Congratulations to members of the Newington Community recognised in the Australia Day Honours from January 2019.

Major Ross Wehby CSM (ON 1998) was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Joint Close Air Support as Officer Commanding Joint Terminal Attack Control Troop and Chief Instructor, Standardisation Officer at Number 4 Squadron.

Associate Professor Terence Birtles OAM (ON 1956) Awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the General Division for service to the community through a range of roles.

Raymond Harding AM, father of Jem Harding (ON 1999), Benjamin Harding (ON 2003) and Sam Harding (ON 2006), awarded for significant service to the broadcast media, particularly as a script writer and producer for television.

Congratulations Associate Professor Terry Birtles OAM (ON 1956) on the publication of his book Driven – Francis Edwin Birtles – Trans-Australian Overlander, Cinematographer & Writer.  If you would like to learn more about this book or purchase it, please click here.

ONU at the United Nations – ONU President, Alex Baykitch AM (ON 1982) who earlier this year was working with the United Nations in New York, was able to have Angus Mackie Williams (ON 2018) and Daniel Baykitch (ON 2018) join him as his guests on the floor of the General Assembly.

Congratulations Alexander Lewis (ON 2000). Alexander who played the part of Tony in the 2019 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour’s production of West Side Story. Toi, Toi, Toi!

Congratulations and Best Wishes William Mai (ON 2018), Jeno Suh (ON 2018) and Nolan Whitcomb (ON 2018) as you commence your studies at Oxford University.

Congratulations Dr Michael Bosman (ON 2010) has graduated Doctor of Medicine at the University of Queensland, including two Dean’s Awards.  Michael is now an intern at Toowoomba Hospital having served his residency in Rockhampton.

Newington and The National Trust (NSW).  Two Old Boys The Hon Garry Downes AM (ON 1960) and Ian Stephenson (ON 1973) continue on the board.  We thank them for their ongoing work in the conservation of Australia’s built and natural heritage.

Congratulations Michael Rees (ON 2011) – awarded an Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholarship.

Lt Col John Joseph Moore AM RFD CMC (ON 1953) we congratulate you on receiving the following Freemasonry awards: At the December meeting of Lodge Wyvern on Monday 10th, John was awarded a 60 Year Certificate and Jewel, acknowledging his continued service to Freemasonry. In addition, at the Grand Communication of the United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT, John received conferral of the rank of Past Junior Grand Warden, to acknowledge his service to Freemasonry in general and to the Grand Lodge in particular.

Bailey Simonsson (ON 2016) debuted with the Canberra Raiders on 17 March after previously being with the New Zealand Rugby Sevens. Bailey with his blistering pace and silky footwork has had 4 appearances and made 1 try since joining the Canberra Raiders.

Angus Bell (ON 2018) and Nathan Lawson (ON 2016) had a successful win in the Oceanic U20s Championship Australia against New Zealand at Bond Uni QLD.

Matt Hood (ON 2012) and Simon Kennewell (ON 2015) have both been named as members of the Australian Rugby Men’s 7 squad to tour England. Both hope to represent Australia at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Cameron Murray (ON 2015) current lock position for South Sydney. Cameron is 21 and has played only 44 NRL games and has now been called up as one of five debutantes for the NSW squad for State of Origin I in Brisbane, Wednesday 5 June 2019. The master of State of Origin minutiae, legendary NSW coach Phil Gould, says “A NSW victory in game one could hinge on a Cameron Murray play-the-ball”. Congratulations to Cameron.