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Tasmanian Anglican

February 2005

 

Anglicans receive Australia Day Honours

 

 

The Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division has been awarded to two Tasmanian Anglicans - congratulations to both!

Mr John Layton Hodgetts, New Norfolk

For service to the community, particularly through the activities and musical programs of the Derwent Valley Concert Band which he established in 1993. Layton has been Organist and Choirmaster of St Matthew's Anglican Church, New Norfolk, for 20 years.

Awards include: Tasmanian Regional Arts Award, 2001; Derwent Valley Australia Day Award, 1999; Tasmania Day Award, 1995

Mr Daniel William McNeill, Sandy Bay

For service to education and to the community of Tasmania.

St Michael's Collegiate School (Hobart), Principal, 1983-2003; National Council of Independent Schools Tasmanian representative, 1985-1987; Anglican Church Grammar School (Brisbane) Housemaster, 1969-1983.

Anglican Diocese of Tasmania Member of Synod; Director St David's Cathedral Foundation; Chairman of Advisory Board St John's Hospital; Member, Ethics Committee, 1988 2001; Past President Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem (Tasmanian Commandery)