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

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Sister Margaret Carmel McFAULL, 257 ‘Village Glen’, West Rosebud Vic 3940 For service to the community through the Southern Peninsula Cancer Support Group. Established the Southern Peninsula Cancer Support Group in 1987. Lobbied government and local agencies for the establishment in Frankston of an oncology and radiotherapy unit; unit was opened at Frankston Private Hospital in 2006. Currently coordinating the establishment of a short-stay accommodation facility close to Frankston treatment centres for cancer patients and their families from regional and remote areas. Entered the Order of Sisters of the Good Shepherd, 1950. Kindergarten Teacher; Cottage Mother to 10 children; various other roles, Bendigo Diocese. Parish Pastoral Associate, 1977-1986. Established respite centre, Good Shepherd Convent, Portsea/Rosebud, 1986. Ms Alison Margaret McGREGOR, 58 High Street, Kensington SA 5068 For service to the community through support for, and resettlement of, refugees from Afghanistan and Iran. Supporter and advocate for asylum seekers, since 2003; Tutor in English for migrant families. Formed the Circle of Friends 42 Group to support of Afghani and Iranian refugees, 2004. Involved in the resettlement and rehabilitation of former detainees; provided financial support to the Maiwand Afghani soccer team.


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Dr John Douglas McKEE, 22 Canning Street, Bega NSW 2550 For service to the community of Bega, to medicine, and to Rotary. Vice-Chairperson, Tulgeen Disability Services, 2006; Board Member, since 2003; Member, Client Services Advisory Group. Former Board Member, Bega District Hospital, for about 20 years. General Surgeon in private practice in Bega from 1968; practice covered Bega, Cooma and Bairnsdale areas. General Practitioner, 1963-1968. Taught nursing staff at Bega District Hospital. Founding Member, Provincial Surgeons of Australia, 1960s. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, since 1981. President, Rotary Club of Bega, for 2 terms; Board Member, for over 40 years; assists with youth programs; Member, since early 1960s. Assistant District Governor, Far South Coast of New South Wales, 2005-2008. Rotary International volunteer, South Africa, 2004; investigated the provision of home hospice accommodation for sufferers of HIV/AIDS. Member, District Committee, Group Study Exchange, since ca1999. Mr William Leonard MACLEAN, 8 Riviera Court, Morayfield Qld 4506 For service to education through the Northern Territory Training Authority, and to the community. Principal Training Adviser, Northern Territory Training Authority, 1975-1996. Advisory Consultant to Rural Industry Training Advisory Board, Northern Territory, 1996-2001. Chairman, Milner School Committee, for 5 years. Member, Nightcliff High School Committee, for 3 years. Betting Supervisor, Darwin Turf Club, 2001-2002; Stipendiary Steward, 1985-1998. Life Member, Darwin Amateur Cycling Club. Charter Member, Nightcliff Apex Club, 1966; held several portfolios 1966-1979. Life Member, Association of Apex Clubs.


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Mr Laurence Joseph MAHER, 8/53-55 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford NSW 2250 For service to the community of Gosford through social welfare and local government organisations. Executive Officer, Coast Shelter (Gosford emergency accommodation service), since 1992. Mayor, Gosford City Council; 2005-2007; Councillor, since 2004; Member, Gosford/Wyong Councils' Water Authority, since 2004; Member, Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils, since 2004; Member of numerous Council Committees. Former Director, Central Coast Leagues Club, for over 24 years; Treasurer, 1984-2000, Deputy Chairman, 2000-2004. Current Vice-President and Past President, NSW Country Rugby Union; Life Member. Director, NSW Rugby Union. Founding President and Life Member, Kariong Rugby Union Club. Life Member, Central Coast Rugby Union. Co-Founder, Kariong Sport and Recreation Club. Director, NRMA, for 5 years. Awards/recognition include: NSW Community Service Award. Darkinjung Medal for non-Indigenous services to the Aboriginal Community, 2009. Mrs Pamela Rosemary MAMOUNEY, 22 Lyall Road, Berwick Vic 3806 For service to the community, particularly through the Casey Multi-Faith Network, and to the Greater Dandenong area. Vice-President, Casey Multi-Faith Network, since November 2007; Founding Member, since March 2007; has been active in planning and conducting tours of Place of Worship for schools and service groups and the general community. The Network is a collaborative representation of various religions and faiths committed to working together toward the promotion of peace, harmony and understanding within the City of Casey. Mrs Mamouney has been prominent in approaching local businesses to provide support for communities needing assistance; in particular, she was involved in projects to raise community support for Kosova, and for Indonesia after the Tsunami. Member, Interfaith Council of the City of Greater Dandenong, for many years. Public Affairs Representative, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for 15 years; volunteer, for over 45 years; assisted in the establishment of Family History Libraries in Casey and Dandenong. Organiser of National Family History Conferences; served on the committee for 2 years to organise the 3rd Victorian Conference for Family History, held in May 1999. Collector/Organiser of volunteers, Berwick Village and City of Casey, Red Cross Calling Appeal, for 25 years. Mrs Mamouney's activities in fundraising, organising and collecting for Red Cross Australia in the City of Casey have produced well over a $250,000. Has also provided her services as a Remedial Tutor to local school students, for over 20 years. Also involved in knitting baby jumpers and beanies for shipment to babies in Africa suffering from AIDS.


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Mr Sydney Arnold MARGETTS, West Rosebud Vic 3940 For service to veterans through the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. Founding Secretary/ Treasurer, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia (Victorian Branch), 1983-1993. Secretary/Treasurer, National Council, BCOF Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1993. Dr Karin Ann MARGOLIUS, Noranda WA 6062 For service to clinical forensic medicine, to education, and through support for people with cancer. Clinical Forensic Pathologist, WA Centre for Pathology and Medical Research, Department of Forensic Pathology, PathWest Laboratory, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, since 1990. Author and co-author of a range of medical articles and publications since 1970. Medical Practitioner, since 1975. Current Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology and Legal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Australia; initiated the first course in Australia for the teaching of medical law to medical students, since 2003. Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia; Member since 1989; Member, Forensic Advisory Committee, since 2002. Member, Australian College of Legal Medicine; since 1998; Councillor, 2001-2007. Member, Australian College of Biomedical Scientists, since 1990. Member, Law Reform Commission, WA, since 2007. Member, Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians UK, 2009. Current Member, Ovarian Cancer Australia. Member, Rotary Club of Heirisson, WA; current Honorary Member; Vocational Director, 1992; developed the Principal of the Year Award; involved in the re-creation and restoration of the Jewish Cemetery in East Perth. Member, SIDS and KIDS Scientific Advisory Committee, since 2003. Awards/recognition include: Awarded Excellence in Forensic Pathology, Celebrating Excellence Awards, 2004. Awarded Woman Achiever Western Australia, 1998. Finalist, WA Citizen of the Year for Community Service, 2008 and 2009.


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Mr Geoffrey Allan MARTIN, 2/9 Hendy Avenue, Coogee NSW 2034 For service to athletics, and to surf lifesaving. Inaugural Chair and Member, Panel of International Starters, International Association of Athletic Federations(IAAF), since 2008. International Starter at the IAAF World Youth Championships 2009 in Bressanone, Italy; the IAAF Grand Prix, Rieti, Italy, 2007; the IAAF Athletics Final, Stuggart, Germany, 2007; and at the Oceania Grand Prix, Cairns, 2007. Start Area Coordinator, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Start Area Coordinator, Sydney 2000 Paralympics. Starter, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games,. Chief Starter, Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games. Chief Starter, World Cup. Chief Starter, Pacific Conference Games. Australian Athletic Delegate, IAAF Congress, Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. Official and Senior Starter, State and National Championships, Athletics NSW, since 1970s; Assistant Secretary, 1970-1980; Starter, since 1969; Life Member, 2001; Member of various committees. Numerous national appointments, 2007-2009, including at the Melbourne Grand Prix and Pacific School Games. Starter; Start Area Coordinator; Track Referee and Technical Judge, for 32 State Championships and carnivals in 2008. Life Member, Athletics Australia, 2008. Australian Team Manager, Australian Track and Field Team, Edmonton 1978 Commonwealth Games. Team Manager, Australian Track Team to England and Europe in 1982. Honorary Starter, School Athletics Carnivals for the past 30 years; involving about 30 carnivals per year. Starter and Track Referee, 48 School carnivals in 2008; including school, regional/zone and state athletics carnivals. Beach Referee, Australian Championships, Surf Life Saving Australia, 1999-2008. Beach Starter/Competitor Liaison, Kellogg's Nutri Grain Series, 1997-2008. Starter, Coolangatta Gold, 2005-2008. Beach Official, Goodwill Games, 1999. Member, National March Past Panel, since 1997. Current Water Referee, NSW Senior Championships, and Junior State Championships (8 to 14 years), Surf Lifesaving New South Wales, since 2006; Beach Referee, Senior State Championships, for 7 years; Chairman, State March Past Panel, for 6 years; Member, for 6 years. Current Honorary Assistant District Administrator, Randwick District Surf Life Saving; Life Member. President, Coogee Surf Life Saving Club, 1998-2000; Deputy President, 1991-1998; Vice-President, 2000-2006; Honorary Secretary, 1990-1991; Beach Captain, 1984-1985 and 1989-1990; and Honorary Treasurer, 1985-1987. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.


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Mrs Kathryn Gaye MASSEY, 86 Bellicent Road, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 For service to the Indigenous community of Groote Eylandt. Manager, Aged and Disability Services, Angurugu Aged Care facility, Angururu Community Government Council, 2000-2008. Secretary, Machado Joseph Disease Foundation, since 2008. Member, Anglicare; co-established substance misuse programs, 1994. Parish Councillor, Angurugu Church. Council Member, Anglican Diocese of the Northern Territory. Missionary to the Groote Eylandt Indigenous community with the Anglican Church Missionary Society, 1970-1993. Secretary, Angurugu School. Member, Country Women's Association of the Northern Territory, 1970-2008. Member of a relief team that entered Katherine in the late 1990s to assist residents affected by flooding. Mr Norman Bryan MASSEY, 86 Bellicent Road, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 For service to the Indigenous community of Groote Eylandt. Community Worker, Angurugu Aged Care facility, Angurugu Community Government Council, 1994-2008. Member, Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services. Member, Anglicare. Lay Reader and Parish Councillor, Angurugu Church. Council Member, Anglican Diocese of the Northern Territory. Missionary to the Groote Eylandt Indigenous community with the Anglican Church Missionary Society, 1970-1993. Member of relief teams that entered Katherine in the 1990s to assist residents affected by flooding.


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Dr Bruce Graham MENZIES For service to the arts in the Armidale region, particularly music, and as a general practitioner. Musical Director and Conductor, Armidale Drama and Musical Society (formerly Armidale and District Musical Society), since 1996. Founding Member, Armidale Music Foundation. Conductor, Musical Director and Member, Armidale Symphony Orchestra. Conductor, Armidale Choral Society and Armidale Youth Orchestra. Volunteer, St Mary's Cathedral Review. Founding Chairman, New England Division of General Practice, 1993-1996: Vice-Chairman, 1996-2005; Board Member, 1993-2005. Founding Project Leader, New England Diabetes Program, since 1997. Founding Project Leader, New England Immunisation Register, 1993-1996. Mrs Beverley Rose MIROLO, Brisbane Qld 4000 For service to the community, particularly through the Leukemia Foundation of Queensland. Current President, Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland; former Secretary; former Member, Scientific Board. Inaugural Board Member, Leukaemia Foundation of Australia. Chief Executive, Haematology and Oncology Clinics of Australasia (HOCA), 1988-2007; Mrs Mirolo oversaw the development and expansion of HOCA from one to three sites; and was responsible for the development of patient education and rehabilitation programs for cancer patients. Mrs Mirolo also initiated treatment programs for people with lymphoedema. Nursing Supervisor (Haematology and Oncology), Royal Brisbane Hospital, 1980s. Secretary, Australasian Lymphology Association, 1993-2006; also served as Treasurer and Queensland Representative. Founding Member, Lymphoedema Association of Queensland; voluntary speaker on lymphoedema at meetings and seminars. Founding Member, Apheresis Society. Founding Member, Oncology Nurses Group of Queensland.


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Mr Dudley Barr MITCHELL, 2/15 North Parade, Kingswood SA 5062 For service to veterans through the Royal Australian Air Force Association. Welfare/Pensions Officer, Mitcham Branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association; President, 1985-1986; active Member, since 1946; Life Member, since 1996. Member, South Australian Division Council, Royal Australian Air Force Association, 1985-1986; Member, for 4 years. Active Member, ANZAC Day March Organising Committee. President, Mitcham AFA Bowling Club, 1991-1992; Secretary, 1989-1991; Life Member, since 2004. President, Rotary Club of Mitcham, 1976-1977; Board Member, 1972-1978; Member, 1968-1992; Honorary Member, since 1992. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Mitcham, 1985. Mr Arthur Clive MITCHELL-TAYLOR, Gundaroo NSW 2620 For service to Vietnam veterans, and to the community. President, Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia, 1996- 2000; National Treasurer, 1995; President, New South Wales Branch; former ACT Branch President. Member, Independent Review Panel of End-of-War List, Vietnam, which reported to the Federal Government in 1999. Former Vice-President, Returned and Services League of Australia, ACT Branch; Senior Vice-President, Barton-Capital Sub-Branch. Maintains websites for the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation; the ACT Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia; and the NSW Branch, Vietnam Veterans Association. President, Veterans’ Training and Indemnity Association, for 7 years; Chair, National Kindred Organisations Committee, for 7 years. Chairman, Gundaroo Memorials Committee; President, Gundaroo Community Association. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mr Giacomo (Jack) MONTI, 26A Waniora Parkway, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 For service to the hospitality industry. Restaurant manager. Taught at the School of Catering and Hotel Administration, Ryde College of TAFE, in the 1970s. Wine judge for many years at numerous shows, including the Hunter Valley, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne Wine Shows. Foundation Member, Wine Service Guild of New South Wales. Fellow, Catering Institute of Australia, 1974. Awards/recognition include: ‘Vin de Champagne’ award, Catering Institute of Australia, 1974. Mrs Betty MOORE, PO Box 587, Inverell NSW 2360 For service to the community of Inverell through a range of health, service and local government organisations. Founding and Executive Member, Australian Chemical Trauma Alliance Inc, since 1988. Secretary, Inverell Branch, Diabetes Australia, since 2005; Member, since 2003. Member, Australian Institute of Radiography, 1956-1990; Founding Member, New England Sub-Branch, 1963; Secretary/Treasurer. Patron, Adopt-a-Pensioner Scheme, since 2008; including the role of delegate to the Australia 2020 Summit on behalf of Radio 2UE, 2008. Community Member, Ministry of Transport’s Inverell Transport Community Group. President of Spinning and Weaving, Glen Innes Fibre Arts Association; since 1994; Member, 1993-2009; compiled booklet on the history of Glen Innes Spinners and Weavers, 1997. Geomancy Course Leader, University of the Third Age, Inverell, 2006-2007. Justice of the Peace, 1977-2009. Councillor, Inverell Shire Council, 1987 and 1995-2004. As a Councillor, Mrs Moore held memberships and executive positions with various Council associations and committees.


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Ms Jenny Patricia MORRIS, NSW For service to the arts, particularly music, and to the community through charitable organisations. Director, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia, since 2003; current Member, Fundraising Committee. In 2006 Ms Morris established and manages the ‘Art of Music’ events; these are fundraising events involving a dinner and art exhibition,and include an auction of the art works. Organiser and performer, ‘Jenny Morris & Friends @ The Basement’ fundraising concerts. Non-Executive Writer Director, Australasian Performing Right Association, since 1995; Member, Board of Directors, since 1983. Singer/Songwriter, since 1980; released several albums, since 1987, including The Best of Jenny Morris, (Gold), 1992; Honeychild, (Platinum), 1991; and Shiver, (2 Platinums), 1989. Visits and provides music therapy to the Oncology Ward at the Sydney Children's Hospital, since 1999. Involved in various fundraising events for various causes, since 1986; including ‘The Rock Party Project’ to aid the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse, 1986. Awards/recognition include: Nordoff Robbins Golden Stave Award for service to the community, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia, 2003. Best Female Artist, ARIA Awards, Australian Recording Industry Association, 1987 and 1988. Mr Robert Arthur MOUATT, 58 Balfour Crescent, Wanniassa ACT 2903 For service to orienteering. Accredited International Events Adviser, International Orienteering Federation, since 2003; Australian Delegate, General Assemblies and Presidents' Conferences; 2001-2006. Manager, Media/Marketing, Orienteering Federation of Australia (Orienteering Australia), 1997-2008; President, 2006-2008; Director, Development, 2000-2006; National Development Officer, 1997-2005; Chair, Media and Sponsorship Committee, 1997-2006; participant, since 1977. Involved in introducing the Australian (Military) Services Orienteering Championships, 1980; and introduced the (Military) ACT Orienteer of the Year Competition, in the 1980s. Executive Director, Orienteering ACT (OACT), 1997-2004; current Major Events Manager, current; Manager, Media/Marketing, 1986-2008; Event Officer, 1988-1991 and 1997-2004; Manager, Officiating and Coaching Accreditation, 2005-2008; Member, OACT Council and Administration, since 1986. Involvement in various local, national and international events includes: - Carnival Manager, Oceania Orienteering Championships, 2007. - Event Manager, Australian Three Day Championships, Jindabyne, 2005. - Controller, Australian Masters Orienteering Championships, 2003. - Member, International Jury, World Orienteering Championships, Switzerland, 2003. - Event Manager, World Cup, Australia, 2000. Board Member, ACTSport, since 2003.


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Mrs Wendy Jeanne MUDDELL, 6 Bulwarra Street, Keiraville NSW 2500 For service to the historic vehicle movement, and to the Australian Motorlife Museum. Vice-President, Australasian Motor Museum Association, since 2008; NSW delegate, 2007-2008; Foundation Member. Registrar, Council of Heritage Motor Clubs of New South Wales; 2003-2008; Assistant Secretary, 1983-1990; Honorary Secretary, 1980-1983. Member, Automobilia Collectors Club of Australia, since 1994. Honorary Life Member, Illawarra Vintage Car Club, 1984-1996; Honorary Secretary. Australian Secretary, Sunbeam Talbot Darracq Register, 1988-1991. Honorary Secretary, Australian Historic Motoring Federation, 1983-1986. Expert Examiner on motor vehicles, Australian Cultural Heritage Committee, since 1999. Curator,Australian Motorlife Museum, since 1994; Honorary Secretary, 1995-1999; President, since 2002; Life Member, since 1999; Founding Member. Project Manager in the redevelopment, relocation and construction of the Museum to Integral Energy Recreation Park, 2007-2008. Rally Director, Seven Motorcade and Motorama events hosted by Museum, since 1995. Awards/recognition include: Special Award for outstanding service, Council of Heritage Motor Clubs of New South Wales, 1999.


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Dr Julian Charles MULLINS MBE, 102 Alford Street, Kingaroy Qld 4610 For service to veterinary science, and to the community of Kingaroy. Veterinary Surgeon in private practice, Kingaroy, since 1955. Participant, National Desexing Network, Animal Welfare League of Queensland, since 2005. Campaigner for support for the Kingaroy RSPCA, particularly since 2004. Honorary Veterinary Surgeon, Kingaroy Shows, South Burnett National Show Society, 1956-2003; Life Member. Honorary Veterinary Surgeon, Kumbia Race Club. Service to the Australian Veterinary Association includes: - Member, Standing Committee on Ethics, Queensland Division. - President, Wide Bay/Burnett Branch, for 2 terms. - Presenter, Queensland and Australian annual conferences. - Surgical procedures demonstrations, North Queensland Branch and Queensland Division. - Published articles in the Australian Veterinary Journal on research into cattle disease. Member, since 1955. President, Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary, since 1991. Past President, Rotary Club of Kingaroy; Member, since 1965. Member/Deputy Chairman, South Burnett Hospitals Board, 1979-1991. Member/Deputy Chairman, Kingaroy Fire Brigade Board, 1974-1990. Commissioner of Declarations, since 1996; Justice of the Peace, 1976-1996. Past President, Kingaroy Branch, National Party of Australia; Secretary, Barambah Electorate Council, 1968-1993; Life Member, since 1982. Awards/recognition include: Appointed a Member of the Most Excellence Order of the British Empire for services to the veterinary profession and the community, 1987. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Kingaroy, 1981.


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Mr Michael John MUMMERY, Woodcroft SA 5162 For service to the community through veterans organisations. Secretary, South Australian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1987-1994; Executive Officer, 1986; Member, State Council; Vice-President on State Board. RSL representative on War Veterans' Board of Management. Member, Executive Advisory Board Repatriation General Hospital, 1992-1995. Formed Veterans Fishing Group; Chairman. Board Member, Myrtle Bank War Veterans Home. Committee Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial Project. Coordinator and Secretary, Aboriginal Ex-Service Members and Dependents Project. Instrumental in the formation of the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association (9RAR, SA); President and Committee Member, since its inception; and Vice-President. Co-Chairman and Treasurer 9RAR ‘Spirit of Gallipoli’ Project, 2004-2005; enabled 5 Turkish Ex-servicemen to visit Australia and to participate in ANZAC Day Commemorations, 2005. Member 9 RAR/Turkish Association (SA) project to commence a student exchange program between Australia and Turkey. Organiser of National and Company reunions for the Battalion.


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Mr William Joseph NEEDHAM For service to the community of the Goulburn region, particularly through the education and preservation of military history. In 1992 Mr Needham conceived the idea of a Remembrance Museum on the grounds of Mulwaree High School. He raised the funds leading to the construction of a separate building for the Museum. The project has now developed to include a Remembrance Corridor, an ANZAC Club and a sister city relationship with a school in France. The Remembrance Museum was initially established as a history and language resource for the School students and for the community of Goulburn; it now houses over 5,000 exhibits, some donated and some salvaged, commemorating the military service of the men and women of the Goulburn region. To create the Remembrance Corridor, Mr Needham planted a corridor of trees on the grounds of the School. Each tree and accompanying plaque commemorates the service of a local person who gave his/her life in a military conflict. The corridor has become a focus of commemorative activities on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day and has become a place of personal reflection for the families of the fallen. Mr Needham established the ANZAC Club concept to promote awareness, understanding and interest in Australian military history for schoolchildren. The first Club was at Mulwaree High School but a number of other schools have now adopted the program. Mr Needham established a relationship with Marquion College in France located near the World War One battlefield of Fromelles. The relationship involves communication between the students and the exchange of educational material; future student exchanges are a possibility. Awards/recognition includes: Australian of the Year Award, Goulburn Mulwaree Council, 1996.


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Ms Denise Lorel NICHOLS, 45 Kirwana Grove, Montmorency Vic 3094 For service to humanitarian aid, particularly through programs assisting women and refugees. Chair, International Needs Australia, since 2008; Board Member, 2006. Conducted Survey on Gender and Behaviour Change on Sanitation, Hygiene and Water Improvement Project, Vietnam, Plan Australia, May 2007. Chair, Emergency Forum, Australian Council for International Development, 2001-2004; Policy Officer; Burma Human Rights Project, 1997; helped to establish Karen and Burmeses Refugee Programs for Australia, and sponsored refugees. Manager, Humanitarian Response Department, Oxfam Australia, 2000-2004. Involved in the Kosovo Women's Initiative, Oxfam Great Britain, 1999-2000. Assisted in establishing Refugee Women's Network, Refugee Council of Australia, 1996-1997. Adviser on Campaign to End the Trafficking of Women and Girls from Burma to Thailand, Human Rights Committee, International Women's Development Agency, 1995-1998. Burma Projects Coordinator, Jesuit Refugee Service, Thailand, 1991-1993; facilitated the Burmese Information Group, and Women’s Group. Project Officer, Community Rebuilding Team for Victorian Communities affected by the 2009 Fires, Anglican Church of Australia, since February 2009. Current Board Member, AngliCORD. Founding Member, Movement for the Ordination of Women, 1980-1985; Co-Convener, Victoria, 1980-1984. Developed Disaster Risk Management Course, RMIT University, Melbourne, 2008. Board Member, Hanover Welfare services, 1986-1991 and 1993-1995. Volunteer Coordinator, St Anthony's Family Service, 1980-1985. Mrs Majorie Lrae NORRIS, 2077 Daintree Road, Mossman Qld 4873 For service to the community of the Douglas Shire through aged care, health, local government and arts organisations. President, Mossman District Nursing Home Committee Inc, since 1998, Secretary, 1996-1998; and Founding Member. Chairperson, Douglas Shire Multi-Purpose Health Service Community Advisory Network (formerly Mossman Hospital), 2002-2007; Founding Member, 2000. Chairperson, Cairns District Health, for 3 years. Councillor, Douglas Shire Council, 2001-2004. Chair, Douglas Shire Regional Arts Development Fund. District Commissioner, Mossman District Guides, for 5 years. Member, Rocky Point Parents and Citizens Committee; President, on several occasions.


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Mrs Yvonne Ailsa NURNBERGER, 19 Ulanda Drive, Mackay Qld 4740 For service to the community of Mackay, particularly through the Leukemia Foundation of Queensland and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Mrs Nurnberger coordinated a Mock Debutant Ball Fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland; was also involved in raising funds for the construction of the Foundation’s Clem Jones Sunland Accommodation and Support Centre which opened in 2007 at Coopers Plains in Brisbane; was very involved in helping to raise $1.2 million needed to build the Queensland Freemasons/Leukaemia Foundation Village in Townsville which was opened in 2002; currently raising further funds for extensions to the village. President, Mackay Branch, Make-A-Wish Foundation, since 2007; volunteer, since 1990, has also served in a variety of roles including Branch Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, Wish Granting Coordinator, Volunteer Care Coordinator and Vice-President. Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Queensland, Order of the Eastern Star, since 2008; Secretary, Mackay Branch, until 2007; Member, since 1974. Catering Coordinator/Cook for 11 Masonic Lodge annual Installations, Mackay District, Freemasons of Queensland. Member, Quota International of Mackay, for 14 years; also served as President during that time. Current Local Coordinator, Waverly Creek, Bruce Highway, Driver Reviver Program. Mrs Rita Mary O'BRIEN, 176 Knight Street, Shepparton Vic 3630 For service to the community of Colac and the surrounding region. Member, Country Women's Association of Victoria, since 1953. - Active Member, Congupna Branch, since 2001. - President, Western Group, 1962-1964 and 1967-1968. - Member, Yeo and Warncoort Branches, for many years. Member, Warncoort Red Cross Auxiliary, Australian Red Cross, from 1918 until the late 1990s; began by knitting a scarf for the World War One effort. - Member, Red Cross Colac and District Municipal Appeal Committee, 1977. - Treasurer, Darraweit Guim Red Cross during World War Two Lioness, Lions Club of Colac, 1960s-1980s. Volunteer fundraiser, Colac Day Training Centre,1970s. Mrs O'Brien was a Member of Hosts, Quota and the Yeo Progress Association, and was a volunteer with the Country Fire Authority and Meals on Wheels, 1960s-1980s.


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Mrs Robyn Christine O'BRYEN, 97 Prahran Avenue, Davidson NSW 2085 For service to the community, particularly to children as a foster carer. Crisis and temporary foster carer for Anglicare Out-of-Home Care Services, for over 12 years; fostered more than 87 children over that time; was featured in an article on fostering by The Sydney Morning Herald in 2006. Supporter, Davidson Scout Group, for over 17 years; has held various positions on the Executive; fundraiser, social function organiser; relief Cub pack leader and back up for her husband who is the Cub section leader. Has worked with students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities at the Chisholm Centre within Brigidine College, St Ives, since 2001; camp assistant for those special students undertaking Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Teaching Assistant, Fisher Road Special School, Dee Why. Volunteer, Café Cana Redfern, for over 4 years; planned menus; volunteer coordinator and supervisor; relief volunteer. Mr Barry Thomas O'CALLAGHAN, West Croydon SA 5008 For service to surveying through professional associations, and to the community. Professional Land Surveyor, from 1952 until his retirement in 2004. Member, Advisory Committee, School of Surveying, South Australian Institute of Technology, 1983-1989. Chairman, Reciprocating Surveyors Board of Australia and New Zealand, 1982-1986. Chairman and Member, Association of Consulting Surveyors. Member, Urban Development Institute. Member, South Australian Council of Professions. Member, Survey Industry Advisory Group. Foundation Member and Associate Member, Institution of Surveyors Australia, 1955; Federal Vice-President, 1983-1985; Federal Councillor, 1978-1987; Fellow, 1981. Chairman, South Australian Board, 1982-1986; Divisional Representative, 1977-1981. President, South Australian Division, 1976-1977; Vice-President, 1975. National Board Member, Southern Cross Homes Inc (now Southern Cross Care Australia Inc), 1969-1999; Foundation Member, since 1968; Life Member, since 1998; Chairman, Building and Sites Committee, for 14 years. National Councillor, Knights of the Southern Cross Inc; Member, since 1955. Active Member, St Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, Croydon, for 60 years. Awards/recognition include: Urban Development Award for Spring Park Farm, Littlehampton, South Australia. J B & J W Calder Award for outstanding contribution to the affairs of the South Australian Division of the Institution of Surveyors Australia.


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Mr Ross Alan O'CONNOR, Yokine WA 6060 For service to veterans and their families through the Western Australian Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. Service to the Western Australian State Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, includes: - Pensions Coordinator, 1997-2003 and since 2004. - Junior Vice-President, 1999-2000 and 2003-2004. - Representative, Training and Information Program, Department of Veterans' Affairs. - Member, War Veterans Homes Board. - Member, Membership and Regionalisation Committee. - Member, Veterans Affairs Committee. - Member,State Congress Agenda Committee. Member, Yokine/Joondanna Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1993; President; Pensions Officer and Advocate. Board Member, Hollywood Private Hospital Research Foundation. Vice-President, Western Australian Branch, United Nations Police Association of Australia; Executive Member, since 1994. Member, United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, 1977-1984. Justice of the Peace, since 2004. Mr John Graham O'NEILL, 25/51 Leahy Close, Narrabundah ACT 2604 For service to the community through a range of youth and service organisations, and to Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT. President, Arthur Shakespeare Foundation for Scouting, for 5 years. Assistant Governor, District 9710, Rotary International, 2005-2008; Trainer, 2008-2011. President, Rotary Club of Canberra, 2003-2004; Secretary, 2002-2003. Committee Member, Rotary National Youth Science Forum, 1996-2006. Executive Director, Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT, since 2003; established Technical Aid to the Disabled - Australia (TADAUST Connect), 2005. Former President, Quest for Life. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Associate Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, 1989-2008.


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Mrs Frances Jean ORFORD, 14 Breen Drive, Bunya Qld 4055 For service to education, and to the community through language programs assisting migrants and refugees. Head of Special Education, English as a Second Language, Yeronga State High School. Established relationships between refugee support agencies and the School. Agencies include: - Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Tortur - Mercy Family Services; Multicultural Development Association. - Newly Arrived Support Service. - Multicultural Mental Health. Mr Edward John O'SULLIVAN ED, North Parramatta NSW 2151 For service to veterans and their families through the City of Parramatta Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. President, City of Parramatta Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2002-2003; Deputy-President, 1991-1992, 1994 and 1999-2001; Vice-President, 1990 and 1993; Trustee 2000-2007; Committee Member, since 1977; Welfare Investigator, 1991-1994 and 1999-2003; Member, since 1965; Life Member. Various other positions held since 1977 include Pensions Officer, Visitations, Memorabilia, and Delegate to annual State and Regional conventions. Awards/recognition include: Efficiency Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Army Reserve prior to the establishment of the Reserve Force Decoration. RSL Meritorious Service Medal, 2002.


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Mrs Evlynne Mae OTTO, 32/5 Mount Barker Road, Urrbrae SA 5064 For service to the community, particularly through Novita Children's Services. Service to Novita Children's Services includes: - Founder, Stoneyfell/Wattle Park Auxiliary, over 20 years ago; and current Patron. - President, Rainbow Committee. - Member, Jubilee Committee, Hidden Legends Committee. - Member, Organising Committee, Mrs South Australia Award, 1992-2002. - Collector, Down Every Street Appeal. - Volunteer, since 1986. Honorary Life Member, since 2007. Supporter, Co-Opera. Supporter, Alzheimer's Australia South Australia Inc and The Rosemary Foundation. Volunteer, Youth Education Centre, Cavan Secure Care Centre. Member, National Committee, Australian Women of the Year, 1998-2000 and 2002. Committee Member, Springfield Help for Small Charities Committee. Mrs Lesley Gertrude OULD, 31 Thomson Avenue, Laverton Vic 3028 For service to the community of Laverton. Group Leader, 2nd Laverton Scout Group, since 1986; Cub Leader, 1976-1986. Member, Laverton Urban Renewal Project, since 2002. President/ Secretary, Laverton Garden Club, since 2008. Past President, Laverton North Primary-School. Contributor to Around Laverton newspaper, for over 30 years. Member, Laverton Festival Working Group. Current President, Highland and National Dancing Association; previously held positions of Secretary, Treasurer and President at various times; Member, since 1971. Secretary, Scottish Clan and Societies Ball, since 1999. Member, Youth Foundation Committee. Member, Altona-Laverton Community Bendigo Bank Sponsorship and Marketing Committee, since 2006. Awards/recognition include: Medal of Merit, Scouts Australia, 1985.


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Mr Ekrem OZYUREK, 5 Grove End Road, Endeavour Hills Vic 3802 For service to the Turkish community of Victoria, and to education. Vice-Chairperson, Ethnic Communities Council of the South East, since 2002. Vice-Chairperson, Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria, since 2002. President, Keysborough Turkish Islamic and Cultural Centre, since 1998. Principal, East Preston Islamic College, since 2008; Acting Principal, 2007. Founding Principal, Mount Hira College, 2000-2007; Chairman, Board, since 2009. Employee, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 1989-2004. Teacher, Cleeland Secondary College, 2004. Acting Area Manager, Victorian School of Languages, 2003; Supervisor, 1999; Teacher, 1987-1998. Teacher, Cleeland High School, 2001-2003; Teacher Level 1, 1996-2000; Teacher Class Permanent, 1990-1996; Assistant Teacher, 1989-1990. Interpreter/Translator, various government agencies, 1979-1988. Committee Member, Dandenong Community Memorial Park Project, Returned Services League of Australia, since 2003. Mrs Janet Mary PAISLEY, Barwon Heads Vic 3227 For service to the community, particularly through the Geelong Regional Auxiliary for Chaplaincy and Christian Religious Education. Member, ACCESS Ministries, Geelong Regional Auxiliary for Chaplaincy and Christian Religious Education (CRE) 1987-2009; CRE teacher for 18 years. Author, Rumour of God; a history of the work of CRE in state schools in the Geelong region from 1890 to 1990. Initiated chaplaincy program, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and Surfside Primary Schools, 1999. Church Warden, Vestry Member, and Synod Representative, Anglican Parishes of St Peters, Ocean Grove and All Saints, Barwon Heads. Commissioned by the Gwen and Edna Jones Foundation, Warrnambool, to write The Jones Girls’ Bounty, the story of Gwen and Edna Jones, 2003-2005. President, Lyceum Club, Melbourne, 1993-1995. Sunday School Coordinator, 1963-1983; Licensed Lay Minister, Warden, Parish Councillor, Synod Representative, Clergy Appointments Board, All Saints Parish, Tumut, 1970s-1980s; Member Restoration Committee, 1981-1984.


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Mr Leonard (Len) PALMER, Mortdale NSW 2223 For service to veterans and their families through the South Hurstville Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. Service to the South Hurstville Sub-Branch, Returned Services League of Australia includes: - President, since 2007. - Welfare Officer and Assistant Welfare Officer, since 1983. - Current Memorabilia Officer. - Senior and Junior Vice-President. - Flag Officer, for 16 years. - Delegate, Southern Metropolitan District Council of RSL Sub-Branches, for 5 years. - Delegate to a number of District/Regional Committees. Member, since 1981. Mr Stephen Charles PAUL, Manly Qld 4179 For service to education as a contributor to the development and implementation of technology in schools. Principal, John Paul College, Daisy Hill, Queensland, 1998-2008. Principal, Townsville Grammar School, 1993-1997. Member, Australian College of Educators, since 1977. Member, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, 1993-2008. In the past 2 years Mr Paul has been an active contributor to the establishment of the Independent Schools Queensland Centre for Educational Leadership and Innovation. He has also been an active participant in the Independent Schools Queensland Leadership Programs.


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Mr Graeme Charles PEARSON, PO Box 513, Dromana Vic 3936 For service to the community through a range of charitable organisations. Chairman, Samaritan's Purse Australia, since 1995; financial supporter. Chairman, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Australia; Deputy Chairman, Organising Committee, Festival Victoria, 2004. Member, Organising Committee, 18th Baptist World Congress, Melbourne, 1996-2000. Member, Business Breakfast Committee, Bible College of Victoria, for a number of years. Chairman, Mornington Branch, Christian Business Men's Association, for several years; guest speaker at functions in Tasmania and Victoria; current Member. Benefactor, Cancer Council Victoria. Supporter of Overseas Council, Hospice, SIDS research, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, the Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia and Urban Neighbours of Hope. President, Peninsula Country Golf Club; former Vice-President and Treasurer; Board Member, since 1997. Member, Safety Beach Sailing Club. Former Member, Mornington Yacht Club and McCrae Yacht Club. Partner and Director, The Executive Connection, since 2003. Chief Executive Officer, BTR Nylex, retired 1996; various Executive and Management roles from 1960s onwards. Inaugural Chairman, MYOB, 1998-2006. Mrs Shirley Anne POLITZER, 74 Liverpool Street, Dover Heights NSW 2030 For service to the community, particularly through the Sydney Jewish community and the Scouting movement. Guest Accompanist and Musical Director, Sydney Jewish Choral Society Inc; also serving as: Conductor, accompanist, soloist, guest artist, music director and chorister, since 1990. Volunteer Entertainer, Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home, since 1984. Volunteer Entertainer, Jewish Centre on Ageing, since 1992. Volunteer, Jewish National Fund of Australia Inc, since 1984. Group Secretary, 3rd Rose Bay (Judean) Scout Group, Scouts Australia, 2002-2009; Member, Group Parent Committee, since 1997. Member, Reunion Committee, 80th Anniversary Sydney Judean Scouting; assisted with fundraising activities and annual family camps; examiner for music achievement and challenge badges. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day Scroll of Honour, Waverley Council, 2008. Silver Arrowhead, Annual World Scout Day, 2008.


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Ms Kim Petrina POLLEY, Longford Tas 7301 For service to the community of Northern Midlands, and to the local government sector. Board Member, OneCare, since 2007; Chair, CEO Performance Appraisal Committee; Member, Community Liaison Committee. Primary and Secondary School Teacher, Department of Education, Tasmania, for about 10 years (off and on) between the 1970s and the 1990s. Mayor, Northern Midlands Council (Tasmania), since 2000; Councillor, elected 1999. Mr Charles Warwick POPE, Morpeth NSW 2321 For service to the industry of Non-Destructive Testing. Founder and Managing Director, C W Pope and Associates (now known as Bureau Veritas, Australia), 1969-1999. Chairman, Panel of Examiners, Australian Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, 1983-1988. Chairman, Non-Destructive Testing Accreditation Advisory Committee, National Association of Testing Authorities, 2000-2004; Member, 1976-2004; voluntary Technical Assessor, 1969-2006. Member of various Non-Destructive Testing related committees, Standards Australia, 1970s-2002; including: - Chairman, MT-007 on Non-Destructive Testing of Metals and Materials Committee, until 2002. - Member, WD-003-02 Welding Sub-Committee for the revision of the structural steel welding standards AS1554. - Member, MT/7/5 Radiation Methods Sub-Committee, 1975-1990. Involved in the development of On-line training materials for distance education for NSW TAFE, 2000-2002. Lecturer, Hunter Institute, TAFE NSW, 1971-1981; Lecturer, Newcastle TAFE, 1976. Awards/recognition include: J H Cole Award for significant contribution to Non-Destructive Testing in Australia, Australian Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, 2002.


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Mr Simon Crealock PRICE, Glen Iris Vic 3146 For service to the community through the Malvern Elderly Citizens Welfare Association, and to Rotary. Board Member, Malvern Elderly Citizens Welfare Association, 1991-2008; Member, Finance and Audit Committee; involved in the purchase of home care service known as ‘Redicare’. Trustee, Queen Elizabeth Centre Foundation, since 2005. Board Member, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Research Institute, 1996-2005. Life Governor, Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria, 2001; Member, Fundraising Committee for the construction of ‘The Elms’, 1994-2001. Member, Committee of Management, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 1994-1996. Committee Member and Representative of the Malvern City Council, Glenloch Homes for the Elderly, 1991-1994; Ordinary Member, 1995-2003. Involved with Claremont Home for the Aged. Co-organiser of many fundraising events including fundraising for ‘The Elms’, Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria, 1994 and the Heart Risk Reduction Clinic, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, 1989. Service to the Rotary Club of Melbourne includes: - Member, Welfare of the Elderly Committee, 1995-2003. - Secretary, Hosting Committee, Rotary International Convention, 1993. - Member, Assessment Team, Mexico convention, 1991. - Vice-President, 1986-1987; involved supervising 15 committees. - Secretary, Rotary Pacific Regional Conference, Melbourne, 1981. - Secretary, Youth Section, District Conference, Adelaide, 1976. - Director, 1976-1978. Member, since 1973. Councillor, City of Malvern Council, 1991-1993. Board Member, YMCA, for several years.


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Mr Phillip James PROSSER, 32B Brathwaite Road, Lockridge WA 6054 For service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia. President, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Services Association Inc (WA), 2000-2002. National Vice-President, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Services Association Inc, 1999-2002. Chairman, Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee, Western Australian Department of Indigenous Affairs, 2001-2002; Committee Member, 2003-2004. Executive Committee Member, South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (WA), 2002. Chairman, Noongar Alcohol and Substance Abuse Service, 1992-1995. Chairman, Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Alcohol and Drug Authority, 1991-1992. Manager, Aboriginal Visitors Scheme, Western Australian Ministry of Justice, 1996-2001. Acting Manager, Aboriginal Policy and Services Unit, Western Australian Ministry of Justice, 1993-1996. Staff Training and Development Officer, Department of Corrective Services (WA), 1990-1993. Coordinator, Aboriginal Visitors Scheme (Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority), 1988-1989. Manager, Aboriginal Services Unit, Community Services Victoria, 1984-1988. Project Officer, Department of Premier and Cabinet (Victoria), 1983-1984. Mrs Dawn Elaine PROWSE, Taree NSW 2430 For service to the community, particularly through learn to swim programs. Member and Presenter, The Australian Council for Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM) at various locations, since 1979; Fellow, 2006. Presenter of: - Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety. - Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics. - Teacher of Aquatics to People with a Disability (special interest). - Teacher of Adults. - Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes. Examiner, Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (NSW), since 1960s; Course Presenter. Swimming Instructor, NSW Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation, 1973-2007. Lean-to-Swim Coordinator, Taree and Cundletown Swimming Club, 1974-2009; Coach and Instructor. Volunteer, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Athens 2004 Olympic Games and Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Fundraiser, Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre, which opened in 1999. Life Member, Cundletown Swimming Club. Life Member, Federation of NSW Infant School Clubs. Awards/recognition include: Taree Citizen of the Year, 2006.


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Mr Alec Herbert PURVES, 7 Main Street, Bridport Tas 7262 For service to the aquaculture industry in Tasmania. Mr Purves was a pioneer of trout farming in Australia. He was the founder of the first commerical aquaculture venture in Tasmania and the first licensed trout farm in Australasia. Founder, Sevrup Fisheries, 1962. Mr Purves also developed a successful business exporting rainbow trout eggs to France, Italy and Germany during the off season in the northern hemisphere. Over the years, his farm sold trout eggs and, later, salmon eggs to 23 countries; the Clear Springs Trout Company in Idaho USA (possibly the world’s largest trout company) was founded with eggs from his trout farm. He was the first person in Australia to grow rainbow trout in salt water at an experimental farm on the Tamar River, 1979. Supplier of stock, Inland Fisheries Service; also for recreational fishing associations. Student Mentor, School of Aquaculture, University of Tasmania. Current Chairman, Dorset Branch, Clifford Craig Medical Research Trust; Committee Member, since 1992; Founding Member, Bridport Branch. Past President, Tasmanian Aero Club.


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Mrs Lynette Dawn QUINN, Bass Hill NSW 2197 For service to netball through administrative roles. Service to Netball Australia includes: - Convenor, Nationals Timing and Scoring, 1998-2006. - Bench Referee, 1993-2004. - Member, Timing and Scoring Committee, 1987-1997. Service to Netball NSW includes: - Director Championships and Competitions, Netball NSW, since 1998. - Assistant Secretary, 1984, 1985, 1993 and 1995-1996. - Minutes Secretary, 1983. - Administrative Secretary, 1982. - Member of the Credentials, Tournament, Coaching Development, Planning and Development, and Finance committees; since 1980. Life Member, 2001. District Secretary, Fairfield City Netball Association, 1979-2008; Minute Secretary, 1977-1978; Life Member. Secretary, Sefton Netball Club, 1974-2005; Life Member. Technical Delegate, World Masters Games, 2009. Statistician, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games and Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games; Statistician, World Netball Tournament, Christchurch NZ, 1999; Convenor, Timing/Scoring, Sydney, 1991. Awards/recognition include: Service Award, Netball Australia, 2008.


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Mr Stephen Arnold RADFORD, PO Box 5011, Broken Hill NSW 2880 For service to the community of Broken Hill. Director, Line of Lode Association, since the late 1990s; promotes the history of the local mining industry. Vice-President, Broken Hill Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2007. Member, Darling Matilda Sustainable Regions Committee, 2005-2007. Board Member, Regional Tourist Association, 2002-2004. Involved in the establishment of the annual 4x4 Challenge. Supports various community groups including the excavation of the new pool site, the Broken Hill St Patrick's Race Club, the Broken Hill Regional Events Centre Reserve Trust, the Broken Hill Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, and Legacy. Life Patron, Broken Hill St Patrick's Race Club, 2008. Patron, Zinc Broken Hill Bowling Club. Patron, Barrier and Broken Hill Homing Club. Patron, Broken Hill Speed Boat Club. Patron, South Broken Hill Golf Club. Managing Director, Consolidated Plants and Quarries Pty Ltd, since 2001. Director, Basin Sands Logistics (BSL), established in 2003; involved in the Intelligent Access Program administered by Transport Certification Australia Ltd. Awards/recognition include: Inaugural Businessman of the Year, Broken Hill Chamber of Commerce, 2005. Citizenship Award, Broken Hill City Council, 2002. Mr Barry Kenneth RAYMOND, Narara NSW 2250 For service to the community, particularly through Lifeline Central Coast. Board Chairperson, Lifeline Central Coast, 2000-2008; current Honorary Financial Adviser, for many years; current Retail shop (furniture warehouse) volunteer, for at least the past 3 years; Member, for at least 15 years. Treasurer, Wyoming Squash Club, for 5 years. Treasurer, Central Coast Squash Racquets Association, for 4 years. Head of Financial Services, Australian Film, Television and Radio School, Sydney.


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Mrs Kathleen Constance READFORD, 7 Kentucky Court, Dubbo NSW 2830 For service to people with dementia and to their carers. Clinical Nurse Consultant/Dementia Counsellor, Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service, since 1993. Founder, Day Respite Program and the In-Home Demetia Respite Service. Founder, Dementia Carer Support Groups in Dubbo, Mudgee, Coonamble and Cobar. Presenter, Alzheimer's Australia National Conference. Community Nurse, Coonamble Hospital, 1988-1993. First Branch Manager, Coonamble Home Care Service NSW, 1985-1988. Board Member, West Haven, Dubbo. Volunteer, CanAssist. Mr David Stephen RICHARDS, 24 Brazier Street, Eaglehawk Vic 3556 For service to the community, particularly through the Eaglehawk Dahlia Arts Festival. President and Coordinator, Eaglehawk Dahlia Arts Festival Committee, since 2002; the annual event covers arts, cultural, family, sporting activities and the National Dahlia and Rose Championships over a period of 8 days. Coordinator, Canterbury Carols by Candlelight in Eaglehawk. Has assisted in the coordination of Australia Day Celebrations in Eaglehawk, since 2008. Planned an historical Back to Eaglehawk celebration, 2006. Member, Church Council, and Treasurer, Eaglehawk Uniting Church, since ca1999; Member, Property Board; former Youth Club Organiser; former Sunday School Teacher. Volunteer Host, Rotary International ROSE Program (Rotary Orphan Student Exchange). Has been involved with care of Karen people refugees from Myanmar, since 2005. Metal Work Teacher, Eaglehawk Secondary School, for 28 years.


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Mr Donald Knowles RICHARDSON, 21 Druids Avenue, Mount Barker SA 5251 For service to the arts, particularly through Artist's Voice and the Hahndorf Academy, and to the community of Mount Barker. Secretary, Artist’s Voice, 1996-2005; Foundation Member. Board Member, Hahndorf Academy, 1996-2004; Honorary Secretary, 1999-2002. Lecturer, history and theory of art and art education, University of South Australia, 1988- 1998. Superintendent of Studies (Visual Arts), Education Department of South Australia, 1968-1987. Currently teaches at the University of the Third Age in Mount Barker. Has published numerous school textbooks on Australian art history, including: - Made by Man, 1971. - Introducing Art, 1983/1990. - Art in Australia, 1988. - Art and Design in Australia, 1995. - Teaching Art, Craft and Design, 1992. Art judge for the following: - Heysen Prize, Hahndorf Academy, 1997 and 1998. - Port Pirie Prize, 1999. - Dragan Miljanovic Prize, Roland Rees Gallery, Summertown, 2004. - Victor Harbour Art Prize, 2006. Co-Founder, Mount Barker Residents’ Association; Inaugural President and Secretary, since 1994. Created a large 20m x 15m mosaic wall, for the local Skate Park which he completed with local high school students, 2004. Mr Erwin Arthur RICHTER, 63 Pugsley Avenue, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 For service to the community of Wagga Wagga, particularly through support for migrants and refugees. Project Coordinator, Uranquinty Remembers, completed 2001; a memorial and celebration of Australian migration heritage and recognition of the contributions of migrant men, women and children. Coordinator, Refugee Support Group, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, since 1996; Member, Organising Committee, 'Christmas Street'; an annual event. Chairman, Wagga Wagga Fuel Watchdog Committee (ACCC), since 2005. Secretary, Australian Truck Drivers’ Memorial Committee, Tarcutta. Volunteer, Trans-Help Foundation, since 2005. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mrs Shirley Ann ROBERTSON, Benalla Vic 3672 For service to the community, particularly through the Benalla Hospital Auxiliary. President, Benalla Hospital Auxiliary, since 2000; under her leadership the Auxiliary has raised approximately $280,000 for the hospital; involved in ‘Open Gardens’ for 3 years to raise funds for the Benalla Hospital prior to her becoming President of the Auxiliary. Member, Benalla Garden Club, for many years. President, Soroptimist International Benalla, 1994 and 1995; Member, since 1991. President, Benalla Braille Auxiliary (now Vision Australia), for 2 years; Member, for 26 years. President, Jaycettes. Involved with the Spastic Society Committee and with many other groups and organisations within the Benalla area. Awards/recognition include: Rural City of Benalla, Citizen of the Year, Australia Day 2004. Mr Charles Stewart ROSS, Corryong Vic 3707 For service to the community, particularly through the Upper Murray Historical Society. Secretary/Manager and Public Officer, The Man from Snowy River Museum, Upper Murray Historical Society, since 1968; Life Member, 2004. Vice-President, North East Region of Historical Societies, for 15 years. Councillor, Shire of Upper Murray, 1986-1992. Treasurer, Church Council, St Andrew's Church, Upper Murray Parish, Uniting Church in Australia, for 20 years. Pharmacist in Corryong, 1968-2005; qualified in 1963. Awards/recognition include: Col McClure Community Achievement Award, Rotary Club of Corryong, 2004. Award of Merit, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 1988.


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Mr Barry RUBIE, Apartment 159 ‘St Ives Centro’, 6 Tighe Street, Jolimont WA 6014 For service to the community through the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia. Service to the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia includes: - Executive Director, 1980-1992; Board Member, since 1992. - Trustee, Asthma Research Fund, since 1995. - Member, Finance and Audit Committee, since 2005. - Trustee, Children's Asthma Research Fund, 1980-1995. - Convenor, Medical and Science Advisory Committee, 1980-1992. - Chair, Asthma Education Committee, 1983-1992. - Chair, Asthma Week Committee, 1983-1991. Life Member, 1993. Inaugural Chairman, Australian Association of Asthma Foundations, 1985-1987. Foundation Member, Asthma Foundation of Australia. Board Member, Busselton Population Medical Research Foundation, since 1993; Member, Development Committee, since 1993; Life Member, 2004. Life Member, Cambridge Bowling Club; Member, since 1994; President. Board Member and Chair, Newman College Board, for 5 years. Committee Member, President and Life Member, Marist Football Club, since 1999.

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