Past
Dunlop Asia Medallists
2005
Paul Kelly, Editor-at-Large, The Australian
Through Paul Kelly's editorship of The Australian, his public
speeches, and through his writing, he has lifted the standard
of discussion and deliberation in enhancing Australia's appreciation
of Asia. Paul has been consistently the most perceptive observer
and interpreter of Australia-Asia relations among the fourth
estate over the past 25 years. The greater sophistication
with which Australia now relates to the region has unquestionably
been influenced significantly by Paul Kelly.
2004
Dr Harold Clough AO, OBE FTS - A pioneer
in establishing business relations with Asia and investing
in Indonesia through Clough Ltd, his understanding of business
in Asia and his enthusiasm in promoting the benefits of continued
Australia-Asia engagement, is an inspiration to future generations.
2003
Dr John Yu AC -
A paediatrician and Australian of the Year in 1996, in recognition
of his visionary leadership in building Australia's dynamic
and multi-faceted relationship with Greater China.
2001/2
The Hon Gough Whitlam AC QC and Mrs Margaret Whitlam AO -
Former Labor Prime Minister of Australia and his wife of nearly
60 years played a leading role in establishing the modern
Australia-China relationship.
2000
Mr Bill Armstrong - Executive Director, Australian
Volunteers International for 18 years. Mr Armstrong devoted
more than 30 years to leading volunteer involvement in the
Asian region.
1999
Stephen Fitzgerald AO - Professor Fitzgerald was appointed
Australia's first Ambassador to the People's Republic of China
and has contributed to Australia-Asia engagement.
1998
Professor John
Pearn AM, RFD - Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health,
Deputy Head of the Graduate School of Medicine, University of
Queensland, and Surgeon-General of the Australian Defence Forces.
1997
Professor Walter Taylor - Professor Taylor, in association
with colleagues in Thailand, pioneered research on plants
used in traditional medicine in Asia, which have properties
that relieve the symptoms of asthma. He devoted more than
30 years to nurturing scientists from Asia in their research.
1996
Dr George Tippett, AM - An anesthetist specialising in
techniques for cataract surgery, Dr Tippett's work has been
an invaluable contribution to the standard of health care
provided in the Asian region.
1995
Professor Peter Drysdale - Executive Director of the Australia-Japan
Research Centre and Professor at the Research School of Pacific
and Asian Studies, Australian National University. Professor
Drysdale made an outstanding contribution to the development
of students and to research collaboration.
1994
Professor Francis Billson - Professor Billson, the inaugural
Dunlop Asia Medallist, was an ophthalmic surgeon who dedicated
much of hs career to alleviating the suffering caused by blindness
in Bangladesh and elsewhere in South and Southeast Asia.
For further
information please contact;
The Program
Manager, Dunlop Fellowships
Sidney
Myer Asia Centre
Level 4 Sidney Myer Asia Centre
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Victoria 3010 Australia
Telephone: 613 8344 4800, Facsimile: 613 9347 1768
