Australia Day Honours 2004

Congratulations to those members of the University of Adelaide alumni community whose contributions to their field and their community were acknowledged in the 2004 Australia Day Honours List.

(AM) Member of the Order of Australia (General Division)

Mr Gino E Beltrame (BE(Hons) 1957)
For service in the field of defence science and technology, particularly the development of a countermeasure decoy system for use against anti-ship missiles.

Dr Margaret J E King Boyes (BA 1969)
For service to adult education, particularly through the Delta Foundation.

Dr Antonio Cocchiaro (MBBS 1974)
For service to the development of multiculturalism in SA, through community organisations and support for the social and cultural interests of the Italian community.

Brian Arthur Fricker (Deceased)
For service to the community, particularly through fundraising activities for a number of organisations, including the national Heart Foundation and the Archbishop's Appeal for the Needy and to business.

Emeritus Professor Murray S Henderson (Mec 1966, BEc(Hons) 1963 (The University of Adelaide)), (PhD 1969 (California))
For service to education and the accounting profession, particularly through the University of Adelaide and professional practice associations.

Professor John J Hopwood, University of Adelaide Staff Member (PhD 1972 (Monash))
For service to biomedical research in the field of lysosomal storage disorders and to the community, through support for people affected by the diseases.

Emeritus Professor John M Oades (PhD 1965)
For service to soil science, through research and education and to tertiary administration at the University of Adelaide and the Waite Agricultural Research Institute.

Dr Marie Jose O'Neill, Visiting Academic at the University of Adelaide
For service to community health and to education as a psychologist, particularly through the development of early childhood programs and counselling for indigenous and remote communities and for people in detention.

Associate Professor Mark G Symons (BE 1959, BSc 1966, ME 1976)
For service to engineering, particularly through the development of innovative products and systems for the construction and building industries, to engineering education and to the community through church-related and musical activities.

Associate Professor Keven J Turner (BSc 1952, BSc(Hons) 1953, PhD 1956)
For service to medicine and to community health.

Dr Brian J Webber (BSc 1959 BSc(Hons) 1960 DipEd 1963 (The University of Adelaide)), (MSc 1967 (Michigan)), (PhD 1978 (Florida))
For service to education through the independent schools sector, through contributions to the development of educational practices and as Headmaster of Prince Alfred College.

(OAM) Medal of the Order of Australia (General Division)

Dr Franklin H G Bridgewater (MBBS 1964)
For service to the community, particularly through the development of ambulance services in SA and the charitable activities of St John Ambulance.

Professor Geoffrey W Dahlenburg, Former Dean, Faculty of Medicine 1986-1990 (MBBS 1957 (Melbourne) MD 1982 (Melbourne))
For service to medicine as an educator and administrator.

Mr Dace Darzins (BA 1959, Dip Secondary Education 1963)
For service to the Latvian community of SA, particularly through multicultural education programs.

Dr Robert G B Morrison (PhD 1971)
For service to conservation and the environment and to the fields of science education and communication.

Mrs Brenda F Nettle, Former University of Adelaide Staff Member
For service to education through the Australian Federation of University Women (SA) and the Mathematical Association of SA.

Dr Robert Paton (MBBS 1951)
For service to Medicine.

Professor Michael R Sage (MBBS 1966 MD 1984)
For service to radiology as a clinician, researcher and educator.

(PSM) Public Service Medal SA Public Service

Mr Lloyd N Bennetts (BA 1976)
For oustanding public service to disability support services.

Professor Roger W Byard (MD 1994 MMedSc 1997)
For oustanding public service to paediatric pathology.

Mr Murray Kidnie (MURP 1980 Bec 1973)
As Secretary of the Local Government and Shires Association of New South Wales and Director and Deputy Chair of the New South Wales Local Government Grants Commission.

Mr John M Leahy (LLB 1973)
For your contribution to ACT public law and in the area of legislative drafting services.

Mr Philip J Robinson (BA 1980)
For outstanding public service to child and adolescent mental health.

South Australian of the Year Award

On December 28, as part of the Proclamation Day celebrations, Malcolm Kinnaird AO (BE 1959) was awarded the 2003 South Australian of the Year.

The prestigious South Australian of the Year Award recognises a South Australian who has a consistent record of excellence and oustanding achievement while contributing in a significant way to South Australia.