Congratulations are warranted for two of our Bowls Section members.
Firstly, congratulations to Rowan Blogg, who was awarded the AM – General Division for service to veterinary science in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. The complete citation is as follows:
Dr John Rowan BLOGG, 1A Irymple Avenue, Malvern East Vic 3145
For service to veterinary science, particularly in the specialty of ophthalmology, and as an author and mentor.
· Academic Associate Senior Lecturer, School of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne.
· Honorary Veterinarian, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, 1956-1987; Honorary Life Governor, 1965.
· President, International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology.
· Established a specialist animal ophthalmology practice, since 1968.
· Author/Co-Author of:
o The Eye in Veterinary Practice, 3 volumes.
o Everydog.
o Eye Examination in the Performance Horse.
o Eye Injuries.
Also, congratulations are in order for Dean O’Neill, who has been selected in the Bowls Victoria Under 18 Boys Gold Squad this year.
