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The Order of Australia Association Queensland Branch Bulletin ABN:40008612664 October / 2008 Issue 3 Queen's Birthday 2008 Honours List OFFICER IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (AO) The Most Reverend

COGH- LAN; Ms Sue Margaret CUMMING; Mr John Kelvin DAWSON; Emeritus Professor David Michael DODDRELL; Mr Arthur George FRAME; Dr Robert Stirling GREENHILL RFD; Mr Malcolm John GRIERSON; Dr Janet Mary

John Frank ROULSTON; Dr Marie Gabrielle SIGANTO; Mr Anthony Eric SOUTH OAM; Professor Russell William STITZ RFD; Mr Barry THORNTON; Mr Bruce Gilmore WILSON MEDAL IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (OAM) Mr John

1 The Order of Australia Association Queensland Branch Bulletin ABN: October / 2008 Issue 3 Queen's Birthday 2008 Honours List OFFICER IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (AO) The Most Reverend Archbishop John Alexius BATHERSBY; Professor Michael Francis GOOD MEMBER IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (AM) Mr Gerald Anthony BARRY; Mr Brian Joseph BERTWISTLE; Mr Michael Peter BERWICK; Sister Mary Denise COGH- LAN; Ms Sue Margaret CUMMING; Mr John Kelvin DAWSON; Emeritus Professor David Michael DODDRELL; Mr Arthur George FRAME; Dr Robert Stirling GREENHILL RFD; Mr Malcolm John GRIERSON; Dr Janet Mary HAMMILL; Mr Edward William HOWARD OBE OAM; Professor Sandra Vianne McLEAN; Professor Patrick Joseph O'KEEFE; Mr Justin Francis O'SULLIVAN; Professor Anthony Wilfred PARKER; Dr Glen David POSTLE; Dr John Frank ROULSTON; Dr Marie Gabrielle SIGANTO; Mr Anthony Eric SOUTH OAM; Professor Russell William STITZ RFD; Mr Barry THORNTON; Mr Bruce Gilmore WILSON MEDAL IN THE GENERAL DIVISION (OAM) Mr John MacDonald ALLEN; Mr Giovanni ANTONAGLIA; Mr Henry Owen BARKER; Mr Douglas James BOULTON; Dr Grahame BROWN, deceased; Mrs Diane Margaret BURKE; Mr Alan Clive COCHRANE; Sister Monica Josephine CRAWFORD; Mrs Gloria May DAVEY; Mrs Gay FETHERSTONHAUGH; Mr Reginald Harold FITZPATRICK; Mrs Robyn Hope GINN; Mr Vincent John HABERMANN; Mrs Margaret Rose HICKEY; Mr Errol Norman JORGENSEN MM; Mr Percival John KEPPIE; Mr James Humphrey LUCEY; Mr Alan Alexander McCRAY; Mrs Sandra Mary McGRADY; Colonel Kenneth Stuart McKENZIE DSM (Retd); Mr Tom Walker McLUCAS BEM; Mr John Alexander MILLROY; Associate Professor David Allan MORGAN; Ms Judith Ann MUNDAY; Ms Susan Anne NORRIE; Mr Colin Duncan PACE; Mr Kenneth PETERS; Mrs Delphine Patricia ROWLEY; Ms Carolyn Jean SANTAGIULIANA; Mr Arthur Roland SQUIRE; Mr Richard Andrew STEVENS; Mrs Tracy Anne STOCKWELL; Mr Thomas Raymond SULLIVAN; Mr David George THOMAS; Miss Shirley TREACY; Mrs Dorothy Mae TRUSCOTT; Mr Robert Henry TRUSCOTT; Ms AnneMarie WHITE; Mr Peter John WHITE; Mrs Margaret Aitken WILKE; Dr Neville Beaumont WILMER MEDAL (OAM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION AUSTRALIAN ARMY Warrant Officer Class One David Charles CROSS; Warrant Officer Class One Lynne FOSTER; Warrant Officer Class One Kenneth Charles MORRIS Group photo of Queens Birthday Recepients

2 The Order of Australia Association 23rd National Conference 19 22 February 2009 Sofitel Brisbane, Queensland Invitation to Attend On behalf of the host committee, I cordially invite you to join us

2009 is Queensland s 150th Anniversary and our Conference will be one of the highlights of an historic year.

Venues have been chosen with the comfort of delegates in mind. So please join us in February 2009 for a wonderful conference and a very special Queensland experience.

For further information and to register visit: http://www.theorderofaustralia.asn.

2 2 The Order of Australia Association 23rd National Conference February 2009 Sofitel Brisbane, Queensland Invitation to Attend On behalf of the host committee, I cordially invite you to join us in Brisbane from February 2009 for The Order of Australia Association National Conference is Queensland s 150th Anniversary and our Conference will be one of the highlights of an historic year. The conference committee has tailored activities to take advantage of this significant milestone and to share with you the charms of Brisbane and South East Queensland. Venues have been chosen with the comfort of delegates in mind. So please join us in February 2009 for a wonderful conference and a very special Queensland experience. We look forward to meeting you and to renewing old acquaintances! Yours sincerely Mick Davis AM Queensland Branch Chairman Helping Queensland celebrate 150 yrs! For further information and to register visit: Queen s Birthday 2008 Reception On the Queen s Birthday 2008 the Governor-General announced that 70 Queenslanders had been honoured with appointments and awards in the Order of Australia. Investitures for the recipients of these honours were conducted by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO at Queensland s Government House on the 3rd and 5th September The Order of Australia Association (Queensland Branch) held a reception for these recipients in the Premiers and Speakers Hall, Parliament House on Friday 5th September. This most enjoyable social function was attended by 27 new recipients, 16 members and 70 guests with the usual fine food and wine provided by the Parliamentary Catering Service. Once again music was provided by member Mr James Rogers-Rudnik CV, OAM, CC, GMC, ICC. The formal part of the reception commenced at 6:15pm with MC and Honorary Treasurer Mr Royce Voss OAM calling upon Committee Member Mrs Margaret Rankin AM to propose the Loyal Toast. This was followed by a toast to the Order of Australia by National Chairman Mrs Dina Browne AO. The Honorary Secretary Mr Ross Dwyer OAM then spoke briefly on the history of the Order of Australia and congratulated all recipients on their various activities that had resulted them being honoured in this manner. Mr Dwyer introduced all recipients to those present and asked each to read the words of their individual citation. Dr Marie Siganto AM responded on behalf of the recipients after which those present continued to celebrate and socialise with the awardees Gold Coast Region Garden Party Despite showery weather 44 members and guests enjoyed another wonderful Garden Party, on Saturday 11 October, organised by Air Vice Marshal Retired W.M. (Bill) Collins, AO. Once again the function was hosted by John Kearney AM QC AVM Bill Collins AO, Mrs Alison Kearney and Mr John Kearney AM QC and Alison Kearney at their magnificent home Jabiru, Mudgeeraba. The Kearney s also provided the musical backdrop from Bond University. Jabiru has been home to the Kearney s since the early 1970 s and was initially located on Marine Parade, Southport before being re-located to it s present site. Among the guests were Stan Dawson OAM and Ivy Dawson of NSW, Neville Grayson AM and Lyn Grayson of Highvale, Max Robinson AO (former Commissioner of Police, Tasmania), Phyllis Grey OAM and members of the Association s Queensland Branch Committee. Jim Runham SC OAM; Brenda Cochrane; Alicia Sorohan SC; Alan Cochrane OAM (New recipient); James Rogers- Rudnik CV, OAM, CC, GMC, ICC; Nicholas Bosco CV; & Bill Sorohan

3 Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Johusa Preece, Gold Medallion and Certificate of Merit recipient.

Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament House Brisbane on Monday 8th September 2008.

Sponsor Peter Honeycombe and Crystal Andrews Elisa Nowak Ingham State High School; Kate Chambers Ferny Grove State High School; Georgia Smith Trinity Anglican School; Grace Tamba Yeronga State High

Ferny Grove State High School; Jack Koci Mareeba State High School; Joshua Preece North Rockhampton State High School; and Paulyn Wame Southport State High School.

Property Group. Special thanks must go to the judges who had unenviable task of selecting twelve talented students from the many nominations received.

The program consisted of student Joshua Preece playing the National Anthem on keyboard, addresses by Ms Dina Browne AO, National Chairman OAA and Queensland Branch Chairman Mr Mick Davis AM.

3 3 Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Johusa Preece, Gold Medallion and Certificate of Merit recipient. Those students were: STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS 2008 The 2008 Student Citizenship Awards were presented to students, who had demonstrated outstanding service to their school and community, at the Old Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament House Brisbane on Monday 8th September Gold Medallions and Certificates of Merit were presented to the twelve most meritorious students by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO. Sponsor Peter Honeycombe and Crystal Andrews Elisa Nowak Ingham State High School; Kate Chambers Ferny Grove State High School; Georgia Smith Trinity Anglican School; Grace Tamba Yeronga State High School; Raamvi Vivek Kirwan State High School; Michael Yearney Yeronga State High School; Haus Rapihana Mareeba State High School; Breony Dowling Alexandra Hills State High School; Eleanor Gregory Ferny Grove State High School; Jack Koci Mareeba State High School; Joshua Preece North Rockhampton State High School; and Paulyn Wame Southport State High School. Community Service Certificates were presented to representatives of all the students who received this award by the Student Citizenship Awards most generous sponsor Mr Peter Honeycombe of Honeycombes Property Group. Special thanks must go to the judges who had unenviable task of selecting twelve talented students from the many nominations received. The judges were: Ms Sally Freney St Laurence s College; Ms Gerry Gimblett OAM Beaudesert State School; and Ms Dina Browne AO National Chairman OAA. The program consisted of student Joshua Preece playing the National Anthem on keyboard, addresses by Ms Dina Browne AO, National Chairman OAA and Queensland Branch Chairman Mr Mick Davis AM. To the delight of the assembled group, Joshua later gave a musical recital as did student Georgia Smith. A highlight of the afternoon was an address by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland who later posed for photographs with the students and then joined the group for afternoon tea on the colonnade. Congratulations to every student who nominated for the 2008 Student Citizenship Awards. (Full details of the student s achievements may be found on the Queensland Branch OAA webpage at Secondary Student Citizenship Awards.) These awards are proudly sponsored by Honeycombes Property Group Dorothy Campton OAM, Paulyn Wame, Mick Davis AM and Paulyn s relative. Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO with Gold Medallion and Certificate of Merit recipients. Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Kate Chambers

4 4 CHAIRMAN S NOTES The 2008 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Queensland Club on Friday 21 November 2008 in conjunction with the Annual Dinner. This venue proved very popular last year so book early to avoid disappointment. Your State Branch Committee comes up for election and all members have fulfilled their duties admirably during At the national level, the Board has developed a number of planning initiatives that will see an ongoing focus on looking after our members and looking after our communities. There have also been a number of strategies implemented to improve the corporate governance of our Association and to ensure it s on going compliance as a Public Company Limited by Guarantee. The year to date has been a busy one with functions at regional and state level very well supported by our members. Of particular note was the attendance of over 200 members and guests at the Bundaberg regional function in August where special guest Jonathon Welch of the Choir of Hard Knocks fame enthralled the members with his talent and his anecdotes about those doing it tough in our society. The Queens Birthday 2008 Honours list recognised another group of special Queenslanders who were each invested with their Order of Australia at Government House on the 3 and 5 September 2008, by Her Excellency, our new Governor of Queensland Ms Penelope Wensley AO. On Friday 5 September, immediately following the Investures, the Association held the customary Reception for the Recipients of the Order at the Parliamentary Annex. My sincere congratulations go to all of those new recipients. I again remind you all the Queensland Branch is hosting the Association s 2009 National Conference in Brisbane on and 21 February Bookings are coming in at a steady rate and already specific events are proving very popular. The Organising Committee and the OzAccom Group are working very hard to ensure that the Conference is a memorable experience for our visiting dignitaries and for you, our members. Please book now so that you are sure to be there. The 2009 National Conference in Queensland will coincide with the Q150 celebrations, i.e. 150 years of Queensland as a self-governing state. The Queensland Branch has been awarded a Q150 Grant in support of the OAA National Conference which will be a significant event in the Q150 celebrations. Recently, on Monday 8 September 2008, Her Excellency, the Governor of Queensland Ms Penelope Wensley AO presented the Order of Australia Association Queensland Branch Secondary School Citizenship Awards to 12 people on the threshold of adulthood who already have some remarkable achievements to their credit. For me personally these awards are always an inspiring event on our calendar. Our sincere thanks go to Klaus Bremhorst AM and Dina Browne AO and the judges for their work behind the scenes and to Mr Peter Honeycombe of the Honeycombes Property Group the sponsor of these Awards. Peter Blatch OAM and Ross Dwyer OAM are also busy planning the 2008 Primary School Citizenship Awards to be held on Monday 20 October 2008 at the Parliamentary Annex. Many of you have heard me promote the Order of Australia Association Foundation at state and regional functions. We have invited the secretary of the Foundation, Professor Brian O Keeffe AO to come to Brisbane to give us a first-hand insight into the Foundation at the Annual Dinner. Of particular interest will be the profiles of recent winners of Foundation Bursaries that Brian will share with us. Your participation helps us make membership of your association an enjoyable experience. Please continue to support the functions that your fellow members work so hard to provide for you. Mick DAVIS AM Chairman The Order of Australia Association (Qld Rockhampton Branch Members of the Order of Australia attended the Blue Care Awareness Dinner in June; their guest speaker was the then Governor of Queensland and our Patron, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AO. Twelve members attended, and I would like to join with Her Excellency who thanked them for attending and commented that it was nice to see our members wearing their medals. Her Excellency extended an invitation to any member who may be in Canberra after she commences as Governor-General to visit her. We had the pleasure of Mick Davis AM, Queensland Chairman of the Order of Australia Association, as our guest at the September luncheon. Mick spoke about the Order of Australia Foundation, Scholarships for Secondary Schools, the Order of Australia Association National Conference which is being held in Brisbane next year, and the Primary School Awards. Our Guest Speaker for the luncheon was Eric Anderson OAM. Eric is Manager of City Printing Works, a business established by his grandfather in 1903 and still owned by himself and his son Warwick, a fourth generation of Anderson. cont d pge 6

5 Townsville Region Annual Dinner The Townsville Region held its Annual Dinner on Friday, 19th September 2008, at the Townsville Branch of the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL).

5 5 Townsville Region Annual Dinner The Townsville Region held its Annual Dinner on Friday, 19th September 2008, at the Townsville Branch of the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL). As usual the RSL was most generous with their support and their arrangements. Dinner commenced with a Minute's Silence to remember all those who have contributed to making this such a wonderful, free country, especially those in the Order and those who have passed on. We then sang the first verse of Advance Australia Fair, toasted the Queen and the Order. Our Banner and the Australian Flag were prominently displayed. Our numbers were down on last year's attendance, primarily due to some members being on holidays and several others had moved south. Then on the very day, the flu hit Townsville and, unfortunately, six more people had to withdraw. Nevertheless we had 31 members and 20 spouses/partners/guests attend. We welcomed Colin Pace, who had been awarded the Medal of the Order (OAM) in this year's New Year's Honours and Awards List, and his wife, Gladys. Unfortunately, our other recent recipient of the OAM, Val Tuckett, was one of those who went to bed with the flu. Her husband, Michael, had travelled all the way up from Sarina (400 klms) to attend the dinner with Val. Hopefully they will attend next year's dinner. Paul Stevenson, OAM, from the State Committee, was our Guest Speaker. Paul's trip to Townsville was a saga by itself what with plane delays and lost/stolen property. Anyhow Paul persevered and gave the guests a great briefing on what the State was doing. He also was an excellent "salesman", encouraging us all to attend the 2009 Conference. We suggested that a conference should be held in Townsville in the future. Everyone appeared to have a great night. The meal was great and the company superb and many left reluctantly. Unfortunately no official photographs were taken, something that we will correct at next year's dinner. We thank the RSL for their ongoing support and we also thank Paul Stevenson for coming all the way up to Townsville. Now we can look forward to the 2009 Dinner. Neil Weekes, AM, MC Convenor The Bundaberg Regional Group The Bundaberg Regional Group staged a very successful luncheon on Saturday 9th August at the Brother s Sports Club. man Dina Browne AO, State Chairman Mick Davis AM, Mayor of the Bundaberg Regional Council Lorraine Pyefinch and Catholic Bishop of Rockhampton Diocese Most Reverend Brian Heenan DD. The day began with all singing the National Anthem led by Jo Jonathan Welch and Bishop Heenan Carr, a former pupil of Jonathon s. Bishop Heenan offered a prayer and said grace. Lorraine Pyefinch extended a welcome to everyone; some had travelled more than 200 kilometres to attend. After the main course the convenor, Kevin Gould OAM gave a brief report on Association matters including the death of two recipients both of which had local streets named in their honour. He advised that the next social event will be held on Saturday 22 November in Mundubbera. He thanked three generous sponsors and the committee members who assisted in organising the event, with special thanks to his wife Marjorie for her help and for being the one who suggested Jonathon Welch be invited. Mick Davis AM addressed the gathering on state matters, with emphasis on the next National Conference to be held in Brisbane early next year. After desert Kevin introduced Jonathon who then delivered a thought provoking address, telling of his connection with the Choir of Hard Knocks which he founded with 50 of the marginalised from the streets of Melbourne just two years ago. Clips were shown on the screen of the choir at practice, places where some slept on the cement floor of a portico of a church in Melbourne s CBD and other shabby shelters and some of the individual choir members. Jonathon led all in a sing-song of four popular numbers and concluded with a beautiful rendition of The Impossible Dream. Being the finest tenor in Australia it was a joy to all. Bill Reedman AM presented Jonathon with a keeper box, fashioned from local timber by a local wood artist. On the underside of the lid was affixed a plaque expressing appreciation and bearing the logo of the Association. Dina Browne AO congratulated the Branch for staging such a wonderful event and thanked all for their support. Dina also thanked Jonathon for his great effort in what he is doing and wished him well for the future. Jonathan Welch was guest speaker and entertainer. A capacity crowd of 230 attended including National Chair- Kevin Gould OAM then presented Jonathon with a cheque for $3000 to assist in his charitable work of encouraging and supporting the marginalised.

6 Diary Dates Brisbane 31 October 2008 Morning Tea United Services Club 10am to 12noon Contact: Thelma Rowatt OAM Tel.3268 3062 Brisbane 21 November 2008 AGM and Annual Dinner Queensland Club AGM 6.

4153 1287 Brisbane 19 22 February 2009 OAA National Conference Central Venue Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane Contact: Mick Davis AM Tel.

6 6 Diary Dates Brisbane 31 October 2008 Morning Tea United Services Club 10am to 12noon Contact: Thelma Rowatt OAM Tel Brisbane 21 November 2008 AGM and Annual Dinner Queensland Club AGM 6.30pm Dinner 7pm for 7.30pm Contact: Mick Davis AM Chairman Tel Bundaberg 22 November 2008 Luncheon Mundubbera Contact: Kevin Gould OAM Tel Brisbane February 2009 OAA National Conference Central Venue Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane Contact: Mick Davis AM Tel Rockhampton 16 March 2009 Morning Tea Rockhampton Leagues Club Contact: Raymond Young OAM Tel: from pge 4 The business began with the publishing of a weekly newspaper called The Critic from 1903 to A lively paper incorporating sporting results, stories, reports from local organizations, and social gossip. After the paper s closing the business continued by doing general printing and continues to this day. Eric explained the progressive changes from hot metal typesetting through to today s computer to plate technology. A large collection of printing memorabilia produced over the years was on display for members to peruse. A vote of thanks was given by Rol Oxenham OAM. Next meeting will be a Morning Tea on the 16th March 2009 at the Rockhampton Leagues Club. Invitations will be sent out next year. See you all at the OAA National Conference in Brisbane from the 19th February Raymond Young OAM Convenor of OAA Rockhampton Branch NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the twenty-ninth Annual General meeting of the Queensland Branch of The Order of Australia Association Limited will be held at the Queensland Club, George Street, Brisbane on Friday 21st November 2008 at 6:30pm. BUSINESS: 1. Welcome by Chairman 2. Attendance and Apologies 3. Confirmation of Minutes of 28th AGM held 23rd November Presentation of Chairman s Report 5. Presentation of Financial Report 6. Election, by the financial members, of the Officers and Committee members for the Year 2008/2009 (Chairman, Vice-Chair man, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treas urer, Branch Committee) 7. Other Business 8. Close of Meeting Ross Dwyer OAM, Honorary Secretary Members at the Blue Care Dinner Eleanor Dean OAM, Raymond Young OAM, Mick Davis AM, and guest speaker Eric Anderson OAM Vale List Richard William Aland AM Noel Charles Burns OAM William Charles Fahey OAM QPM Joseph Lynch Doherty OAM Ian Bruce McMaster OAM Marcus Ferdinand Schoenheimer AM Joyce Mary Petfield OAM Norman Henry Leeson OAM Arthur Bale OAM Dalby Buddina Maroochy River Mt Isa Warwick Main Beach Ashgrove Tarragindi Tweed Heads

The Order of Australia Association Queensland Branch Bulletin ABN:

The Order of Australia Association Queensland Branch Bulletin ABN:40008612664 July / 2009 Issue 3 CHAIRMAN S NOTES May I commence on a sad note by acknowledging the passing of Thelma Rowatt OAM, past Chairman