'This book celebrates this milestone 50th anniversary by taking a close up look at the lives of each recipient and revealing talented and admirable role models Australia can be proud of. Among a fascinating collection of scientists, sportspeople, entertainers, doctors, leaders, soldiers and environmentalists you will meet opera diva Dame Joan Sutherland, war hero Sir Ernest Edward Weary' Dunlop and outstanding athlete Catherine Freeman.' Source: Libraries Australia. (Sighted 09/12/2010).