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Congratulations to alumni and staff whose contributions to their field and the community were acknowledged in the 2008 Australia Day Honours List.

Sir James W Cruthers AO CitWA (Hon DLitt 2005)
For service through community and charitable organisations particularly in health and medical research, to the media and the arts.

Adjunct Professor Michael Lawrence-Brown AO
For service to medicine in the field of endovascular surgery, as a clinician, researcher and teacher and through contributions to professional organisations.

Mr Thomas James Alford AM (BCom 1975)
For service to horticulture, particularly native plant conservation and through support for Kings Park Botanic Garden and the community.

Mr Kenneth Walter Court AM (BEc 1965)
For service to business and commerce, particularly the development and promotion of trade relations, to the manufacturing sector and through executive roles with industry bodies.

Dr Lorna Fay Melville AM (BSc (Hons) 1967)
For service to veterinary science in the field of virology through research, advisory roles and surveillance programs in the area of arbovirus infection.

Dr Robin Jennifer Harvey OAM (BA 1979; DipEd 1980; PhD 2001)
For community service, contributions to national classifications standards and child psychology and community health.

Mrs Berta Frances von Bibra OAM (LLB 1959)
For community service particularly with political, legal and medical organisations.