The Local Paper Locals ‘gonged’ in Honours

Incorporating the traditions of the Cranbourne Sun (Est. 1893), Frankston Post (Est. 1913), Dandenong Advertiser (Est. 1874), Peninsula Post (Est. 1913), Southern Peninsula Gazette (Est. 1953), Hastings Sun (Est. 1977)

■ A number of local people have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours announed on Monday (June 12).

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

■ Professor Terry HAINES, Endeavour Hills. For significant service to medical education and research into fall prevention and mobility.

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Short Story Awards

community through social welfare organisations.

■ Ms Jacqueline Gaye GALLOWAY, Frankston. For service to the community through social welfare organisations.

■ Mr Christopher GRADY, Capel Sound. For service to aged welfare.

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■ Ms Simone Dorothea LEYDEN, Blairgowrie. For significant service to community health, particularly through neuroendocrine cancer organisations.

Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia

■ Mr Gerald Francis WILLIAMS, Rosebud. For distinguished service to critical care nursing, to medical education, to professional organisations, and as a mentor.

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

■ Ms Maya AVDIBEGOVIC, Edithvale. For servi ce to the community through social welfare organisations.

■ Miss Julie CINI, Clyde North. For service to community health.

■ Mrs Pauline Elizabeth D'ASTOLI, Balnarring. For service to the community through a range of roles.

■ Mr Joseph Aloysious DE SOUZA, Keysborough. For service to the community through a range of roles.

■ Ms Rosemarie DRAPER, Rosebud. For service to the

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■ Mornington Peninsula Shire and Peninsula Writers' Club are presenting the third year of the Mayor’s Short Story Awards and invite local emerging writers to enter the Awards.

Award categories and prizes:

■ 8 – 12 years judged by author Coral Vass 500-word limit / short creative fiction only. $500 prize and bookstore voucher

■ 13 – 17 years judged by Samantha EllenBound. 1000-word limit / short creative fiction only. $500 prize and bookstore voucher

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Celebrating 54 years in local media

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“For the cause that lacks assistance, ‘Gainst the wrongs that need resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do”

■ Mrs Joan Esmarie GRAHAM, Cranbourne. For service to children as a foster carer.

■ Mrs Margaret Hope KENDALL, Mornington. For service to the community of the Mornington Peninsula.

■ Mr William Timothy KENDALL, Mornington. For service to the community of the Mornington Peninsula.

■ Mr Neil KINSEY, Langwarrin. For service to the community, and to music.

■ Mr Thomas Eric LUDWICK, Chelsea For service to the community through a range of organisations.

■ Mr Donald Cameron McLARDY, Sorrento. For service to charitable organisations, and to Australian rules football.

■ Mrs Dawn Elizabeth NELSONFURNELL, Crib Point. For service to archery.

■ The Reverend Kenneth William PARKER, Mornington. For service to the Anglican Church of Australia.

David Hurley, Governor-General, said Honours and Awards for 1191 Australians recognised distinguished and conspicuous service, some as volunteers, some in a professional role.