National Honours Advisory Committee - Selected Biographies

ALLEN Mr Edward - OAM

ANDERSON Mr John David - OAM

ANTONIO Mrs Shirley Claire - OAM

 

BARNARD Mr George Haydyn- OAM

BARRON Mr Bernard Michael - OAM

BLOM MrPeter John - OAM

BURGMAN Mr Albert Louis - OAM

 

CHADWICK Mr Kenneth Burdett - OAM

 

DOVE Mr Robert Colin - OAM

DREW Mr Allan - OAM

 

FRANKLIN Mr Donald John - OAM

FREEMAN Mrs Lesley June - OAM

 

GRANT Mr Howard Charles - OAM

 

KAYNE Mr Ivan David - OAM

KIDD Mr Ernest George - OAM

LEE Mr Amen Kwai - OAM
LEWIS Mr Gordon LEWIS - OAM

 

MARWICK Mr William Harold - OAM

ROSS Dr Robert Henry - OAM
RUTHERFORD Mr James Stuart - OAM

SEARLE Mr William Noel - OAM

 

TALBOT Mrs Judith Helen - OAM

TYRELL Mr Leslie Ronald (Les) - OAM

Mr Edward ALLEN (deceased) - OAM

Late of Sydney NSW 2000

For service to the community through Lions International.

Board Member, Lions Club of Bondi, for 20 years, President, 1983; Life Member.
Life Governor, Lions Save Sight Foundation.

Volunteer, The Benevolent Society, Bondi, one day per week; and volunteer, Post Adoption Resource Centre, one day per month; Life Governor, The Benevolent Society.

District Commissioner, Scouts Australia, for 8 years during the 1950s and 1960s.

Volunteer, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Awards/recognition include:
Scroll of Honour, Waverley Council, 2008.
President's Award, The Benevolent Society, for his volunteer contribution.
Mr Allen died on 6 August 2008.

Mr John David ANDERSON - OAM

Rochester Vic 3561

For service to the community of Rochester through a range of historical, social welfare and sporting organisations.

Foundation Member, Rochester Historical Society, ca1980s, President, for 6 years.
Committee Member, Rochester Cemetery Trust, since 1961; President, 1969-1970, 1984-1987 and 1993-1995. instigated 'Friends of the Cemetery'.

Current volunteer, Sir Hubert Opperman Museum; President, Statue Committee, 1994.
Volunteer, Opperman Cycle Race and Audax Bike Ride.

Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, since 1982.
Parish Councillor, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, since ca1958; served as Warden, Rector's Warden and Vestry member, for 30 years.

Served 3 terms as Vice-President, Rochester Lions Club; President, 1975; Life Member.

Committee Member, Rochester Golf Club, since 1972, Vice-President, for 3 terms, President, 1977-1981, Life Member.
President, Rochester Football Club, for 7 years; Assistant Secretary, for 10 years; Committee Member, for 20 years; Life Member.
President, Rovers Cricket Club, for 10 years; Captain, for 6 years; Selector, for 10 years; Life Member.
President, Rochester Cricket Association, for 21 years; Inter-zone Selector, for 10 years; Foundation President Junior Cricket Association, 1969; President, Rochester Cricket Umpires Association, for 7 years.

Awards/recognition include:
Rochester Citizen of the Year, 1977.

Mrs Shirley Claire ANTONIO - OAM

Woody Point Qld 4019

For service to the community through a range of multicultural organisations and programs and through the promotion and preservation of Polynesian culture.

Founder and President, Redcliffe Multicultural Community Association, since 1993; Initiator, Redcliffe Harmony Day, since 2003.
Co-Founder and Member, Caboolture and Redcliffe Multicultural Forum.
Co-Founder and Trustee, Al Grassby Multicultural Foundation.

Assisted with the establishment of the 'Racism? No Way!' Project at Redcliffe and Clontarf Beach High Schools, 2007.
Auspicing Assistance,'Through Pacific Eyes’ Project’', 2007.

Teacher of Polynesian Dancing in Sydney and Brisbane, for 40 years.

Member, Volunteer Liaison and Development Group, Redcliffe City Council.

Member, Redcliffe Kippa-Ring Lions Club.

Previously served as Treasurer, Auckland Branch, United Nations Association of New Zealand.

Awards/recognition include:
Certificate of Appreciation, for her service as Chairperson, Redcliffe Domestic Violence Support Service, 2003.

Mr George Hadyn BARNARD - OAM

Noble Park Vic 3174

For service to the community as a contributor to the development and coordination of vision improvement and eye health programs through Lions International.

National/Multi National Coordinator, Lions International’s Campaign SightFirst II, until August 2008.

Involved in the setting up of the Lions Eye Health Program in Australia and worked closely with the Centre for Eye Research Australia.

Inaugural Director, Vision 2020 Australia, for 3 years.

Member, SightFirst Committee, 1990-1994.

Life Member, Lions International.
State Coordinator, International Understanding, Co-operation and Lions Clubs International Foundation.

Chairman, Victorian Lions Foundation, for 2 terms; Councillor, since 1990.

District Governor, Lions District 201 V3, 1996-1997.
Cabinet Secretary, 2000-2001.
Chairman, SightFirst Committee, 1990-1996 and 1998-2001.
Chairman, District 201 V3 Lions Ride for Sight, 2000-2003; Member, 1998-1999; Committee Member for establishing the Campaign, 1993-1996.
Editor, District Newsletter, 2003-2004.
President, Lions Club of Karingal, 1998-1999; Secretary, since 2003.

Life Member, Victorian Lions Foundation.

Data Collections Officer, Data Collection Group, VicRoads, 1986-1996; Team Leader, 1996-1998.

Awards/recognition include:
International President's Leadership Medal, Lions International.
Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions International.

Mr Bernard Michael BARRON (deceased) - OAM

Late of Grafton NSW 2460

For service to the community of the Grafton region through contributions to a range of youth, sporting and service organisations, particularly Lions International.

Served as Zone Chairman, Lions International District 201N1; former Regional Chairman, and Chairman, District Convention.
Lioness Chairman.
Coordinator of Kids Camp and State Youth of the Year Final.

President, Grafton Lions Club; Board Member.
Former Member, Pittswater Lions Club, Qld.

Coordinator for Christmas presents and Santa Claus, St Joseph's Cowper Children's Home.
President, Grafton Bowling Club.
Patron, Grafton Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club.
Area Chairman, National Heart Foundation.
Chairman, Clarence Valley Transport Committee.
Member, Grafton Base Hospital Committee.
Member, Grafton Police Community Council.
Member, Grafton Access Committee.
Warden, St Mary's Catholic Church.

Awards/recognition include:
Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions International, 2003; Lions Hall of Fame Fellow, 2008.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary, 2007.
Grafton Citizen of the Year, 1981; and Guest of Honour at Grafton Jacaranda Festival.

Mr Barron died on 19 July 2008.

Mr Peter John BLOM - OAM

Loomberah NSW 2340

For service to Rugby League football, and to the community of Tamworth.

Member, Appeals Committee, Country Rugby League, 2008.
Committee Member, Northern Division, 1991-2007; Vice-President, 2004-2007; Manager, Under 18s Team; 1998-2004 and 2007.
Committee Member, Oxley Region, 2007-2008; Manager, Under 18s Team, 2008.
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, Group 4 Rugby League, 1991-2008; Member, Judiciary Committee, 1995-2006; Delegate to Northern Division, 1991-2008; Delegate to Oxley Region, 2007-2008; Delegate to Country Rugby League, 2004-2006; Manager, Under 18s Team, 2008; Life Member.

President, Group 4 Junior Rugby League, 2004-2008.
Secretary, West Tamworth Robins/Lions Rugby League Football Club, 1987-1991 and 1995-2000; Treasurer, 1986 and 1992-1994; Life Member.
Secretary, Dungowan Rugby League Football Club, 2001-2008.
President, Tamworth and District Minor Rugby League, 2003-2008; Vice-President, 1991-1994; President, Junior Referees Association, 2007.

President, Peel Schools' Rugby League Carnival, 2007-2008; Secretary, 2001-2008.
Manager, Rugby League Squad, Northern Inland Academy of Sport, 1997-1999.
Vice-President, West Tamworth League Club, 1995; Director, 1987-1994.

Treasurer, South Tamworth Bowling Club, 1988-1995.
President, South Tamworth Bowling Club Fishing Club, 1987.
Treasurer, Scully Park Swimming Club, 1988-1994.

Member, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraising Committee, 2007-2008.
President, St Edward’s School Parents’ and Citizens’ Committee, 1987-1990.
Member, Tamworth P&A Committee, 1984.
Secretary, Tamworth Senior Citizens Association, 1986-1996.

Charter President, Dungowan Lions Club, 2005-2006; President, 2006-2007; Immediate Past President, 2007-2008; Zone Chairman, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009; attended District 201N1 Convention, Port Macquarie, 2007.

Awards/recognition include:
Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
Tamworth ‘Services to Sport’, 2004 and 2007.
Clubman of the Year, Dungowan Rugby League Football Club, 2003.
Clubman of the Year, West Tamworth Lions Rugby League Football Club, 1987.
NSW Seniors’ Week Premier’s Award, 1991.

Mr Albert Louis BURGMAN - OAM

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

For service to the community of Wagga Wagga through a range of charitable, social welfare, veteran support and service organisations.

Former Sector Warden, NSW State Emergency Service, North Wagga Wagga, for 20 years.

Former President, North Wagga Residents Association; Member, for many years; Representative to local and State government regarding the North Wagga levee to protect against low-level flooding, 1990.
Volunteer Driver, Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels, for many years until 2005.

President, Wagga Wagga Lions Club, on 2 occasions; Member, for over 30 years.

Former President, Wagga Wagga Ex-Prisoner of War Branch; Member, for many years.
Member, Wagga Wagga Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, for many years.

Volunteer, 'Telecross', Australian Red Cross, for many years.
Former Chairman, Wagga Crisis Line; accredited councillor, for 5 years.
Welfare Officer, Wagga Wagga Probus Club, for a number of years.
Former President, Wagga Wagga - Temerloh ( Malaysia) Good Neighbour Council, 1966.
Former President, Wagga Wagga Inter-Church Action Group; now known as Wagga Community Action Group.
Former Volunteer Driver, St Joseph Day Care Centre, for many years.
Former Board Member, Wagga Wagga Chamber of Commerce, during the 1960s.

Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Honoured, City of Wagga Wagga 'Walk of Honour', 1998.
Australia Day Award, Wagga Wagga City Council, 1995.

Mr Kenneth Burdett CHADWICK - OAM

Marcoola Qld 4564

For service to the community, particularly through the Sunshine Coast Concert Band.

Conductor and Music Director, Sunshine Coast Concert Band, since 1995.
Conductor, Nambour Brass Band, 1986-1989; Member, during the 1950s.

President, Buderim War Memorial Community Association, 2000-2001.
Club Captain and Club President, Mount Coolum Golf Club, 1986-1993.

President and Secretary, Lions Club of Essendon, 1971-1986.

Band Member, Victorian Police Force, 1981-1986.
Music Teacher, Victorian Education Department, 1964-1981.
Band Member, Royal Australian Air Force Central Band, 1952-1964.

Mr Robert Colin DOVE - OAM

South Brisbane Qld 4101

For service to the community through Lions Clubs International Australia, and to the accounting profession.

Treasurer, Lions Clubs International Australia, Club of Brisbane MacGregor; 1997-2007; Vice-President, 2007-2008; Secretary, for one year; Member, since 1994; Chairman, ‘Operation Lion’, for 2 years; Coordinator, 'Bridge to Brisbane’ Fun Run.

Divisional President, National Institute of Accountants, 1994-1996 and 2002-2004; Member, Queensland Divisional Council; Member, since 1988.
Member, Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Awards/recognition include:
Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Clubs International, 2005.

Mr Allan DREW- OAM

East Kurrajong NSW 2758

For service to the community through a range of charity and service organisations, and to the funeral industry.

President, Lions Club of Kellyville, for 2 terms; Vice-President, for 2 terms; Fundraising Director; Member, for over 25 years.

Auctioneer/Emcee, fundraising events, St Gabriel's School for the Hearing Impaired, since 1982.
Member, Orange Blossom Festival Committee, Baulkham Hills Shire Council.
Auctioneer, Bernie's Benefit Dinner, 2006.

Fundraiser, Camp Quality.

Director, Allan Drew Funerals, for 25 years.
Senior Manager, InvoCare.
Volunteer, Kenyon International, as required.
Played a coordinating role in assisting multiple funeral companies to receive bodies arriving in Australia by aircraft following the Bali bombings and the Asian Tsunami.

Awards/recognition include:
Master Funeral Director, Australian Funeral Directors Association, 2006.

Mr Donald John FRANKLIN - OAM

Beaudesert Qld 4285

For service to the community of Beaudesert through business, cultural and charitable organisations.

Deputy Mayor, Beaudesert Shire Council, 1993-1997; Councillor, 1985-1988 and 1991-1997.
Chairman, Beaudesert Industrial Development Board, 1980-1993.
Chairman, Beaudesert Branch, Queensland Master Builders Association; current Member.
Chairman, Beaudesert Bi-Centennial Committee, 1984-1988.
Chairman, Beaudesert Community Arts and Information Centre Association, since 1994.
President, Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce, 1978-1984, 1980-1990 and 1999; Life Member, 2004.
Member, Logan/Beaudesert District Health Council, 1995-2005.
Vice-President, Wongaburra Society, 1999; Chairman, Finance Sub-Committee, 1999-2000; Chairman, Building Sub-Committee, 1982-1983.
Committee Member, Beaudesert Show Society.

President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, Beaudesert Lions Club, 1981-2002.

Chairman, The Salvation Army Red Shield Unit, 1982-2003.

Awards/recognition include:
Beaudesert Citizen of the Year, 1983.

Mrs Lesley June FREEMAN - OAM

Currumbin Valley Qld 4223

For service to the community of the Gold Coast through a range of charitable, youth and social welfare organisations.

Involved with Palm Beach Currumbin Lions Club, since 1957; including Lions Ladies PBC Club, serving as President, Chairman and Secretary, at various times over 20 years; and current Member, Lioness PBC Club.

Assisted in introducing ‘Skills for Adolescents and Growing’ Human Relations Program, Lions Quest, into Queensland schools, 1988-1998.
Host family to international students, Lions Youth Exchange, for over 50 years.

Foundation Member, Giraffe Committee, 1995-2005; fundraising organisation for Cancer Research; Vice-President and Secretary, for 3 years.
Supporter, Queensland Institute of Medical Research; fundraising concerts held at her home, 2000-2006.
Foundation Member, Gold Coast Brain Foundation, for 10 years; Secretary.
Member, Gold Coast Radiotherapy Committee, fundraising for oncology equipment, John Flynn Hospital.
Foundation Member, Lifeline Broadbeach Fundraising Committee, 1984-1994.
Member, Teenage Adventure Camps Queensland, since 2001; fundraising committee that provides an annual camp for sick youths.
Supporter, Palm Beach Scouts Group, for 22 years; Secretary, for 2 years.

Member, Management Committee, Sanctuary 7, for 2 years; a refuge for victims of domestic violence.
Foundation Member, Gold Coast Mayoress and Welfare Association, 1974-2004; Vice-President and Secretary, for 2 years; Life Member.
Fundraising events held at her home over the past 50 years have supported organisations such as the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Lifeline, Street Kids, Lions, Scouts Australia, Gold Coast Welfare Association, schools, RSL and Save the Farm Fund, and raised funds to help a boy with visual impairments to travel to Disneyland.

Awards/recognition include:
Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions International.
Ian Stockdale Humanitarian Award, Lions International.

Mr Howard Charles GRANT - OAM

Fisher ACT 2611

For service to the community through the Canberra Woden Lions Club.

President, Canberra Woden Lions Club, for 3 terms; Secretary, for7 terms; Treasurer, for 4 terms; Member, for 42 years; Manager of Markets, since 1997, supporting organisations including the National Brain Injury Foundation.

Provided Corporate Secretarial Services to the National Environmental Law Association of Australia, 2000.

Vice-President, Engineers Australia, 3 years during the late 1980s; Division representative to Council, during the 1980s; Chair, Organising Committee, National Engineering Conference, 1981; Committee Member, Canberra Division, during the 1970s.
Divisional President, The Liberal Party of Australia ACT Division Inc, 1981; ACT delegate to Federal Council, 1978 and 1979; Senior Vice-President, 1977-1979; President, Canberra Federal Electorate Council, 1977-1979; Chair, ACT Council Building Committee, 1977; represented Stromlo Branch at ACT Council, 1976.

Awards include:
Meritorious Service Award, Liberal Party of Australia, 1997.

Mr Ivan David KAYNE - OAM

Donvale Vic 3111

For service to the community through a range of charitable, health and service organisations.

Manager, Josie's Opportunity Shop run by the B'nai Brith Josie's Charitable Trust, since 2004.
Deputy Chairperson, Board of Governance, Health Issues Centre since 2007; Member, since 2006.
Member, Victoria Audit into Surgical Morality, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Management Committee, since 2007.
Member, Eastern Health Community Advisory Committee, since October 2007.
Member, St Vincent's Community Advisory Committee 2002-2007; Member, St Vincent's HARP-CDM Partnership Group, 2003-2007.
Founding President, Knox Branch, Heart Support Australia 2000-2001; Member, National Board, for a short period in 2000/2001.

Current President, Donvale Lions Club.

Audio Operator, Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC), 1977-1998.
President, Victorian Branch, ABC Staff Association, for 22 years.

Mr Ernest George KIDD - OAM

Gladesville NSW 2111

For service to Lions Australia, and to the community of Ryde through a range of organisations.

Current Treasurer, Lions Club City of Ryde.
Secretary and President, Hunters Hill/Gladesville Lions.
Council Chairman, Lions Clubs Australia, 1990-1991; District Governor, 1989-1990; Zone Chairman, 1986-1987; District Cabinet Treasurer, 1987-1989.
District Leo Chairman, 1983-1986.
Chairman, Lions Multiple District Club Supplies Committee, 1992-1996.
Chairman, Lions Clubs Blind appeal, 1993-2004.
Life Member, Lions Clubs International, 1996.
Associated with Lions Clubs, for over 40 years.

Director and Treasurer, Ryde, Hunters Hill Life Education, since 1996; Member, since 1991.
Director, Nurses Scholarship Foundation Ltd, 1981-2001; Treasurer, 1981-2001; Life Member, 2001.
Board Member, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, 1985-1996; Treasurer, for 6 years.
Justice of the Peace, since 1958.

Awards/recognition include:
Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Clubs Australia, 1992.
Lloyd Morgan Award, New Zealand Lions, 1996.
Citizen of the Year, Ryde City Council, 1995.

Mr Amen Kwai LEE - OAM

Waterloo NSW 2017

For service to the community, particularly through to the promotion of understanding between the people of Australia and China.

Founder, Australian Asia Friendship Group, 2007.
Honorary Adviser, Chinese Youth League Club, 2004-2006.
Honorary Adviser, Australian Chinese Cultural Association, 2004-2006.
Trustee, Australian Chinese Charity Foundation, since 2000; Vice Chairman, 2004-2005.
Adviser, Australian Council for Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China, 2003-2006.
Life Member, Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW, 2003.
Honorary Adviser, Australia Council of Chinese Organisations Inc, 2000-2006.
Adviser, Australian Association of All Nationalities of China, 2003-2006.
Honorary Adviser, Teo Chew Association, 2002-2006.
Trustee, Chinese Catholic Foundation, 2001.
Adviser, Australian Chinese Soccer Association, 2001-2005.
Fundraising Director, Chinese Community Committee, Australian Red Cross.
Vice -President, Australian Chinese Sport Foundation, 2000.
Honorary Adviser, Oz-Sino Association for Advancement of Culture, Science and Technology, since 2000.
Honorary President, Hoiken Huay Kuan (Fujian Association), 2000.
Honorary Adviser, Elderly Australian Chinese Home Foundation, 2000-2006.
Adviser, Chinese Opera and Drama Foundation, 2000-2006.
Adviser, AFA Weekly, local Chinese newspaper.
Member, Chinese Catholic Society, 1998-2002.
Foundation Member, Chinese Catholic Home Foundation, 1998.
Goodwill Messenger (to promote trade and culture between Australia and China), Qingdao Government, China.

Zone Chairman, Lions International, 2003-2005; Region Chairman, 2005-2006; President, Sydney Pacific, 1999-2004; Treasurer, 1999-2000.
Member, Greater Sydney Lions Club, 1995.

Justice of the Peace.

Managing Director, Transways (a major international freight forwarding and customs brokering business), since 1983.

Awards/recognition include:
Melvin Jones Award, Lions International, 2006 and 2007; Keith Small Gold Honour Award.

Mr Gordon LEWIS - OAM

Bowral NSW 2576

For service to the community of the Southern Highlands region through a range of local government, sporting and service organisations.

Mayor, Wingecarribee Shire Council, since 2004; Deputy Mayor, 1996-1998; Councillor, since 1974.
Elected to the (then) Bowral Municipal Council, 1981; subsequently amalgamated with the Wingecarribee Shire Council.
Founder, Wingecarribee Sports Council.

Administrator, Bicentennial Grant, 1985; for the construction of the Bradman museum.
Director, Bradman Museum, late 1980s to early 1990s.
Chairman, Bowral Bowling Club, since 2001; Patron, 1999-2000.
Patron, Highlands United Soccer Club, 2005; President, for 11 years; Life Member.
President, Illawarra Football Federation, 1957-1962; Life Member, 1963.
Mayoral representative, Illawarra Academy of Sport, since 1999; Board Member, 1988-1999.
Sidesman/Parishioner, St Jude’s Anglican Church, Bowra, for many years.

Member, Lions International, for 30 years.
Justice of the Peace.

Mr William Harold MARWICK - OAM

Edgewater WA 6027

For service to the communities of Wanneroo and Joondalup, particularly through documentation of the region's history, and to the newspaper industry.

Co-Founder and current President, Wanneroo and Districts Historical Society, since 1989.
Member, Wanneroo Bicentennial Committee, 1984-1987.
Judge, Annual Historical Essay Competition, 1988-94.
Chairman and Community Member, Wanneroo Historical Sites Community Advisory Committee of City of Wanneroo, 1988-1996.
Member, Royal Western Australian Historical Society's Affiliated Societies' Committee, since 1995; Chairman, 1998-2001.
Member, Royal Western Australian Historical Society's Council, for 3 years.
Organiser and Key Speaker, State History Conference, 1995 and 2001.
Author, The Times of Wanneroo, 2005; and Stories of Old Wanneroo, 2002; winner of Wanneroo's Annual Historical Essay Competition, in the late 1990s.
Co-Author and Editor, Saving Hepburn Heights, 2008; published by the City of Joondalup, Friends of Hepburn and Pinnaroo Bushland, and the Wanneroo Historical Society.
Founder, Northern Beaches Community News, in the mid-1960s.
Co-Founder, Wanneroo Community News, 1974, became the Wanneroo Times, 1976.
Founded, Community Newspapers Pty Ltd.
Started the Stirling Times.
Rationalised smaller suburban newspapers into the Community Express and Community Guardian in Metropolitan Perth’s northern suburbs.
Helped negotiate the first WA suburban newspaper journalists’ award, in the late 1970s.
Chairman, Australian Suburban Newspaper Association (WA Division) 1978-1984; served on the Association’s Federal Executive.
Current Member, Western Australian Division of the Self Storage Association of Australasia; Chairman, 1996-2000; Member, National Committee, 1996-2000.

Executive Committee, Wanneroo Chamber of Commerce, 1986-1994.
Member, Wanneroo Business Association Executive Committee, in the 1980s.
Councillor, City of Wanneroo Council, 1988-1994; Mayor, 1991-1992; Council Delegate, Joondalup Community Taskforce; Government appointee, Yellagonga Regional Park Steering Committee; Council Delegate, Wanneroo Townsite Senior Citizens Community Centre Management Committee, 1989-1994.

Executive Committee, Wanneroo Arts Council, 1981-1983.

Member, Wanneroo Lions Club, 1974-1978.

Member, Wanneroo Recreation Association and Management Committee, 1990-1994.
Honorary Member, Wanneroo Rotary Club, 1987-2000.
Uniformed Leader, 1st Warwick Scouts Group.
Awards/recognition include:
Inaugural Freeman, City of Joondalup, 2007.
Freeman, City of Wanneroo, 2004.
'Mayor's Visionary Business Person Award', City of Wanneroo, 2005.

Lions Club International Exemplary Service Award, 2004.
Moore Local Australia Day Award, 1997.
Businessman of the Year, Wanneroo Chamber of Commerce, 1993.
Fellowship, Wanneroo and Districts Historical Society.

Dr Robert Henry ROSS - OAM

Renmark SA 5341

For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the communities of the Riverland region of South Australia.
Senior Partner, Renmark Medical Clinic, 1963-2007.
General Practitioner, Riverland community, South Australia, 1963-2007.
Principal Medical Officer, Renmark and Paringa District Hospital, 1969-1981, 1993-1994 and 1998-2004.
Lecturer/Member of Examination Board, Flinders University Medical School, since 2000; Mentor to Medical students, 1996-2007.
Executive Member, Australian Medical Association (South Australia), since 1963.
Aviation Medical Examiner, for 37 years.
Medical Officer, Renmark Council.
Chairman, Upper Murray Medical Advisory Committee.
Medical Representative, Board of Health, Renmark.
Foundation Chairman, Renmark Branch, Rural District Bush Nursing Society.
Government Medical Officer and Medical Officer, Australian Defence Force.

Chairman, Renmark Primary School Council, for 10 years.
Chairman, Renmark Swimming Club.
Chairman, Riverland Flying Group.
President, Riverland Swimming Association.

Foundation Member, Renmark Lions Club.

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Solora South Pty Ltd, since 1979.

Mr James Stuart RUTHERFORD- OAM

Bateau Bay NSW 2261

For service to the community of Wyong, particularly through Lions International.

NSW Coordinator, Lions International campaign ‘SightFirst’.
District Governor, District 2013N3; 1991; Vice District Governor, Cabinet Secretary, during the 1990s.
Charter Secretary, Killarney-Bateau Lions Club, 1979; Life Member; Member, ‘The KB Singers’ who entertain at nursing homes, retirement centres, etc.
Charter President, Cobar, 1964.

Member, Fairfield and The Entrance Clubs.

Life Member, Lions International, 1989; Member, for over 44 years.

Coordinator, Samaritans, Central Coast, 1990s.
Current Parish Councillor, Anglican Church, Diocese of Newcastle.
Parish Secretary, Anglican Church, The Entrance, for 5 years; volunteer, ‘The Opportunity Shop’.
Director, Life Education Central Coast, in its formative years.
Served with the New South Wales Department of Education as a teacher, Deputy Head Master and Headmaster, 1947-1988.
Founding Committee Member, NSW Primary Principals’ Council.
Organising Secretary, NSW Primary Principals’ Convention, 1983-1988.

Awards/recognition include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Citizen of the Year, Wyong Shire Council, 2008.
Samaritan of the Year, 2006.
Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Australians, International Year of Older Persons, 1999.
Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions International.

Mr William Noel SEARLE - OAM

Bundaberg Qld 4670

For service to the community of Bundaberg, particularly through Lions Australia.

Current Deputy Chairman, Lions Club of Bundaberg; former President; Secretary, for 7 times; Board of Directors, for 19 years.
Life Member, 1997; Charter Member, 1964.

Assisted in organising labour and materials for erection of a "Rats of Tobruk" Memorial in Bundaberg, 1998.
Involved in building The Tom Quinn Rehabilitation Centre (community centre for substance and alcohol abuse rehabilitation, and youth at risk).
Involved in development of Lions Remembrance Park.

Organiser of annual food stall at local show, fundraising for local and national charities, 'for many years'.
Secretary, Independent Retirees Association.
Involved in the establishment of Meals on Wheels in Bundaberg in 1965 through Lions organisation; Committee’s Vice-President; Life Member.

Member, Brothers Bowls Clubs.
Former Secretary and Member, Bundaberg Veterans Golf Club, 3 years.
Former Member, Bundaberg Surf Lifesaving Club, 'many years'; Member of winning Queensland March Past Team, Australian Championships, 1959-1963.

Former Committee Member, Coach and Timekeeper, Bundaberg Amateur Swimming Club.
Former Sales and Service Manager, Massey Ferguson Australia, Cane Harvester Division.
Former Manager, Australian Sales and Director for Austoft Industries Ltd.

Awards include;
James D Richardson Award for Outstanding Service to Lions International.

Mr Judith Helen TALBOT - OAM

Brunswick Junction WA 6224

For service to the community of Brunswick Junction and the Shire of Harvey.

President, Brunswick Junction Unit, Australian Red Cross, since 1995; previously served as Treasurer, Secretary, Junior Vice-President and Vice-President; Member since 1965; current Welfare Officer; Regional President, Leschenault Region Halls Head, 2004-2008; Member, Regional Representatives Committee, 2004-2006; Member, Divisional Council, 2004-2006.

Steward-in-Charge of Flower Section, Brunswick Agricultural Society, for the past 33 years; former Publicity Officer, for 20 years.

Current Publicity Officer, Lions Club of Brunswick Junction; not a member, but has assisted with the Club's activities for over 37 years.

Commodore, Koombana Bay Sailing Club, 1999-2001; Publicity Officer, for the past 27 years; Radio Officer, for 30 years; Life Member.
Current Secretary, Brunswick-Burekup Anglican Ladies Guild; Member, for 27 years.

Instrumental in establishing the Combined Brunswick Bushfire Brigade in 1987; current Secretary/Treasurer, Combined Bushfire Services; helped to raise funds to purchase 2 new fire units.
Former Chairperson, Bunbury City Classic Committee, for 23 years.
Current Member, Brunswick Disaster Committee.

President, Harvey High School Parents and Citizens Association, for 7 years; Secretary, for 4 years; led fundraising efforts for over 14 years that raised $1.3 million for covered assembly area and gymnasium.
Life Member, Brunswick Primary School Parent and Citizens Association.
Secretary, Brunswick Self Help Group Inc, since 1992.
Member, Shire of Harvey Meals on Wheels Committee, for 17 years.
Secretary, Shire of Harvey Senior Citizens Bus Committee, since 2002.

Awards/recognition include:
Red Cross Service Award, 2003.
Rough Tough Gold Medal, Western Australia Yachting Association, 2002.
Meritorious Service Award, Shire of Harvey, 2000.
Certificate of Merit, West Australian Council of State School Organisations for roles with Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations.

Mr Leslie Ronald (Les) TYRELL - OAM

Kirwan Qld 4817

For service to local government, and to the community of Thuringowa.

Mayor, Thuringowa City Council, 1991-2008; Deputy Major, 1988-1991.
Deputy Chairman, Thuringowa Shire, 1982-1985.
Councillor, Thuringowa Shire Council, 1991-2008.
Mayor, Townsville City Council, since 2008.
Executive Member, Local Government Association of Queensland, 1997-2000 and since 2008; Vice-President, 2000-2004; Chairman, Policy Committee, 2000-2004.

Trustee, Queensland Local Government Superannuation Board, 1997-2004 and since 2008.
Inaugural Chairman, North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils, 2005.
Chair, Queensland Local Government Association Review Committee for Building Certification, 2002.
Board Member, Townsville/Thuringowa Development Bureau, for 6 years until 1991.
Founding Board Member, Townsville Enterprise Ltd, 1991; current Deputy Chairperson.
Chair, Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund, since 1996; Member, since 1989.
Alternative Chair, Townsville/Thuringowa Disaster Management Committee, 1991-2008.
Current Chair, Townsville Disaster Management Committee.

Director/Chairman, Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Joint Venture, since 1993.
Deputy Chair, Willows Joint Sports Complex Board (now disbanded).
Director, Pandora Foundation (now disbanded).
Board Member, North Queensland Water, 1989-2008; now amalgamated with Townsville City Council.
Former Member, Thuringowa Crime Prevention Partnership; Inaugual Chairman.
Member, Queensland Emergency Services Advisory Committee, 2002-2005.
Former Member, Queensland Council of School Parents and Citizens Associations; President, Parents and Citizens Association, Heatley Primary School.

Member, Wet Tropics Consultative Committee, for 6 years.

Honorary Member, Lions International.

Honorary Member, Rotary International.
Member, Jaycees International, 1965-1983; Life Member (Senator).
President, Kennedy Area Scouting Association, since 1993.
Life Member, Thuringowa Brass Band.
Patron, numerous local community and sporting organisations.
Supporter, North Queensland Cowboys Rugby League Football Club; former Member, Cowboys Community Benefit Fund.

Awards include:
Centenary Medal, 2001.
Community Service Medal, Lions International.