Queen’s Birthday Honours 2019: cricket great among recipients
Former Australian paceman Mike Whitney and Lowy Institute executive director Michael Fullilove are among those from Sydney’s south-east to have received Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Ten men and women from Sydney’s southeastern suburbs have been recognised in the honours, which acknowledge outstanding contributions to society.
Lowy Institute executive director Michael Fullilove, orthopaedic surgeon Associate Professor Leo Pinczewski, Uniting Church reverend Ann Wansbrough and former Australian cricketer Mike Whitney have been made members (AM) of the Order of Australia.
Mr Fullilove has been recognised for significant service to international relations.
The Randwick man helped setup the institute carrying Frank Lowy’s name. It is a think tank on foreign policy.
Associate Professor Pinczewski has received his honour for significant service to medicine, particularly in knee surgery.
The Centennial Park man teaches orthopaedic surgery at the University of Notre Dame and works at the Mater Private Hospital.
Ms Wansbrough’s significant service to the Uniting Church earned her an accolade.
The Clovelly woman has been heavily involved in social justice efforts.
Mr Whitney gained his honour for significant service to cricket and the media.
The Maroubra man has forged a lengthy TV career after playing for Australia.
There were six people awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Illustrator Katherine Anderson was recognised for service to the visual arts.
The Centennial Park woman has illustrated books, held workshops and been part of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.
Rail history enthusiast Bob Gallagher was recognised for service to rail transport modelling.
The Chifley man helped publish books and a magazine on Australian railway history.
Christine Kibble was recognised for her community service.
The Coogee woman has served Bridge For Asylum Seekers, Emily’s List and UnitingCare West.
Lawyer Noel Olive was recognised for service to the indigenous community, history and the arts.
The Little Bay man has been an advocate for Aboriginal people.
Dr Gregory O’Sullivan was recognised for service to medicine through anaesthesiology.
The Clovelly man was director of the anaesthetic department at St Vincents Hospital and associate professor at the University of Notre Dame.
Ellen Waugh was recognised for service to history, and arts education.
The South Coogee woman was president of Randwick and District Historical Society, and an arts teacher.
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