Congratulations to John Harry on his Australian Honour announced today. It is gratifying to see Club members recognised in this way.

John has been a significant contributor to Mercantile and the sport of rowing for many years. He is currently a trustee of the Club's Foundation. His member profile shows the depth and extent of his work.

His citation and details are as follows:

For service to the community, to rowing, and to the legal profession.

Lasallian Foundation

 Chairman, 2014-2018.

 Director, 2013-2018.

Charitable

 Director, NotFair Art Foundation, 2015-2017.

 Chairman, Brainwave Australia, 2003-2007.

 Director, Melbourne Grammar School Foundation, 1997-2000.

 Director, Life Education Centre (now Life Education) Victoria, 1986-1987.

 Director, The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Trust, 1985-1987.

Business

 Chairman, Henry Buck Pty Ltd, 2014.

 Founder and Chairman, Arcadis Capital Pty Ltd, 2002-2013.

 Chairman, Sedimentary Holdings Limited, 2000-2006.

 Chairman, Tolhurst Noall Limited, 2000-2005.

 Vice-President, Singapore-Australia Business Council, 1996-1999.

Allens (formerly Allens Arthur Robinson - AAR)

 Inaugural Director, AAR, 2001-2002.

 Founder and Managing Director, Allens Business Solutions, 2001-2002.

 Managing Partner, Asia, 1996-2002.

 Leader, Asia Practice Group, Allens Arthur Robinson Alliance, 1986-1990.

 Partner, Arthur Robinson and Hedderwicks, 1984.

 Partner, Hedderwick, Fookes and Alston, 1982.

Law Other

 Member, Law Institute of Victoria, 1971-2005.

 Former Honorary Solicitor, Hanover Welfare Services (Launch Housing).

 Advisory Board Member, Asian Law Centre, The University of Melbourne, 1992-1995.

 Member, Banking and Consumer Credit Committee, Law Council of Australia, 1982-

1985.

 Member, Australian Mining and Petroleum Law Association, 1982-2003.

 Senior Legal Officer, CRA Limited, 1972-1977.

 Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria, 1971.

Rowing Victoria

 Inductee, Hall of Fame, 2015.

 Assistant Secretary, Victorian Rowing Association, 1971-1972.

 Represented Victoria seven times in the King's Cup championships for eights, winning

twice in 1969 and 1970.

Rowing Other

 Chairman, National Regatta Organising Committee, Rowing Australia, 1992.

 Chairman, Melburnia Club, Melbourne Boys Grammar Rowing, 1988-1990. 

 President, Melbourne Girls Grammar School Rowing Club, 1982-1983.

 Captain, Mercantile Rowing Club, 1974-1975.

 Trustee, Mercantile Rowing Club Foundation, since circa 2015.

Wild Fire Wines

 Co-Founder, since 2018.