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State Funeral for The Honourable Joan Elizabeth Kirner AC.20 June 1938 –1 June 2015
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State Funeralfor
THE HONOURABLE JOAN ELIZABETH KIRNER AC
20 June 1938 1 June 2015
Williamstown Town Hall 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown Friday, 5 June 2015 at 10.00am
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THE HONOURABLE JOAN ELIZABETH KIRNER AC
20 June 1938 1 June 2015
42nd Premier of Victoria 1990 92
Member for Melbourne West 1982 88
Member for Williamstown 1988 94
Minister for Conservation, Forests and Lands 1985 88
Minister for Education 1988 90
Deputy Premier of Victoria 1989 90
Minister for Ethnic Affairs 1990 91
Minister for Womens Affairs 1990 92
Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Ethnic Affairs and Shadow Minister for Womens Affairs
1992 93Member of the Social Development committee
1982 85Prisons Service committee
1983She was honoured as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2012 for eminent service to the Parliament of Victoria and to the community through conservation initiatives, contributions to gender equality, the development
of education and training programs and the pursuit of civil rights and social inclusion. Recipient of the Centenary Medal in 2001. Distinguished member
of many professional, community and advisory bodies.
3Attended Aberfeldie State SchoolAttended Penleigh Presbyterian Ladies College
Attended University of Melbourne 1958Teacher, Ballarat Girls Technical College
President, Croydon North Kindergarten 1963 66Croydon North State School Parents Club 1969 72
Parent representative, Australian Schools Commission 1973 78President, Australian Council of State School Organisations 1971 77
Member, Australian College of Education 1976President, Victorian Federation of State Schools Parents Club 1971 77
Member, Institute of Education Admin 1978 81Victorian Employment Committee 1979 80
President, Croydon High School Council 1979 80Member, Western Region Education Centre 1981 82
Williamstown High School Council 1982Convenor, School Improvement Plan working party 1982
Footscray Institute of Technical Council 1982 85Victorian Institute of Secondary Education Council 1982 85Footscray and Newport College of TAFE Councils 1983 85
Patron, Living Museum of the WestMember, Ministerial inquiry into education services for the disabled 1982 83
Youth Policy Task Force 1983Member, MCG Trust 1990 98
Patron, Womens Circus since 1993President, Victorian Branch of the ALP 1994 95 and Deputy President, 1993 94
Chair, Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee 1993 94Chair, Employment Services Regulatory Authority (ESRA) 1994 97
Board Member, Evatt Foundation 1994 98Member, Nettforce 1994 98Positive Women since 1995
Board Member, Playbox Theatre since 1995Chair, Australian Centre for Equity in Education since 1996Founder and Co-convenor, Emilys List Australia since 1996
Board Member, Crossroads Salvation Army 1997 2001Co-author with Moira Rayner The Womens Power Handbook and Womens Power Pocket Book 1999
Domestic Violence Victoria since 2000Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee Vic. since 2000
Member, Childrens Television Foundation 2001Patron, Royal District Nursing Service since 2002
Chair, Ministerial Advisory Committee for Victorian Communities 2006Landcare movement
Essendon Football ClubVictorian Farmers Federation
Board Member, Museum VictoriaVictorian Communities AmbassadorAustralian Workers Heritage Centre
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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
ArrivalNocturnes of Chopin
CelebrantBishop Philip Huggins Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
Please Stand
NATIONAL ANTHEM OF AUSTRALIA
Australians all let us rejoiceFor we are young and free;Weve golden soil and wealth for toil;Our home is girt by sea.Our land abounds in natures giftsOf beauty rich and rare;In historys page, let every stageAdvance Australia Fair.In joyful strains then let us sing,Advance Australia Fair.
Please be seated
5THE WELCOME
Bishop Philip Huggins
Acknowledgement of country
Prayerful welcome
It is well with those who act generously...who conduct their affairs with justice...they will be remembered forever. Psalm 112: vs. 5-6
READING
Shakespeares Cymbeline Ms Caroline Hogg
Song
TRIBUTE
Early family yearsDr Max Cole
Community and parent engagementMs Jenny Beacham
Parliament and GovernmentMs Candy Broad
Song
TRIBUTE
Emilys ListMs Emily Lee-Ack
Indigenous partnershipsMr Paul Briggs
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PERSONAL REFLECTION
Ms Hutch Hussein
Song
QUIET TIME FOR MEDITATION AND PRAYER
Bishop Philip HugginsPlease stand
COMMITTAL PRAYER AND BLESSING
Bishop Philip Huggins
FAREWELL AND SONG
PROCESSION
The procession will be led by Nelson Brothers Funeral ServicesBishop HugginsThe State WreathThe CasketPall BearersFamilyGovernor-Generals RepresentativeThe Governor of VictoriaOfficial MournersPrivate Mourners
Please remain in your place until the procession has exited the Hall.
7Cover image: Dawn Stubbs, Born Australia 1952 Still Opening Doors (Joan Kirner, former Premier of Victoria) 2014
Oil on Panel, Private Collection
Ron and family are grateful for your support today and always.
Donations to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation can be made at https://foundation.petermac.org/Joan
Your personal tributes can be posted on www.valejoankirner.org
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Celebrant Bishop Philip Huggins
The Reader Ms Caroline Hogg
The Tribute Speakers Dr Max Cole
Ms Jenny Beacham Ms Candy Broad
Ms Emily Lee-Ack Mr Paul Briggs
Ms Hutch HusseinThe State Wreath
The Honourable Daniel Andrews MP Premier of Victoria
Pall Bearers Ron Kirner Kate Kirner
David Kirner Michael Kirner
Ned Kirner Sam Kirner
Williamstown Town Hall Hobsons Bay City Council
White creek stones shimmering hot. Black rock overhang.
Blue butterflies sipping cool air.
Ron KirnerBell Gorge
The Kimberley 1998
Maymyo go