingual Health Educator, 2008-2013.
Current President, Management Committee, Philippine Australian Community Services;
Vice-President, for 2 years; Member, since 1991; volunteer, for 15 years.
Current Director, Philippine Health Care Association of Australia; Treasurer; Board Member;
Founding Member.
Treasurer, Ateneo Alumni Association of Australia, 2008-2011; Board Member, for 10 years;
current Public Relations Officer.
Founder, Chavacano Association of Australia.
Member, various organisations assisting the Filipino community; has been actively involved
since migrating to Australia in 1986.
Volunteer Results Systems Assistant, Sydney 2009 Masters Games.
Volunteer, Community World Youth Day, 2008.
Volunteer Accreditation Officer, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Active Member, St Andrew's Church, Marayong.
Justice of the Peace, since 1990.
Awards/recognition include:
Woman of the Year, Blacktown City Council, 2010.
Chief Executive's Award, Housing New South Wales, 2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Ross Graham OAKLEY, PO Box 189, Port Melbourne Vic 3207
For service to sport, particularly Australian rules football and rugby union.
Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Football League/AFL, 1986-1996.
Player, St Kilda Football Club, 1962-1966.
Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union, 2010-2011.
Current Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Rugby Union.
General Manager, Australian Associated Motor Insurers Ltd, 1979-1983.
Chief Executive Officer, Royal Insurance, 1983-1986.
Chairman, Royal Australia Holdings Ltd, Short Term Securities Ltd, Objective Risk
Management Pty Ltd, and Huntersoft Pty Ltd.
Director, Royal Australian Finance Ltd, 1983-1986; Western Pacific Investments, 1985-1989;
Tisdall Wines, and Harris Scarfe Holdings Ltd, 1997-2001.
Board Member, Wynn Winegrowers.
Former Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, 2000-2009; Chair,
Sport Management Advisory Board, for many years.
Governor, Mental Health Research Development Foundation; Member, Fundraising Board.
Chairman, Get Going Sport Foundation.
Advisory Board Member, Alana and Madeline Foundation, 2000-2001.
Past Chairman, Fundraising Board, Tally-Ho Boys' Village.
Board Member, For Children (Australia) Inc.
Past Council Member, Wesley College; Director, Wesley College Foundation Ltd, 1988-2002.
Chairman, State Training Board Victoria, 1997-2000.
Chairman, Federal Government Sports 2000 Taskforce.
Member, State Reconciliation Committee.
Supporter, Hearts of Union Charity.
Trustee, MCG, 1986-1996.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame, 2009.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Maureen Faye OATES, 431 Mountain River Road, Grove Tas 7109
For service to newspaper publishing, and to the community.
Editor and Manager, Huon Valley News, since 1986; Staff Member, for over 45 years.
President, Huonville High School Parents and Friends Association, 1997-2000; Member,
1993-2002; Life Member, 2002.
Committee Member, Huonville Primary School Parents and Friends Association, 1985-1993.
Secretary, Huonville Primary School Mother's Club.
Vice-President, Franklin Rowing Club (became the Franklin/Geeveston Rowing Club, and
later the Huon Rowing Club), for many years; Treasurer, for many years; Member,
1967-1980.
Secretary and Treasurer, Huon Netball Association, 1967-1980; Founder, Saturday morning
competitions.
Volunteer and Fundraiser, Franklin Football Club, for over 30 years.
Secretary, Huonville Child Health Clinic, for a number of years since 1980.
Secretary and Treasurer, Huonville Play Group, for a number of years since 1980.
Volunteer and Caterer, Huon Ex-Servicemen's Club, 1985-2000.
Volunteer, OT Kyle Home; writes life histories of aged residents for families, and produces
feature articles for the newspaper.
Awards/recognition include:
Certificate of Appreciation, Huon Valley Council, 2010; for her service to the Huon Valley
community.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Huon Valley, 2010.
Dr Patrick George O'NEILL, 2 Grandview Crescent, Earlville Qld 4870
For service to medicine in far north Queensland.
Director of Medical Services, Cairns Base Hospital, since 2011.
Medical Superintendent, Mareeba District Hospital, 2006-2011.
In both of these appointments, Dr O’Neill had a major focus on developing rural medical
services.
Medical Educator and Representative, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
(ACRRM) to the regional GP training provider, Tropical Medical Training Ltd, since 2007.
Examiner, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the ACRRM, since 2007.
Involved in the teaching and development of the Rural Generalist Program in Queensland.
Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University.
Board Member, Far Northern Queensland Rural Division of General Practice, since 2007.
Overseas work was in developing medical services in very remote locations; in most
situations this was involved with Australian enterprises.
Medical Officer in India, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, China and Nigeria, for 14 years.
Rural General Practice in South Australia, for 9 years; had a major focus on developing and
maintaining rural medical services.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Graham William ORMSBY, Willunga SA 5172
For service to the community, particularly youth.
Service to Youth Council (SYC) is a non-government, not-for-profit community service
organisation that employs over 400 people across South Australia and Victoria and has three
operating divisions: HYPA (formerly known as SYC Youth Agency); Job Prospects and
Training Prospects.
Chairman, Service to Youth Council, 1995-2010; Board Member, 1990-2012; current Chair,
Information and Communication Technology Steering Committee.
President, Masters Swimming South Australia, 1985-1986; Chairman, Aussi National
Swimming Championships Organising Committee, 1984-1986.
President, Adelaide Masters Swimming Club, 1982-1985; Secretary, 1983; Member,
1979-1986.
President, Adelaide Apex, 1986; Secretary, 1985; Coordinator, annual 'Walk-a-thon' (raised
funds for SYC); President, Adelaide Apex's 50 years’ celebrations; Member, 1982-1988.
Current Chairman, Willunga 175th Anniversary Committee.
Mr Raymond Anthony O'SHANNESSY, Benalla Vic 3672
For service to the community of Benalla.
Life Member, Benalla Bowls Club, since 2004; Secretary, 2006-2010; Finance Director,
2000-2002 and 2004-2006; Finance Committee Member, for over 20 years; playing Member,
ongoing since 1963.
Secretary, Committee of Management, Ballandella (now Yooralla), for 10 years; Founder and
Secretary/Director, Ballandella Co-operative (managing the finances for Yooralla).
Chairman, Benalla Cemetery Trust, since 1995; Trustee, since 1977.
President, Rotary Club of Benalla, 1998-1999; former Secretary and Treasurer; active
Member, since 1984.
Finance Committee Member, Rotary District 9790; District Treasurer; District Auditor;
Treasurer, District Conference.
Finance Committee Member, Cooinda Village Inc, 2001-2009.
Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, since 1999.
Treasurer, University of the Third Age, Benalla, 2006-2009; Assistant Treasurer, 2010.
Treasurer, Benalla Probus Lakeside, 2010-2011.
Treasurer, Benalla Hospital Auxiliary, 1999-2000.
Chairman, Finance Committee, St Joseph's Catholic Church, 1988-2003; Finance Committee
Member, FCJ College, 2005-2009.
Honorary Auditor, Ballandella (Workshop for people with a disability), for many years in the
early 1970s.
Assistant, The Salvation Army Breakfast Club, 2006-2011; providing breakfast before school
for primary students who would otherwise go without.
Awards/recognition include:
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Benalla, 2004.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Nessie Irene OSTEN, PO Box 83, Broken Hill NSW 2880
For service to music, and to the community of Broken Hill.
Current Vice-President, Broken Hill Philharmonic Society; Musical Director, 1984-2004; Life
Member, since 1975.
Accompanist, Sing Australia Broken Hill Group, 2001-2011.
Founder and Member, Broken Hill Gallery Players, since 1981.
Founder and Member, Broken Hill Gallery Singers.
Conductor, Broken Hill Civic Orchestra, in the 1980s; Committee Member; Member, since its
foundation in 1975.
Musical Director and Organist, Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir, since 1972.
Chairperson, Broken Hill Choral Festival Committee, 1970-1988.
Assistant Conductor, Broken Hill Combined Schools Orchestra, in the 1970s and 1980s; and
accompanist.
Music Director, Broken Hill Repertory Society, for 5 years.
Principal, Railway Town Public School, 1985-1987.
Mistress, Morgan Streets Public School, 1975-1985; Acting Deputy Mistress, 1969; Teacher,
1967-1971.
Mistress, Infants Department, Broken Hill Public School, 1971-1975.
Teacher, Gordon West Infants School, 1961-1966.
Remedial Reading Teacher, Bankstown West Public School, 1961.
Teacher, Broken Hill Problem Readers Clinic, for many years since its foundation.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Phillip Cecil O'SULLIVAN, 805/260 Bunnerong Road, Hillsdale NSW 2036
For service to the Waverley region through a range of sporting and community
organisations.
Vice-President, Eastern Suburbs District Cricket Club (formerly known as the Waverley
District Cricket Club) President, 1967-1979, 1979-1987 and 1987-1993; Member, since 1946;
Life Member, since 1971; Administrator; player, 1946-1969; Club Mascot, 1927.
Publicity and Promotions Manager, for over 20 years.
Delegate, NSW Cricket Association, 1979-1986.
Junior Coach, 1978-2000; Founder, Junior Cricket.
Devised the ‘Australian-China Friendship Cricket Tour’, 1988.
Player and Manager, tour to New Zealand, 1968.
Feature Cricket Writer, Wentworth Courier, 1960s-1990s.
Member, Rotary Club of Bondi, since the 1960s.
Vice-President, Waverley College Old Boys' Association, for 6 years; Executive Member,
since ca1990.
Benefactor, Little Sisters of the Poor, since 1966.
Long-time supporter, Friends of Wairoa School; both as an individual and as a Rotarian
arranging donations of money and auction items.
Raised “tens of thousands of dollars” for Rotary International, Australian Red Cross and other
organisations; involved with the Brown Nurses.
Named an Icon/Honorary Membership, Waverley Historical Society, 2005.
Life Member, Australian Red Cross, 1985.
Volunteer giving World War II History presentations to NSW schools, since 1960.
Operator, O'Sullivan's Garage, since 1938; auto repair business.
Fellow, Service Station Association, 2002.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Centenary Medal, 2001.
The new $9 million grandstand at Waverley Oval was named the Phil O'Sullivan - Bob Horsell
Grandstand in May 2012.
325
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Peter John PAINTER, 'Halfway', 12868 Summerland Way, Kyogle NSW 2474
For service to the community of Kyogle.
Club Chief Instructor, Kyogle Pony Club, for 15 years; active Member, for 27 years; Life
Member.
Various Executive Positions, Zone 15 Pony Club Association of New South Wales, for 25
years; Life Member.
Team Manager, State Pony Club Teams, for many years; manager of over 20 state pony club
teams competing in NSW, as well as over 20 teams participating interstate.
Advisory Panel Member, Pony Club Association of New South Wales State Council; Member,
Sports and Camp Draft Committee, ongoing.
Equipment Director, Pony Club Association of NSW Championships, for 10 years.
Judge, Local Agricultural Shows, 10 years; judge for equine sports in the Northern Rivers and
Mid North Coast area of NSW.
Chief Ring Steward, Kyogle Agricultural Show Show, for 10 years.
Supporter, Kyogle High School; supported teaching staff for students equine sports.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Kyogle Sportsperson of the Year, Kyogle Australia Day Awards, 2012.
Mrs Margaret Joan PATERSON, Veteran Qld 4570
For service to horticulture through the cultivation and hybridisation of bromeliads.
Cultivates and hybridises bromeliads, for over 40 years.
Hybridised over 600 Neoregelia and 150 Tillandsia Bromeliads, together with 30+ cryptanthus
and 20 vrieseas.
Author:
Bromeliad Hybrids: For my own satisfaction Book 1: Neoregelias. 2010.
Bromeliad Hybrids: For my own satisfaction Book 2: Cryptanthus, Tillandsia, Vriesea and
others, 2013.
Speaker, Australasian Bromeliad Conference, and many club and society gatherings.
326
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Neil Turner PATERSON, Box 128, Bute SA 5560
For service to the community of the Yorke Peninsula.
Treasurer, Northern Yorke Peninsula Homes, since 1978; non-taxable charity; Committee
Member, since 1970; Life Member.
President, Kadina Apex Club, 1972-1973; District Governor, Apex District 11, 1981-1982;
Zone Board Member, 1981-1982; Member, 1967-1983; Life Member, 1983; Founding
Member, Ardrossan Apex Club.
President, Lions Club of Bute and Districts, 1999; Member, since 1984.
Chairperson, District Council of Bute, 1983-1985; Councillor, Ninnes Ward, 1978-1986.
Chairperson, Yorke Peninsula Local Government Association, 1984-1985.
Current Patron, Bute Cricket Club; President; Secretary; Captain; Life Member; player,
1957-1985.
Current Patron, Yorke Peninsula Cricket Association; President, for 2 seasons; Secretary, for
2 seasons; District player, for 15 years; Life Member.
Selector, South Australian Primary Schools Amateur Sports Association, Northern Yorke
Peninsula Cricket Team, since 1979; Coach, since 1979.
Current Patron, Bute Netball Club.
Fundraiser for the establishment of the Bute Sporting Club.
Member, South Australian Cricket Association, South Australian National Football League.
327
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Lennox PAWSON, Glenside SA 5065
For service to the community through a range of charitable organisations.
Deputy Chairman, Freemason's Foundation SA & NT, since 2007.
Coordinator, Christmas Hamper Appeal Trailer Raffle, since 2003.
Volunteer Driver, Cancer Council SA, since 2001.
Coordinator, Adelaide Central Business District Daffodil Day, since 1998.
Justice of the Peace.
Member, Board of Directors, Royal Caledonian Society (RCS), mid 1970s-2010; Assistant
Treasurer; Chief, 1995-2000; Bairns Director (Highland Dancing class); Social Director; Junior
and Senior Chieftains.
Chairman, Joint Commonwealth Societies Council of South Australia, 2001-2004 and since
2010; represented the RCS on the State Council.
Vice-President, Kensington Park Sub Branch, Returned and Services League, since 2008;
Catering Officer; Coordinator, Anzac and Remembrance Day Badge Days; Member since
2004.
Chairman, Scotch Seniors Group, Old Scotch Collegians.
President, Burnside Men's Probus Club, 2005; Welfare Officer and Trips Coordinator;
Member, since 1998.
Member, National Servicemen's Association (SA), for 17 years.
Justice of the Peace, 1977-2011.
Managing Director, Modern Floors Pty Ltd, 1973-1994.
Vice-President, Commercial Floor Covers Association of SA and NT (part of the Master
Builders Association).
Various roles, Colonial Sugar Refining Company, 1952-1973.
Awards/recognition include:
Community Award for dedicated service to the community, City of Burnside Australia Day
2008.
Mrs Minyon Betty PFEIFFER, PO Box 712, Mount Barker SA 5251
For service to the community of Mount Barker.
Current Church Elder, Dunn Memorial Uniting Church; Pipe Organist; Pianist; Flautist; Choir
Conductor; volunteer, Hungry No More program, for the first few years after its inception in
2000.
Member, Lobethal Harmony Club, for over 50 years.
Member, The Flute Society of South Australia Inc, recently retired.
Fundraiser, Rotary Club of Mount Barker, for 40 years; current Honorary Member.
Music teacher, Lobethal Lutheran School; Belair Primary School; and Cornerstone College;
and privately.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Shirley Amy PHELPS, 63 Prince Alfred Parade, Newport NSW 2106
For service to the community of Pittwater.
Councillor, Pittwater Council, 1995-2002; Deputy Mayor, for one term.
Former Chair, Urban and Environmental Assets Committee.
Former Chair, Access Committee to improve access for people with a disability.
President/Chairperson, Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre, since 1997; supporter,
Midnight Basketball Australia program, since 2010.
Former Vice-President, Pittwater Residents Association Against Inappropriate Development,
for many years.
Member, Newport Residents Association.
Member, Save Mona Vale Hospital Committee.
Member, Newport Swimming Club.
Former Secretary/Treasurer, Newport Public School, P & C Association.
Former Secretary/Treasurer, Pittwater High School, P & C Association.
Mr Trevor Pedro PHILLIPS, 64 Wooli Street, Yamba NSW 2464
For service to the community of Yamba through a range of organisations.
Club Boat Captain, Yamba Surf Life Saving Club, 1951-1953; Patrol Captain, 1940s and
1950s; Gear Steward; Instructor; Coach; Member, since 1941; Life Member, 1964.
Founder and President, Yamba Seagulls Youth Club.
Councillor, Maclean Shire Council (now the Clarence Valley Council), for over 19 years;
Committee Member, Police Consultative, Safety House, Police Blue Light Disco, National
Parks and Wildlife and Fauna Reserve Committees.
Councillor, Yamba Urban Committee (now the Maclean Shire Council), for 11 years.
Captain, NSW Fire Brigade Yamba, 1970-1992; Honorary Fire Captain for Life, 1992; Brigade
Founding Member, 1957; Member, for 35 years.
Founding Member, Yamba Bush Fire Brigade, 1957.
Member, NSW State Emergency Service, for over 25 years; flood service and rescue.
Member, Civil Defence and Emergency Service (now the State Emergency Service),
1948-1955.
President, Maclean Rotary Club, 1974-1975; Vice-President, 1973-1974; Member,
1969-1986.
Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Yamba, 2009-2012.
Life Member, Port of Yamba Historical Society, 2006; Member, since 1991.
329
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr William Robert PHILLPOT, 3 Darling Street, Warrnambool Vic 3280
For service to the community of Warrnambool.
Former Chair, Fundraising Committee, Warrnambool Base Hospital Medical Equipment Pool,
2010-2011; Chair, Fundraising Committee, Emergency Department/Operating Theatre
Complex, 1996.
Chair, Fundraising Committee, Redevelopment of St John of God Hospital, 1991-1992.
Board Member, South West Healthcare, 1992-1999.
Treasurer, Warrnambool Racing Club, 1983-2009; Chairman, 1989-1991. Vice-Chairman,
1987-1989; Assistant Treasurer, 1982-1983.
Trustee, A L Lane Foundation, for 27 years; Ern Hartley Foundation, for 35 years; and the
Hilda and Archie Graham Foundation, for 7 years; local philanthropic organisations.
Former Treasurer and Member, YMCA Management Committee.
Former President, Warrnambool Sportsman's Club.
Chairman, Wannon Area Finance Committee, Liberal Party, for 20years.
Member, Deakin University Community Leaders Group.
Life Member, Warrnambool Racing Club, since 2002.
Life Governor, South West Healthcare.
Life Member, Dennington Cricket Club.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award, Warrnambool City Council, 2012.
330
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Bartholomew Maxwell PLENKOVICH, 64 Little Place, Alstonville NSW 2477
For service to the communities of Broadwater and the Lower Richmond River region,
and to the sugar cane industry.
Unit Controller, Broadwater SES, NSW State Emergency Service, for 38 years; retired from
position in 2010; the Unit operated out of his house and property until it built its own
headquarters, 1955-1997.
Representative/advisory roles to local shire and development groups.
Honorary Life Member, 2010.
Member, since 1955; still active; longest serving member of the NSW SES.
Represented the Richmond River Canegrowers Association and community on the
Community Liaison Group regarding the proposed Woodburn to Ballina Pacific Highway
upgrade, since 2005.
Authorised Judo Instructor, Lismore Boys' Club (later known as the Police and Citizen's Boys'
Club in Lismore), 1967-1982; stayed involved as occasional official and referee until the
mid-1990s.
Involved in establishing the North Coast Black Belt Judo Panel, 1988; Panel Member.
Donated his time and farm machinery to help build community tennis courts in Broadwater, in
the 1970s.
President, Richmond River Cane Growers' Association, 1990-2005; Treasurer, 1975-1990;
Board Member, 1971-2005; Delegate to the NSW Cane Growers' Association, 1975-1990.
Vice-President, NSW Cane Growers' Association, 1990-2005.
Chairman, Banks Estate Harvesting Co-operative, 1978-2001; Board Member, 1974-2001.
Former President, Lower Richmond Cane Harvester Committee.
Mr Gary Wilfred POLKINGHORNE, 24 Collingwood Street, Port Pirie SA 5540
For service to the community of Port Pirie.
Treasurer, Port Pirie Conference, St Vincent de Paul Society, since 1997; active volunteer,
since 1996.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Graham Charles PORTAS, Mansfield Qld 4122
For service to the community of Holland Park-Mount Gravatt.
Member and office Bearer, St Vincent de Paul Society Conferences in Holland Park-Mount
Gravatt area, since 1968.
Member, Holland Park-Mount Gravatt Catholic Parish, since 1968.
Mr Daryl John POWELL, 90 Captain Cook Crescent, Griffith ACT 2603
For service to the community through the teaching, promotion and preservation of
Australian folk music and dance.
Supporter and promoter of community-based music and dance activities, for 40 years.
Source of information, and inspiration, on matters relating to Australia's music and dance
heritage.
Former Vice-President, Monaro Folk Society (formerly the Monaro Folk Music Society);
former Public Officer and Committee Member; Member, since 1975; Teacher, bush dancing,
1990-2013; ran free children's dances, 1992-2007; ran free Dancing in the Park sessions on
Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park in Canberra every summer and corresponding indoor winter
classes from 1993-2007; Mentor and Director, weekly folk music session called the Tuesday
Music Group, 1990-2008
Conducted music and dance workshops at the National Folk Festival (NFF), 1984, 1992,
1997-1999, 2003-2006, 2009 and 2012; former Convenor, NFF Dance Advisory Group;
participated in dance displays at the NFF with a range of dance groups; also contributed as a
general volunteer, for 22 years.
Has conducted dance workshops and dances at other festivals including the Holbrook Dance
Festival, 1997-1999; the Bundanoon Dance Fest, since 2009; the Newcastle Celtic Cultural
Festival; the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival; and many others.
Has run special dances for a number of community organisations including Koomarri
ex-students, Vision Australia, Mental Health clients of ACT Health, migrant groups through the
ACT Migrant Resource Centre, and Indigenous adolescents in NSW.
Foundation Member, Canberra International Folk Dance Association, from 1976; taught and
led folk dances; musician for dances; former Member of display dancing group.
Member, teacher and musician, Monaro Colonial Dancers; participant in dance displays in
Canberra and the surrounding areas; has run/assisted with beginner dance workshops and
Ball preparation workshops, since 1997.
Former Committee Member, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Former Vice-President and Committee Member, Scottish Country Dance Club of Canberra.
Former Convenor, Canberra German Dancers.
Convenor, Canberra Welsh and Cornish Dance Display Group.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Cecily May PRENTICE, 39 Lone Pine Avenue, Umina NSW 2257
For service to the community of the Central Coast.
Events Coordinator, Central Coast Historic Car Club; events included the October Rally;
Gosford Swap Meet; transport for returned service people on Anzac Day; the Memorial Run;
Honorary Secretary, for 19 years; Historian and Librarian, since 2011; Member, since 1982;
Honorary Life Member, 2003.
Member, NSW Justices Association, since 1979; including as Secretary; Treasurer and
Welfare Officer of the Central Coast Branch in 2010-2011; awarded Certificate of Appreciation
for 30 years’ service, 2009.
Volunteer Driver and Committee Member, Woy Woy Meals on Wheels, 1984-2010; Life
Member; awarded 25 Years' service badge, 2009; President, Friends of Meals on Wheels.
Active Member, Woy Woy Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; 1957-2013; served as
Worthy Matron, Secretary and Treasurer.
Volunteer, Lymphodema Clinic, Gosford Hospital.
Member, Lady Lion's Club, 1979-2011; served as President, Secretary and Treasurer.
President, Brownies, Umina Local Association, 1972-1978.
President, Umina Branch, Girl Guides Australia, 1979-1984.
Volunteer, Gosford Senior Citizens Centre, during the 1980s and 1990s.
Member, Fundraising Committee for the (original) Woy Woy Olympic Pool.
Member, Umina Chamber of Commerce.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Mrs Sylvia Eva PRETTI, 20 Weardon Road, Belrose NSW 2085
For service to the community of Manly.
Youth Director, Rotary Club of Balgowlah; President, 2000; Member, since 1999.
Director, Youth Exchange, Rotary District 9680, 1999.
President, Rotary Club of Freshwater, 1999; Charter Member, 1992-1999; Board Member.
Foundation Member, Northern Beaches Family Network, Hope for Children Foundation, 1999;
active Member, 2001-2005.
Supporter of Dalwood Children's Home Fête, Bear Cottage and Lifeline, ongoing.
Manager, The Shoe Box.
Awards/recognition include:
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 1998; Sapphire Pin.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Harry PROCEL, 20 Turner Avenue, Glen Huntly Vic 3163
For service to the Jewish community and to sport through contributions to the
Maccabi movement.
Vice-Chairman, Maccabi World Union, 2005-2011; Executive Member, since 1995.
Member, International Maccabiah Committee, since 1995.
Member, Maccabi International Sports Commission, since 1998.
Member, Regional Games Standards Committee, since 2009.
Founding Member, Maccabi Hong Kong, since 2008.
Facilitator with Maccabi Carasso, Auckland Junior Carnival, New Zealand, 2008.
Facilitated purchase of a unique memorabilia collection for the Maccabi World Union Museum
in 2009.
President, Maccabi Australia, 2005-2011; Board Member, since 2001.
Vice-President, 2001-2005; Life Member, 2010; Chairman, International Sport, 1997-2001
and 2011-2013; Councillor, 1994-2001.
Head of Delegation, JCC Maccabi Games, USA, 2000 and 2001.
Head of Delegation, Pan American Maccabi Games, 2003.
Chef de Mission, European Maccabi Games, 2007.
Head of Delegation, Maccabi Games (8), 2001, 2005 and 2013; Chef de Mission, 2009;
General Manager, 1997; Member of Management, 1981, 1985 and 1993.
Board Member, Maccabi Victoria, 1980 and 1985-2002; Life Member, 1992; has served as
Chairman, Vice-President, Treasurer and Councillor.
Trustee, Maccabi Victoria Sports Foundation, since 2005.
Member, Maccabi Victoria Athletic Club, since 1967; President, 1977-1982; Treasurer,
1976-1977; Competitor, 1967-1992; Life Member, 1985.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Inaugural Inductee, Maccabi Victoria Hall Fame, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Ian David RABBITTS, 40 Lagoon Road, Fingal Head NSW 2487
For service to the environment through coast care and environmental conservation.
Executive Member, Fingal Head Coast Care, since 1986.
Committee Member, Fingal Head Community Association, since 2001.
Fingal Head Coast Care Representative to Tweed Shire Council Coastal Committee, since
2001.
Volunteer, Ocean Blue Campaign, 1988-1989.
Volunteer, Fingal Head Coast Care Nursery, for many years.
Volunteer, Fingal Head Bitou, for many years.
Involved in negotiations with the Department of Lands, which successfully achieved the
reclassification of a corridor of forest area, 1996.
Placed a 'Conservation Order in Perpetuity', North Coast Region, 'Native Vegetation Act' on
private land re-establishing thousands of rainforest trees.
Actively involved in the restoration of vegetation in the dunal areas of the Tweed Coast, for
28 years.
Founding Member, 1st Dune Care in Australia.
Mrs Jennifer Arden RAPER, Brighton East Vic 3187
For service to the community, particularly in the field of mental health.
Honorary Chair, Southern Mental Health Association Inc (known as Reachout, then Lantern),
1996-1998 and 2007-2012; Board Member, 1992-1998 and 2004-2012; Foundation
Secretary, 1992; Foundation Member, 1992-2012; Honorary Life Member, 2003.
Volunteer Tutor and Lecturer, Moorleigh Campus, University of the Third Age (U3A), since
1992; Honorary Life Member, 2010.
Secondary Teacher, 1974-1986; Subject Coordinator.
Tertiary Course Teacher, in the early 1990s; taught Management Skills, Barton TAFE
College, for 5 years.
Member, State Board for the Teaching of Politics; and Examiner, Higher School Certificate,
for 6 years.
Awards/recognition include:
City of Glen Eira Annual Volunteer Recognition Scheme Award
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr William Henry RAPER VRD, Umina Beach NSW 2257
For service to the community of Woy Woy.
Urrent President, Woy Woy Conference St Vincent de Paul Society; Member, since 1990.
President, Normanhurst Conference, 1975-1990; Member, 1971-1990.
Member, Waitara Conference, 1955-1971.
Volunteer, Woy Woy Meals on Wheels, since 1980.
Welfare Officer, Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club, since 1995; Director, 2003-2004;
voluntary Coach, since 1995; Member, since 1990.
Parishioner, St John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Woy Woy Peninsula, since 1990.
Commanding Officer, TS Hawkesbury, Royal Australian Naval Reserve Cadets, during the
1970s.
Awards/recognition include:
Volunteer Reserve Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Naval
Volunteer Reserve prior to the establishment of the Reserve Force Decoration.
Mrs Margaret Spehr REICHELT, 84 Whitehead Road, O B Flat SA 5291
For service to the community, particularly as a teacher of highland dancing.
Founder, Margaret Cleves School of Dancing, over 50 years ago.
Junior Vice-President, Australian Board of Highland Dancing, since 2011; Delegate, for many
years.
Current Delegate, South Australian State Committee of Highland Dancing; Life Member.
Life Member, South Eastern National Dancing Association Inc; President.
Member, Mount Gambier Caledonian Society, for over 50 years.
Adjudicator at all major championships in Australia.
Fellow, National Dancing Association of Australasia.
Awards/recognition include:
Citizen of the Year, City of Mount Gambier, 2011.
Mr Anthony John REYNOLDS, Mount Waverley Vic 3149
For service to the community, particularly through the management of medical
research programs.
Details not available at the request of Mr Reynolds.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Bertram George RICHARDS, 2730 Wilmot Road, Wilmot Tas 7310
For service to the community of Kentish.
Councillor, Kentish Council, 1972-1980 and 1985-1998; Deputy Mayor.
President, Wilmot Tourist and Progress Association, since 1999.
Former Representative, Mersey-Forth Tourism Association.
Life Member, Wilmot Public Hall Committee; Member, since 1973.
Current volunteer, Wilmot Museum.
Chairman, Wilmot Community Combined Group, 2004.
Member, Wilmot School Parents and Friends Association.
Former Commissioner for Declarations.
Mrs Judith RICHARDS, 68 Warren Street, Nyngan NSW 2825
For service to horse racing, and to the community of Nyngan.
Secretary, Nyngan Jockey Club, since 1970.
Treasurer, Nyngan View Club Night Group, since 2005; active Member, for many years.
Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul Society Opportunity Shop, since 2010.
Secretary, Nyngan Football Club, 2003-2006.
Volunteer Secretary, Nyngan Agricultural Show Society, 1987-1991.
Volunteer, Western District Eisteddfod Society.
Awards/recognition include:
Judy Richards Handicap, Royal Randwick, Australian Jockey Club, named in her honour,
2003.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Robert Milton RICHARDS, 82 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy Vic 3065
For service to cricket, and to youth.
Co-Founder, Administrator and Director, Crusaders Cricket Club, since 1977; the Club is a
not-for-profit organisation promoting junior cricket in Australia through tours and collaboration
with cricket clubs in England, Europe and Malaysia; Mr Richards has organised overseas
cricket tours to England, Russia, Argentina and Europe, since the 1980s, and has established
a number of Scholarship/Memorial Awards for schools and young players.
Involved with the establishment of the Crusaders-Merv Hughes Foundation, since 2006; the
Foundation is a coaching and development program for young cricket players across
Melbourne's Western Suburbs.
Donated the 'Swan Richards Cricket Collection' to the National Museum of Australia.
Director, Sale and Marketing, Easton Sports Australasia, since 1991.
Managing Director, Gray-Nicholls Australia, cricket bat manufacturers; employee, England, in
the 1970s.
Mrs Deidre May RICKARDS, Armidale NSW 2350
For service to music education.
Former President, Armidale Music Teachers Association; involved with a range of music
organisations in Armidale area including the Armidale Youth Orchestra, Armidale Symphony
Orchestra and the Armidale Choral Society.
Director of Music, The Armidale School, 1999-2005.
Director of Music, Presbyterian Ladies College, Armidale, 1987-1998.
Past President, Montessori School, Armidale.
Trained and conducted student choir at Earle Page College, University of New England; has
also lectured in Music Method and Music Curriculum.
Music Teacher at a number of NSW Public High Schools 1967-1974 and 1977-1987.
Regional Music Adviser, NSW Department of Education and Communities.
Involved with Sydney Symphony Orchestra Education program, for many years; produced
program resources for the Meet the Music initiative.
Lectured in Composition and Performance at the Access Workshops, Sydney Conservatorium
of Music.
Organised for Australian composers to evaluate student compositions through the Armidale
Eisteddfod.
Author, Chamber Music in Your Classroom; a regional project involving performers, teachers
and students.
Awards/recognition include:
Quality Teaching Award, Australian College of Educators.
National Excellence in Teaching Award, 2001.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Robert Hugh (Bob) RIDGE, 6 Anne Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
For service to the community of Bourke.
Treasurer, Federal Council, Isolated Children's Parents' Association of Australia, 1972-1980;
Member, 1971-1980; Life Member.
Life Member, NSW State Council; Vice-President, 1972-1976.
Founding Member, Bourke Branch, 1971; Life Member.
Chairman, Bourke Pastures Protection Board/Rural Lands Board, 1979-1984; Vice-Chairman,
1998-1999; Director, 1961-2002.
Board Member (representing the Western Division of NSW), New South Wales Meat Industry
Authority, 1987-1999.
Chairman, Bourke District Council, NSW Farmers' Association; also served as
Chairman/Member, Enngonia Branch.
Chairman, Enngonia Centenary Committee, 1970.
Chairman/Captain, Bourke and District Cricket Association, 1960s.
Member, Enngonia Cricket Club, 1955-1988; also served as President, Secretary and
Captain.
Member, Enngonia Tennis Club, 1955-1990; also served as President and Secretary.
Justice of the Peace, since 1973.
Board Member (representing the Western Racing Association), Racing NSW Country,
1996-2009; Western Racing Association Delegate, 1998-2010.
Chairman, Western Racing Association, 2005-2007; Committee Member, since 1996;
Treasurer, 2001-2005.
Committee Member, Enngonia Race Club, 1948-2011; President, 1963; Vice-President,
1964-1975; Honorary Secretary, 1976-1977 and 1979-1997; Treasurer, 1976 and 1978; Life
Member.
Committee Member, Bourke District Race Club, 1989-2009.
Committee Member, Bourke Jockey Club, 1967-1989; Vice-President, 1975-1979; Life
Member.
Committee Member, Bourke Diggers Turf Club, 1982-1989.
Committee Member, Bourke Ambulance Race Club, 1966.
Committee Member, North Bourke Amateur Race Club, 1963-1966.
Vice-President, Darling River Picnic Race Club, 1967-1970; Committee Member, 1956-1970.
Committee Member, Ford's Bridge Amateur Race Club, 1962-1966.
Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr John RIX, PO Box 1070, Berri SA 5343
For service to the community of the Riverland region.
Member, Rotary Club of Berri, since 1984; President, 1989-1990 and 2004-2005; Secretary,
1987-1988, 1992-1996, 1998-2001, 2003-2004, 2005-2007 and 2010-2012; Treasurer,
2008-2009; also served as Director, Berri Rotary Foundation.
Treasurer/Management Committee Member, Berri Cottage Homes, since 1992; during his
term as Treasurer the Homes have improved their financial position and managed to save
and invest almost half a million dollars to be allocated towards the construction of a village
hall.
Chief Steward, Riverland Greyhound Racing Club, 1984-2011; Steward, 1979-1984.
Member, Riverland Rostrum Club No 15, since 1979; Secretary, Freeman of Rostrum, 1998;
also achieved the status of an Accredited Critic.
Coordinator, Tax Help Program, Anglicare, for 5 years.
Area Manager, Riverland Mallee Region, South Australia, Wesfarmers Federation Insurance,
since 1990.
Real Estate Agent/Auctioneer, Rooney's Real Estate, Berri, 1980-1989.
Member, Australian Institute of Management, since 1984.
Awards/recognition include:
General Manager's Club Award for Excellence, Wesfarmers Federation Insurance Rural
General Manager, 1994.
Awarded a scholarship through The Queen's Silver Jubilee Trust, 1989.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Berri.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr David George ROACH, Glenelg SA 5045
For service to the arts through contributions to amateur theatre, and to the
community.
Joint Founder, Independent Theatre Inc, 1983.
Member, Management Committee, since 1983.
Voluntary actor, and set designer and builder.
Mentor for playwrights and actors.
Guide, Art Gallery of South Australia.
Chairman, Palliative Care Council SA, 2008-2010.
Director of Bereavement Care, Southern Community Hospice Program.
Part-time Lecturer, School of Social and Policy Studies, Flinders University.
Member, Management Committee, Grieflink.
Formerly involved, National Association of Loss and Grief, South Australia.
Mr Bryan Francis ROBERTS, Brighton Vic 3186
For service to the community of Brighton, and to rural education.
Mayor, City of Brighton, 1986-1987; Councillor, North Ward, 1981-1987; Secretary,
Management Committee, Middle Brighton Baths, 1986-1998.
Parish Member, St James' Church, Gardenvale, for several decades; Choir Member, ongoing.
Prison Visitor, ongoing.
Co-Founder, Australian Football Players Association, 1979; Legal Representative, 1979-1984.
Committee Member, Jumps Racing Victoria.
Secretary, Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation, 1978-1981; Honorary Solicitor, from
1978 to the early 1990s; Secretary, Research Advisory Committee, 1985-1990; Trustee, since
1982; Life Member, 1982; Executive Committee Member, 1978-1993.
Legal Adviser, Australian Federation of Air Pilots, during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s; Scroll
of Merit, 1997.
Board Chairman, Monivae College Board, from the late 1990s to the early 2000s; Chairman,
Monivae College Foundation, since the mid 2000s; Founding Member, 1998; Trustee,
Monivae Bursary Fund; Foundation Student, 1954-1960.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Denise ROBERTS, PO Box 2023, Bairnsdale Vic 3875
For service to the community of Bairnsdale.
Secretary, Gippsland Central Council, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Inc, 2008-2011;
Secretary, East Gippsland Council, for 3 years.
Member, sporting groups such as the Netball and Football Club.
Organiser, fundraising events, number of charities.
Current Member, St Mary's Catholic Church, Bairnsdale; Leader, Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, 2000-2012.
Former Member, Catholic Women's League; involved in catering and visiting the elderly.
Secretary, Nagle College, for 10 years; Administrator, Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme,
for many years; received award, 1991.
Produced monthly newsletter, St Mary's Primary School, for many years.
Advocate and supporter for the establishment of the East Gippsland Specialist School,
Bairnsdale, opened 2003.
Facilitated Marriage Enrichment Courses and Domestic Science training, Traralgon.
Established a Natural Family Planning organisation, Traralgon.
Supporter, Gippsland Branch, Field and Game Association, Traralgon, 1967-1975.
Assisted in submissions on the future of wetlands in Gippsland, Traralgon.
Established wildlife shelter at her residence, Traralgon, 1963-1975.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Margaret Ann ROBERTS, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
For service to the community of New South Wales, particularly women.
State President, Country Women's Association of New South Wales, 2007-2010;
Vice-President, 1996-1999; Member, since 1968.
Member, Executive Committee, 1993-2004 and 2007-2011.
International Officer, State International Officer, 2002-20042.
State Handicraft Judge, since 1984; State Handicraft Tutor.
Executive Representative, Handicraft Committee and Club Management Committee.
State Delegate, Organising Committee, Country Women's Association of Australia Triennial
Conference and the Associated Country Women of the World Conference.
State Representative, annual Muswellbrook Shire's Australia Day Ceremony.
State Representative to the Board of Studies Citizenship Framework Forum; Reform of the
Higher School Certificate; New South Wales Healthy Framework Forum; NSW Cervical
Screening Taskforce; Judging Panel for the NSW Healthy Communities Competition.
Former President, Hunter River Group, Country Women's Association; Vice-President, 1992,
1996 and 2005; Secretary, 1990-1991; Judge, ‘Country Woman of the Year’ competition,
1993-1994; Life Member, 2004.
Former President and Handicraft Officer, Muswellbrook Branch; Member, for 21 years.
Member, Jerangle-Peak View Branch, Monaro Group, for 11 years.
Member, Yarrowitch-Tia Branch, Wanthella Group, for 8 years.
Member, Scone and District Branch, Hunter River Group, for 4 years.
Current Member, Port Macquarie Branch, Mid North Coast Group.
Former Director, Board of the University of New England Foundation Ltd, Armidale NSW.
Awards/recognition include;
Inducted into the Muswellbrook Shire Hall of Fame, Muswellbrook Shire Council, 2007.
Entered into the inaugural edition, Who's Who in NSW and Who's Who of Australian Women
Lessons We Learn, 2008.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr William ROBERTS, 3 Kimbarra Close, Berowra Heights NSW 2082
For service to veterans.
Senior Vice-President, NSW Branch, Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers
Association of Australia, since 2004; Association Pension Officer and Advocate, since 1994.
National Secretary, Vietnam Veterans' Federation.
Director, Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust and Totally and Permanently
Incapacitated Veterans' Association of NSW.
Ms Eleanor Denise (Den) ROBIN, PO Box 108, Woodbridge Tas 7162
For service to the protection of the environment and conservation of Indigenous and
cultural heritage.
Ms Robin has been a consultant, public servant and volunteer in the protection and
conservation of Australia's natural, Indigenous and cultural heritage across several states and
decades. Her early career was in journalism in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and with the
Department of Aboriginal Affairs as a Media Liaison Officer. Now retired, she is a post
graduate student in history at the University of Tasmania as a volunteer under the
UTAS/Menzies Research Institute's Healthy Brain Project.
Senior Heritage Research Officer, Heritage Tasmania, 2007-2009; provided advice on the
preparation of heritage assessment of several sites for possible entry to the Tasmanian
Heritage Register; undertook several more complex assessments herself.
Assistant Director/Editor, Australian Heritage Commission, 1980-1989; established
community relations, information and education programs; led a range of projects including
the award-winning film series Artisans of Australia and the film Land of the Lightning Brothers
(Film Australia), which won the 1988 National Heritage Award; responsible for several
publications issued by the Commission.
Consultant, Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (then in the Department of Prime Minister
and Cabinet), 1992-2000; contributed to the Council's major reports, including their final report
in 2000; her major achievement was the report Circle Across Australia: Women and
Reconciliation in conjunction with the Australian Institute for Women's Research and Policy at
Griffith University, 1997.
Former Coordinator, Shoalhaven Women for Reconciliation.
Ministerial Appointee to several environmental committees including the Namadji Consultative
Committee, 1984-1986; ACT Environment; Shoalhaven Catchment Management, and NSW
National Parks Regional Committee.
Vice-President, National Parks Association (ACT), in the 1980s; active in committee and
sub-committee work among the groups which achieved the declaration of Namadji National
Park, ACT, 1984; and the declaration of Nooraban National Park NSW, 2001.
Former Member, Jervis Bay Protection Committee.
Founder, Jervis Bay Penguin Study Group.
Ongoing community level involvement as a Member of the Tasmanian Field Naturalists'
Society, Friends of Melaleuca (heritage-listed site), and South Channel Quilters.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Arthur David ROFFEY, Londonderry NSW 2753
For service to lapidary and mineralogy.
President, Australian Federation of Lapidary Clubs Association (AFLACA), since 2008; Senior
Vice-President, 2001-2008; Vice-President, 1994-2001; Life Member, 2010.
President, Lapidary Council of NSW, for several years; Vice-President, for several years;
Council Secretary, since 1994; Chairman, Judging and Rules Committee, since 1978;
Delegate to AFLACA, since 1976; Life Councillor, 1997.
President, Mineralogical Society of New South Wales, 2006-2008; Vice-President, 1976-1977.
Mr Alec Donald ROSS,
C/- Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Herbert Heritage Drive, Alice Springs NT 0870
For service to tourism in central Australia.
Senior Guide, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, since 2000.
Guide/Host, Ross River Homestead, Alice Springs, for 20 years.
Stockman and Drover, for 20 years.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr William Scott ROSS, Currumbin Qld 4223
For service to rugby union, and to the community.
Vice-President, Queensland Rugby Union, since 2010.
Inaugural Committee Member, Vintage Reds, since 2007.
Committee Member, Classic Wallabies, since 2004.
Board Member, Australian Schools Union Foundation, since 1999.
Selector, Queensland Reds, 2003-2005.
Board Member, Queensland Reds Academy, 2001-2002.
Team Manager, Queensland, 1996-1998.
Australian Rugby Team Wallaby, 1978-1983; 25 games, including 13 tests.
Queensland Rugby Team, 1976-1983; 50 games.
University of Queensland Rugby Club; 100 A Grade games, 1975-1983.
Australian Schoolboys, 1973-1974.
Brisbane Grammar School, 1st XV, 1973-1974.
Assistant Coach, Brisbane State High School 1st XV, 2000-2003: Coach, 1985-1986.
Coach, Queensland Schoolboys Rugby Team, 1986.
Organiser, Annual Fundraising Lunch, Spinal Injuries Association, raising over $600,000.
Also accompanies Spinal Injury Awareness Team on School visits.
Current Organiser, Fundraising Lunch for Australian Schoolboys Tour.
Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Ambassador, Spinal Injuries Association since 2005.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Catherine Joyce ROTH, PO Box 307, Geelong Vic 3220
For service to the community of Geelong.
District Governor, Rotary District 9780, 2004-2005; District Governor Mentor, 2007-2008,
2010-2011 and 2012-2013; District Training Officer, 2006-2010.
Deputy Chairman, Administrative Advice Committee, 2005-2010.
Member, Finance and Operations Committee 2003-2008; Chairman 2005.
Member, District Governor Nomination Committee 2003-2008; Chairman, 2008.
Deputy Chairman, District Grants Committee, 1993-1995.
Regional Vice-Chairman, Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, International Rotary
Leadership Institute, since 2008; Faculty Trainer (International role), since 2008.
Chairman, Rotary International District Foundation, 2009-2012.
Inaugural President, Rotary Club of Geelong Central, 1990; Charter Member, since 1990; has
held most Executive roles; current Service Projects Director.
Coordinated with the Geelong Advertiser in a public appeal for the victims of the Boxing Day
2004 Tsunami; raised over $300,000.
Organised for a team of young leaders from across Australia and New Zealand as a team of
Peace Ambassadors to visit Gallipoli for the 90th anniversary of the landing, 2005.
Chairman, Mercy Rice Village Advisory Committee, 2007-2012; Member, since 1996.
Mentor, Leaders for Geelong, 2007-2009.
Board of Directors, Geelong Community Hospice Anam Cara House, since 2012.
Member, Airshows Advisory Committee, 1991-2003.
Member, Barwon Water Board, 1998-2000.
Executive, Geelong Community Heroes Volunteer Recognition Awards Committee,
2005-2008.
Board Member, Geelong Community Foundation, 2002-2003.
Trustee, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 2001-2003.
Chairman, McKellar Centre Hydrotherapy Appeal, 1996-1997.
President, Geelong Chamber of Commerce, 1994-1996; Board Member, 1990-1994.
Member, Geelong Development Board, 1994-1996; Member, Geelong Boulevard Committee.
Awards/recognition include:
Women of the Year, Zonta Geelong, 1999.
Achiever of the Year, Geelong Business Excellence Awards, ca1995.
Dame, Order of St John of Jerusalem, for community service.\ Ambassador, Geelong Sports
Foundation, 2006-2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Jacques Maurice ROUSSET, PO Box 48, South Perth WA 6951
For service to youth, and to the community of Perth.
Represented the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem as a Founding
Partner, Passages Resource Centre, 1998; Committee Member, since 1998.
Member, Rotary International, for over 30 years; fundraiser.
Former Member, Rotary Club of Perth.
Former Member, Rotary Club of South Perth.
Former President, Rotary Club of Mill Point.
Former Member, Rotary Club of Melbourne.
Fundraiser Almoner, Commandery of Western Australia, the Military and Hospitaller Order of
Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem.
Delegate to the Passages Resource Centre.
Organiser, National Chapter Conference, 2004 and 2011.
Chairman, His Majesty's Theatre Foundation, 2001-2005; active fundraiser.
Member, Property Advisory Committee, Westralia Airports Corporation, 2004-2007.
Awards/recognition include:
Officer of Merit, the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, since 2012;
Chavelier, 2007; Commander, 2002; and Member, since 1997.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 1989.
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Mr William Murray ROWLINGS, Fisher ACT 2611
For service to the community through the protection of human rights and civil liberties.
Chief Executive Officer, Civil Liberties Australia, since 2006; Founding Member, since 2003.
Researcher and Editor, CLArion monthly newsletter, since 2003.
Improved laws, highlighted police and bureaucratic excesses, and campaigned for more free
speech, freedom of information, civil liberties and human rights.
Mr Andrea RUFO, Lambton NSW 2299
For service to the community of the Hunter Valley.
President, Ethnic Communities Council of Newcastle and Hunter Region, 2003-2005 and
since 2011.
President, Italian Welfare Organisation, since 1988.
President, Lazio Association of Newcastle and Hunter, since 2002.
Founder and Coordinator, Pink Frangipani Ball, since 2005.
Mentor, Ignition Mentoring Program, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, 2009-2011.
Councillor, Ward 3, City of Newcastle, since September 2012.
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