AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS

THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE FOUR OLD BOYS RECOGNISED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS.

Three were appointed Members of the Order of Australia AM, and one Military Award - Bar to the Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC and Bar). We congratulate:

Associate Professor Peter Downie AM (OB 1974) for significant service to paediatric oncology, to teaching, and to research.

Ian Riseley AM (OB 1963) for significant service to Rotary International in executive roles.

Dr Alfred Zerfas AM (OB 1952) for significant service to international community health and nutrition as an epidemiologist.

Colonel John Papalitsas CSC and Bar (OB 1994) for outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the North West Mobile Force and as the inaugural Commander of the Regional Force Surveillance Group.