MHSOBA recognises and warmly congratulates those Old Boys who received Australia Day Honours in 2020

OFFICER (AO) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Australian Army
Lieutenant General Gregory Charles BILTON, AO CSC
MHS 1979-1982

For distinguished service in the appointments of Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army in the Pacific, Deputy Chief of Joint Operations and Commander Forces Command. Lieutenant General Bilton’s exceptional strategic leadership and diplomacy has strengthened Defence’s relationships with our major allies and regional partners across the Indo-Pacific region, prepared Army for the introduction of new and transformative capabilities and led the modernisation of Army’s training. His actions have significantly contributed to the advancement of Australia’s national interests. His service represents the highest ideals of the Australian Defence Force and reflects great credit upon himself and the Australian Army.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Stephen Vincent COLES, AM BVScs
MHS 1970-1973 (died early 2019)

For significant service to veterinary science, and to professional bodies.

Owner/operator of Sandringham Veterinary Hospital, instrumental in the formation of the Australian Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) in 1990, an |early member, completing the first exam intake, and becoming it’s first examiner in 1994, subsequently a life member. Completed the American Veterinary Dental College Diploma. Introduced veterinary dentistry to Melbourne University’s Vet Science Course. Worked pro bono at the Melbourne Zoo for 20 years, awarded a Zoo and Wildlife Fellowship in 2017.

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists • Member, 1993-2019. Dentistry Chapter • Former Examiner. • Life Member. • Foundation Member, 1993-2019. Australian Veterinary Dental Society • Co-Founder, 1990. Zoological Board of Victoria • Former Scientific Associate. Melbourne Zoo • Volunteer Veterinarian and Veterinary Dental Specialist (pro bono), 1988-2019. National Veterinary Care • Foundation Director, 2015-2019. • Former Member, Vet Advisory Committee. Greencross • Executive Director, 2007-2012. • Foundation Director and Shareholder. Other Veterinary • Co-Founder, Australian Veterinary Alliance. • Former Honorary Principal Fellow, The University of Melbourne. • Veterinarian, 1978-2019. Community • Member, Regional Recovery Group, Southern Brown Bandicoots, Western Biosphere Reserve, 2012-2019. Awards and recognition includes: • People’s Choice Award, Zoos Victoria Hall of Fame, 2017. • Small Animal Practitioner of the Year, Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association, 1996.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Dr Robert Jeffrey SWARD AM BSc, PhD
MHS 1965-1969

For significant service to primary industry, to genetechnology, and to the Jewish community.

Australian Government Gene Technology Regulator • Member, Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee, since 2015. • Member, Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee, since 2017. Department of Primary Industries Victoria • Manager, Biotechnology Policy Portfolio, 2003-2012. • Former Executive Officer, DPI’s Gene Technology Standing Committee. • Former Plant Virologist. Other • Private Consultant, BioBotanicals Consulting, current. • Reviewer, ‘Gene Technology Act 2001’, Queensland Parliament/Foursight Associates, 2013. • Former Chair, Industry Development Committee, GM Taskforce, Commonwealth Primary Industry. • Former Member, Victorian Gene Technology Ethics Committee. • Former Member, National Agricultural, Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology Advisory Group, AusBiotech. • Former Experimental Officer, Division of Horticulture, CSIRO. Temple Beth Israel • President, 2015-2016. • Vice-President, 2010-2012 and 2013-2015. • Board Member, 2007-2017. • Founding Director/Trustee, L’dor Va’dor Foundation, current. • Former Member, Finance Committee. • Former Chair, Fundraisin Committee. • Member, Vision 100 Committee, current • Chair, Organising Committee, UPJ Biennial, 2018. Community • Volunteer, Sacred Heart Mission, since 2008. • Former Member, Scouts Victoria. Freemasons Victoria • Master, 1985-1986. • Freemason, 1978-2012.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Vincent Lloyd Douglas TREMAINE, AM BBus
MHS 1972-1975

For significant service to shipping infrastructure and freight transport.

Ports Australia • Chairman, 2014-2018. • Director, 2002-2018. South Australian Freight Council • Chairman, 2003-2009. Shipping infrastructure sector • Chief Executive Officer, Flinders Port Holdings, 2002-2018. • Regional General Manager Victoria, Toll Ports and Resources, 1996-2002. • Executive General Manager Marketing and Finance, Port of Geelong Authority, 1989- 1995. • Board Member, Napier Port Holdings, current. Chamber of Commerce and Industry South Australia (Business SA) • Chairman, 2010-2018. • Director, 2003-2018. National Heavy Vehicle Regulator • Board Member, 2012-2018. • Chair, Finance and Audit Committee. Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club • President, 1987-1995. • Life Member, since 1994. • Club Captain, 1981-1984. • Vice-Club Captain, 1980-1981. • Member, since 1979. West Lakes Triathlon Club • President, 2005-2012. • Life Member, since 2014. • Member, since 2003. Triathlon SA (TriSA) • Vice-President, 2005-2009. • Member, since 2003.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Dr Shane Thomas HUNTINGTON, OAM BSc PhD
MHS 1986-1989

For service to science as a communicator.

University of Melbourne • Deputy Director, Strategy and Partnerships, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, since 2018. • Deputy Director, Melbourne Academic Centre for Health, 2016- 2019. • Principal Strategy Advisor, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, 2011- 2017. • Principal Strategy Advisor, Vice Chancellor, 2009-2011. • Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Quantum Communications Victoria, School of Physics, 2005-2008. • Science and Engineering Host, Upclose podcast, 2008-2015. • Adjunct Senior Researcher, School of Physics. Community • Presenter, Einstein A Go-Go, Radio 3RRR, since 1993. • Co-Founder, Telescopes in Schools Program, since 2011. Science • Founder and Director, The Innovation Group Pty Ltd, since 1999. Awards and recognition includes: • Tall Poppy Award, Australian Institute of Policy and Science, 2006.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
The Reverend Albert William ROSIER, OAM
MHS 1947-1950

For service to the Uniting Church of Australia, and to the community.

Uniting Church of Australia • Minister of Religion, Uniting Church, since 1958. • Minister of Canberra Methodist Circuit, 1960-1965. • Chaplain, Royal Australian Army Reserve, Royal Military College, Duntroon, 1964- 1965. • Chaplain and Principal Chaplain, Royal Australian Navy, 1966-1987. • Chaplain, Royal North Shore Hospital, 1987-1998. OSL Healing Ministries, Order of St Luke the Physician in Australia • New South Wales State Chaplain, 2006-2011. • Australian Warden, 1993- 1996. • Warden-Elect, 1992-1993. • Honorary Life Member. Hills District (NSW) Returned Services League of Australia Sub-branch • President. • ANZAC Day Service Coordinator, Galston Cenotaph, since 2014.

Medal of the Order of Australia
Russell (John) Beynon O.A.M., B. Pharm
MHS 1955-1958

For service to the community of Bairnsdale.

A member of the MHS Athletics team, John matriculated in 1958 and went on to study pharmacy. Graduating in 1962, he worked in both Australia and the U.K. Returning to Australia in 1968, he settled in Bairnsdale where he purchased a pharmacy and still resides. John’s contribution to the Bairnsdale community includes roles as District Governor, Past President and Life Member of the Apex Club of Bairnsdale; Paul Harris Fellow, Past President, and current member of the Rotary Club of Bairnsdale; Bairnsdale Town Councillor 1973 -1984, including Mayor 1979 – 1980; Former Chairman of the Bairnsdale Aquatic & Recreation Centre Committee; Former Chairman of the East Gippsland YMCA Board; Justice of the Peace from 1979 to the present, and Foundation Chairman of the East Gippsland J.P’s Group; and Bail Justice from 1991 – 2016.