Arthur Roden Cutler
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Sir Roden Cutler, was an Australian diplomat, the longest serving Governor of New South Wales and a recipient of the Victoria Cross
, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth
armed forces.
, was Deputy Premier of New South Wales
from 1965 to 1975. Arthur grew up in the Sydney Harbour suburb of Manly
where he attended the Manly Village Public School. At the age of 15 he enrolled at Sydney Boys High School
. After school, he worked for the Texas Company Australasia, later to become Texaco
. He studied economics during the night at the University of Sydney
, joining the Sydney University Regiment
in 1936.
On 10 November 1939, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the militia. He enjoyed all sports, especially riding, rifle shooting and water polo, and was awarded a University Blue in swimming. As an 18 year-old lifesaver, he swam to the aid of a surfer who was being circled by a large shark. The shark brushed him twice as he helped the surfer to the beach.
In May 1940, he transferred from the citizen's militia to the Second Australian Imperial Force
, receiving a commission in the 2/5th Field Regiment
, Royal Australian Artillery, Australian 7th Division
.
. During the period between 19 June and 6 July, in the Merdjayoun-Damour
area of Syria
, and as part of the Battle of Merdjayoun
, Lieutenant Cutler's exploits included repairing a telephone
line under heavy fire, repulsing enemy tank
attacks, setting up an outpost to bring fire to a road used by the enemy and, with a 25-pound field gun, demolishing a post threatening the Australian advance. Later, during the Battle of Damour
, he was seriously wounded and when rescued 26 hours later his leg had to be amputated. Cutler received the Victoria Cross
for his actions in the Merdjayoun-Damour area, and was medically discharged in 1942.
. At the age of 29 he was appointed High Commissioner to New Zealand
(1946–1952). Other postings within the Commonwealth followed; he served in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) (1952–1955) and was the Australian Minister in Egypt
during the Suez Crisis
in 1956. As a result of his service in Egypt, Cutler was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
(CBE) in the 1957 New Year's Honours.Citation: Envoy and Minister to Egypt.
Cutler acted as Secretary-General of the South-East Asia Council of Ministers meeting in Canberra
in January 1957 and became Chief of Protocol of the Department of External Affairs (1957–58). Cutler was also State President of the RSL in 1958. He was Australian High Commissioner in Pakistan
, (1958–1961), and Australian Consul-General in New York
, (1961–1965), during which period he was the Australian delegate to the United Nations General Assembly
in 1962, 1963 and 1964 and was the Australian Representative to independence of the Republic of Somalia in 1960.
For his diplomatic services to Australia, he was honoured by The Queen
as a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in December 1965.KCMG, itsanhonour.gov.au
Citation: Governor designate of New South Wales. He was further honoured as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in 1970.KCVO, itsanhonour.gov.au
Citation: Governor of New South Wales 1966–81. He was appointed a Knight of the Order of Australia (AK) in 1981.Citation: In recognition of service to the Crown. By His Excellency's Command, David I. Smith, Official Secretary to the Governor General. Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. S62A 7 April 1981.
His final diplomatic posting, in 1965, as Ambassador to The Netherlands
, was cut short in 1966 when he returned home as Governor of New South Wales, an office that he served for a record 15 years, through four Premiers, and a change of government after eleven years of conservative rule. Such was his popularity that the Labor
Premier, Neville Wran
, extended his last term until 1981.
In 1975, his advice to the then Governor-General
, Sir John Kerr, that he should warn Prime Minister
Gough Whitlam
of his impending dismissal, was ignored. As the longest-serving state governor, Cutler occasionally acted as Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia in the absence of the governor-general. He acted as administrator during Kerr's term from 20 February-13 March 1975, 12–24 May 1975, 16–17 September 1975, 23 December 1975 – 3 February 1976, 26 April – 14 June 1977 and finally 23–28 August 1977.
(1981–86). Throughout the republican debate and referendum he remained a staunch monarchist and proud Australian, believing the monarchy
brought stability, continuity and tradition to his country. He co-operated with the popular Australian novelist Colleen McCullough
on a biography, Roden Cutler, VC, which appeared in 1998. Cutler died on 22 February 2002 following a long illness. He was accorded the rare honour of a State Funeral on 28 February 2002 by the New South Wales Government.
and his Primary school, Manly Village, who have also dedicated memorials to Sir Roden Cutler on the 90th anniversary of his birth.
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Appointments 2002: Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia
(Hon.FCA).
Honorary degrees In 1967, he was appointed a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) (Hon.LLD) by the University of Sydney
. In 1967, he was appointed a Doctor of Science
(honoris causa) (Hon.DSc) of the University of New South Wales
and Newcastle
(NSW). On 19 June 1981, Cutler was conferred admitted as an Honorary Doctor of Letters
(Hon.DLitt) by the University of New England
. In 1985, Cutler was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters (Hon.DLitt) by the University of Wollongong
.
Honorary military appointments 20 January 196619 January 1981: Honorary Colonel of the Royal New South Wales Regiment
. 20 January 19661985: Honorary Colonel of the Sydney University Regiment
.
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...
armed forces.
Early life
Arthur Roden Cutler was born on 24 May 1916. His cousin, Sir Charles CutlerCharles Cutler
Sir Charles Benjamin Cutler KBE, ED was an Australian politician, holding office for 28 years as an elected member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Orange...
, was Deputy Premier of New South Wales
Deputy Premier of New South Wales
The Deputy Premier of New South Wales is the second-most senior officer in the Government of New South Wales. The Deputy Premiership has been a ministerial portfolio since 1932, and the Deputy Premier is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Premier....
from 1965 to 1975. Arthur grew up in the Sydney Harbour suburb of Manly
Manly, New South Wales
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Manly is located 17 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre of the local government area of Manly Council, in the Northern Beaches region.-History:Manly was named...
where he attended the Manly Village Public School. At the age of 15 he enrolled at Sydney Boys High School
Sydney Boys High School
Sydney Boys High School is an academically selective public secondary school for boys, located in the City of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, with 1,180 students, from years 7 to 12...
. After school, he worked for the Texas Company Australasia, later to become Texaco
Texaco
Texaco is the name of an American oil retail brand. Its flagship product is its fuel "Texaco with Techron". It also owns the Havoline motor oil brand....
. He studied economics during the night at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
, joining the Sydney University Regiment
Sydney University Regiment
Sydney University Regiment is an officer training regiment of the Australian Army Reserve. It can trace its lineage back to 1900 when the University Volunteer Rifle Corps was raised as a unit of the colonial New South Wales Defence Force. Over time this unit has undergone a number of name and role...
in 1936.
On 10 November 1939, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the militia. He enjoyed all sports, especially riding, rifle shooting and water polo, and was awarded a University Blue in swimming. As an 18 year-old lifesaver, he swam to the aid of a surfer who was being circled by a large shark. The shark brushed him twice as he helped the surfer to the beach.
In May 1940, he transferred from the citizen's militia to the Second Australian Imperial Force
Second Australian Imperial Force
The Second Australian Imperial Force was the name given to the volunteer personnel of the Australian Army in World War II. Under the Defence Act , neither the part-time Militia nor the full-time Permanent Military Force could serve outside Australia or its territories unless they volunteered to...
, receiving a commission in the 2/5th Field Regiment
2/5th Field Regiment (Australia)
The 2/5th Field Regiment was an Australian Army artillery regiment formed on 25 April 1940, as part of the 7th Division in 1940 during World War II. The regiment was part of the North African Campaign, Syria-Lebanon Campaign, Salamaua-Lae campaign, Finisterre Range campaign and the Borneo campaign....
, Royal Australian Artillery, Australian 7th Division
Australian 7th Division
The 7th Division was an infantry division of the Australian Army. It was formed in February 1940 to serve in World War II, as part of the Second Australian Imperial Force...
.
Military service
In 1941, Cutler served with the 2/5th in the Syria-Lebanon CampaignSyria-Lebanon campaign
The Syria–Lebanon campaign, also known as Operation Exporter, was the Allied invasion of Vichy French-controlled Syria and Lebanon, in June–July 1941, during World War II. Time Magazine referred to the fighting as a "mixed show" while it was taking place and the campaign remains little known, even...
. During the period between 19 June and 6 July, in the Merdjayoun-Damour
Damour
Damour is a Lebanese Christian town that is 24 kilometres south of Beirut. The name of the town is derived from the name of the Phoenician god Damoros who symbolized immortality ....
area of Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
, and as part of the Battle of Merdjayoun
Battle of Merdjayoun
Battle of Merdjayoun - In the Syria-Lebanon campaign of World War II, Australian troops fought a long and sometimes costly battle around Merdjayoun. They held a pass which could have allowed the Vichy French forces into the British Mandate of Palestine, with dire results...
, Lieutenant Cutler's exploits included repairing a telephone
Telephone
The telephone , colloquially referred to as a phone, is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sounds, usually the human voice. Telephones are a point-to-point communication system whose most basic function is to allow two people separated by large distances to talk to each other...
line under heavy fire, repulsing enemy tank
Tank
A tank is a tracked, armoured fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat which combines operational mobility, tactical offensive, and defensive capabilities...
attacks, setting up an outpost to bring fire to a road used by the enemy and, with a 25-pound field gun, demolishing a post threatening the Australian advance. Later, during the Battle of Damour
Battle of Damour
The Battle of Damour was the final major operation of the Australian forces during the Syria-Lebanon Campaign of World War II.-Background:In 1941, Damour was the French administrative capital...
, he was seriously wounded and when rescued 26 hours later his leg had to be amputated. Cutler received the Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
for his actions in the Merdjayoun-Damour area, and was medically discharged in 1942.
VC citation
Diplomatic and vice-regal career
Following the war, Cutler began a long career in the Australian diplomatic serviceDiplomacy
Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states...
. At the age of 29 he was appointed High Commissioner to New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
(1946–1952). Other postings within the Commonwealth followed; he served in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) (1952–1955) and was the Australian Minister in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
during the Suez Crisis
Suez Crisis
The Suez Crisis, also referred to as the Tripartite Aggression, Suez War was an offensive war fought by France, the United Kingdom, and Israel against Egypt beginning on 29 October 1956. Less than a day after Israel invaded Egypt, Britain and France issued a joint ultimatum to Egypt and Israel,...
in 1956. As a result of his service in Egypt, Cutler was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(CBE) in the 1957 New Year's Honours.Citation: Envoy and Minister to Egypt.
Cutler acted as Secretary-General of the South-East Asia Council of Ministers meeting in Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
in January 1957 and became Chief of Protocol of the Department of External Affairs (1957–58). Cutler was also State President of the RSL in 1958. He was Australian High Commissioner in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
, (1958–1961), and Australian Consul-General in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, (1961–1965), during which period he was the Australian delegate to the United Nations General Assembly
United Nations General Assembly
For two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly, see:* General Assembly members* General Assembly observersThe United Nations General Assembly is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation...
in 1962, 1963 and 1964 and was the Australian Representative to independence of the Republic of Somalia in 1960.
For his diplomatic services to Australia, he was honoured by The Queen
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize,...
as a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in December 1965.KCMG, itsanhonour.gov.au
Citation: Governor designate of New South Wales. He was further honoured as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in 1970.KCVO, itsanhonour.gov.au
Citation: Governor of New South Wales 1966–81. He was appointed a Knight of the Order of Australia (AK) in 1981.Citation: In recognition of service to the Crown. By His Excellency's Command, David I. Smith, Official Secretary to the Governor General. Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. S62A 7 April 1981.
His final diplomatic posting, in 1965, as Ambassador to The Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, was cut short in 1966 when he returned home as Governor of New South Wales, an office that he served for a record 15 years, through four Premiers, and a change of government after eleven years of conservative rule. Such was his popularity that the Labor
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
Premier, Neville Wran
Neville Wran
Neville Kenneth Wran, AC, CNZM, QC was the Premier of New South Wales from 1976 until 1986. He was National President of the Australian Labor Party from 1980 to 1986 and Chairman of both the Lionel Murphy Foundation and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation from 1986...
, extended his last term until 1981.
In 1975, his advice to the then Governor-General
Governor-General of Australia
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the representative in Australia at federal/national level of the Australian monarch . He or she exercises the supreme executive power of the Commonwealth...
, Sir John Kerr, that he should warn Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Australia
The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia is the highest minister of the Crown, leader of the Cabinet and Head of Her Majesty's Australian Government, holding office on commission from the Governor-General of Australia. The office of Prime Minister is, in practice, the most powerful...
Gough Whitlam
Gough Whitlam
Edward Gough Whitlam, AC, QC , known as Gough Whitlam , served as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia. Whitlam led the Australian Labor Party to power at the 1972 election and retained government at the 1974 election, before being dismissed by Governor-General Sir John Kerr at the climax of the...
of his impending dismissal, was ignored. As the longest-serving state governor, Cutler occasionally acted as Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia in the absence of the governor-general. He acted as administrator during Kerr's term from 20 February-13 March 1975, 12–24 May 1975, 16–17 September 1975, 23 December 1975 – 3 February 1976, 26 April – 14 June 1977 and finally 23–28 August 1977.
Later life
Following the end of his term as Governor, Cutler was given various Chairmanships and business appointments including as Chairman of Ansett Express (1981–92) and the State Bank of New South WalesState Bank of New South Wales
The State Bank of New South Wales was a bank that was owned by the Government of New South Wales. It existed from 1933 until 2000, when it was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank....
(1981–86). Throughout the republican debate and referendum he remained a staunch monarchist and proud Australian, believing the monarchy
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which the office of head of state is usually held until death or abdication and is often hereditary and includes a royal house. In some cases, the monarch is elected...
brought stability, continuity and tradition to his country. He co-operated with the popular Australian novelist Colleen McCullough
Colleen McCullough
Colleen McCullough-Robinson, , is an internationally acclaimed Australian author.-Life:McCullough was born in Wellington, in outback central west New South Wales, in 1937 to James and Laurie McCullough. Her mother was a New Zealander of part-Māori descent. During her childhood, her family moved...
on a biography, Roden Cutler, VC, which appeared in 1998. Cutler died on 22 February 2002 following a long illness. He was accorded the rare honour of a State Funeral on 28 February 2002 by the New South Wales Government.
Sir Roden Cutler Charity
The Sir Roden Cutler Charity is a charity that helps the elderly and physically handicapped to be mobile, and also helps with transport to and from their medical appointments. Many people have contributed to this cause, notably Sir Roden Cutler's former High School Sydney Boys HighSydney Boys High School
Sydney Boys High School is an academically selective public secondary school for boys, located in the City of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, with 1,180 students, from years 7 to 12...
and his Primary school, Manly Village, who have also dedicated memorials to Sir Roden Cutler on the 90th anniversary of his birth.
Titles
- 19161939: Roden Cutler, Esq
- 19391942: Lieutenant Roden Cutler
- 19421946: Lieutenant Roden Cutler VC
- 19461952: His Excellency Mr Roden Cutler VC, His Majesty's Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand
- 19521955: His Excellency Mr Roden Cutler VC, Her Majesty's Australian High Commissioner to Ceylon
- 19561957: His Excellency Mr Roden Cutler VC, Her Majesty's Australian Minister to Egypt
- 19581961: His Excellency Mr Roden Cutler VC, CBE, Her Majesty's Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan
- 19611965: His Excellency Mr Roden Cutler VC, CBE, Her Majesty's Australian Consul-General in New York
- 19651966: His Excellency Sir Roden Cutler VC, KCMG, CBE, Her Majesty's Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands
- 19661970: His Excellency Sir Roden Cutler VC, KCMG, CBE, Governor of New South Wales
- 19701981: His Excellency Sir Roden Cutler VC, KCMG, KCVO, CBE, Governor of New South Wales
- 19812006: Sir Roden Cutler VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE
Honours
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Victoria Cross Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.... (VC) |
(1941) |
| Knight of the Order of Australia Order of Australia The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"... (AK) |
(1981) | |
| Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Order of St Michael and St George The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III.... (KCMG) |
(1965) | |
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Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Royal Victorian Order The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys... (KCVO) |
(1970) |
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions... (CBE) |
(1957) |
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Knight of Justice of the Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem (KStJ) | (1965) |
| 1939–45 Star | ||
| Africa Star Africa Star The Africa Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in the Second World War.The Star was awarded for a minimum of one day service in an operational area of North Africa between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943... |
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| Defence Medal | ||
| War Medal 1939–1945 War Medal 1939–1945 The War Medal 1939–1945 was a British decoration awarded to those who had served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. In the Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been served at sea... |
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| Australia Service Medal 1939-45 Australia Service Medal 1939-45 The Australia Service Medal 1939-45 recognises service by Australia's armed forces, Mercantile Marine and Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II.... |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.-Issue:For Coronation and Jubilee medals, the practice up until 1977 was that United Kingdom authorities decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to... |
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II... |
Appointments 2002: Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is the professional accounting body representing Chartered Accountants in Australia. It has over 50,000 members and has some 12,000 students. It is a founding member of the Global Accounting Alliance .-History:The Institute of Chartered...
(Hon.FCA).
Honorary degrees In 1967, he was appointed a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) (Hon.LLD) by the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
. In 1967, he was appointed a Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
(honoris causa) (Hon.DSc) of the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
and Newcastle
University of Newcastle, Australia
The University of Newcastle is an Australian public university that was established in 1965. The University's main and largest campus is located in Callaghan, a suburb of Newcastle in New South Wales...
(NSW). On 19 June 1981, Cutler was conferred admitted as an Honorary Doctor of Letters
Doctor of Letters
Doctor of Letters is a university academic degree, often a higher doctorate which is frequently awarded as an honorary degree in recognition of outstanding scholarship or other merits.-Commonwealth:...
(Hon.DLitt) by the University of New England
University of New England
University of New England may refer to:* University of New England , in New South Wales* University of New England , in Biddeford, Maine...
. In 1985, Cutler was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters (Hon.DLitt) by the University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong is a public university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney...
.
Honorary military appointments 20 January 196619 January 1981: Honorary Colonel of the Royal New South Wales Regiment
Royal New South Wales Regiment
The Royal New South Wales Regiment is a reserve infantry regiment of the Australian Army based in the state of New South Wales. The regiment consists of four battalions:-Organisation:*1st/19th Battalion*2nd/17th Battalion*4th/3rd Battalion...
. 20 January 19661985: Honorary Colonel of the Sydney University Regiment
Sydney University Regiment
Sydney University Regiment is an officer training regiment of the Australian Army Reserve. It can trace its lineage back to 1900 when the University Volunteer Rifle Corps was raised as a unit of the colonial New South Wales Defence Force. Over time this unit has undergone a number of name and role...
.
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20 January 196619 January 1981: Honorary Air CommodoreAir CommodoreAir commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
of No. 22 SquadronNo. 22 Squadron RAAFNo. 22 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force mixed regular and reserve squadron that provides support for the RAAF in the Sydney region. Formed in 1936, the squadron served in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War, and later followed the Pacific war as far as the Philippines...
, Royal Australian Air ForceRoyal Australian Air ForceThe Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
.