Scotch College

Queen's Birthday Honours

The following Old Scotch Collegian’s and members of the Scotch Family were recognised in the recent Queen’s Birthday awards:

AC (Companion in the General Division):The Honourable James Alexander BACON (’67), (appointed with effect from 13 May 2004), late of North Hobart, Tasmania. For service to the Tasmanian Parliament, to developing strategies for long-term social, economic and environmental benefit, and to support the vibrant arts and cultural life in the State.

OA (Officer in the General Division): John Graham BROWN (’58), Milawa, Victoria. For service promoting rural and regional economic development initiatives in Victoria, to the community through sporting and emergency service activities, and to the wine Industry.

Bill FORREST AM For service to the community through support for arts and charitable organisations as a benefactor and adviser.

Former parent The Honourable Robert Clive TADGELL AO For service to the judiciary, to the law, and to the community through contributions to higher education institutions and the Anglican Church in Australia.

The Honourable Justice Alan Henry GOLDBERG (’57), Melbourne, Victoria. For service to the judiciary, particularly in the areas of competition law and equity, and to the community as a contributor to the debate on human rights and civil liberties and as a supporter of the arts.

OAM (Medal in the General Division): Robert Donald KERR (’46), Mount Waverley, Victoria. For service to education and to supporting leadership training in developing countries.

Paul McDONALD SMITH (’75), Kew, Victoria. For service to the visual arts as a painter and lecturer and to the Victorian Artists Society.