Scotch College

Australia Day Honours

Robin Syme, AM with Cam McComas, AM.

This yearÕs Australia Day Honours list saw five Old Scotch Collegians and a former member of staff recognised for their work in a variety of fields.

Robin Hamilton SYME AM (Õ52) Toorak. Victoria. For service to the community as a contributor to a range of organisations involved in the provision of health, welfare and aged care services.

Geoffrey Campbell McCOMAS AM Hon DLitt (Õ69) Canterbury. Victoria. For service to the entertainment industry as a speaker, actor and broadcaster, and to the community for fundraising for charitable organisations.

William Bruce CHAMBERS OAM (Õ49) Rutherglen. Victoria. For service to the wine industry as a wine maker and judge.

Professor Andrew Bruce HOLMES AM (Õ61) Cambridge. England. For service to science through research and development, particularly in the fields of organic synthesis and polymer chemistry.

Bill Chambers, OAM

David William SCHOLES DFC OAM (Õ41) Launceston. Tasmania. For service as an author and authority on fly fishing, particularly in Tasmania.

Robert Alexander I. GRANT AM (Senior School Staff 1972-79) Wahroonga. NSW. For service to education through the activities of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools and as Headmaster of Shore School.