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Award of Honour for 1995 granted to: John Henry (Jack) Wilkie THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- Your exceptional contribution to the knowledge of Australia’s indigenous orchids, through your exploration of a special area in the Bellenden Ker Range, with access only by foot and pedal. Your contribution to scientific knowledge by the collection […]

Award of Honour for 1992 granted to: Kenneth Alexander MacPherson THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- You have observed the native flora, and particularly the native orchids from your school days, and over the years, you have been considered an authority on the flora of the Proserpine region. You have a long period in

Image courtesy Lois Dixon-Ward   Award of Honour for 1987 granted to: Gerald McCraith THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- You joined the Victorian Orchid Club in 1931 when it was the only orchid society in Australia. After the war, you joined the committee of the Victorian Orchid Club and have been an active

Image courtesy Murray Corrigan Award of Honour for 1987 granted to: William H. Murdoch THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- You were largely instrumental in the formation of the Australasian Native Orchid Society, and were its foundation president for 3 years followed by vice-president for a further 3 years. You have been honoured with

Image courtesy Paul Slade Award of Honour for 1987 granted to: George Hermon Slade THE GRANTING OF THIS AWARD RECOGNISES THAT:- You have been involved with the conservation of orchids, growing them for close study for over 50 years. You were a foundation member of the Orchid Society of New South Wales and were the

In memory of RONALD JAMES WRIGHT 1929 ~ 20th November, 2001 Ron was a member of Orchid Societies in Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat, principally the Maribyrnong Orchid Society that he joined in 1983. He joined the Committee in1985 and was elected Vice President in 1993, serving this office with distinction until he was elected President

In memory of SYDNEY JAMES WALDIE ~ 27th September, 1997 With much regret members were advised of the passing of Sid Waldie on Saturday 27th September, 1997. The President made the sad announcement at the September monthly meeting of the Society. Our late friend joined Western Suburbs Orchid Society in 1965 and later The Orchid

In memory of Mrs. ARTHUR LOVETT A donation has been made to the Australian Orchid Trust Fund bythe North Brisbane Orchid Society (Queensland). AOTF: 248

In memory of JOHN YOUNG A donation has been made to the Australian Orchid Trust Fund by theRedcliffe and District Orchid Society (Queensland). AOTF: 44

In loving memory of JOHN WOODWARD A donation has been made to the Australian Orchid Trust Fund byBev Woodward, Tasmania. AOTF: 3165 A donation has been made to the Australian Orchid Trust Fund by theDirectors of The Australian Orchid Foundation. AOTF: 3228