The 1955 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of
Elizabeth II, were appointments made by the Queen on the advice of the New Zealand government to
various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 9 June 1955.[1]
The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.
Charles Collins – of Wellington; city organist and treasurer of the
City Council.
Catherine Wishart Doctor. For social welfare services, especially as president of the New Zealand Free Kindergarten Union and of the Wellington Association.
Olive Marion Fairbairn – of
Dunedin. For social welfare services.
John Farrell – of Auckland. For services to the stage.
Lilian Ada Hill. For services as a public health nurse and nurse inspector.
Gladys Irene McDonald – of Dunedin. For social welfare services.
Jane McDougal – of
Wanganui. For social welfare services.
Nellie Eileen O'Callaghan ARRC. For services in connection with the Blinded Servicemen's Trust Board and as matron of the Rawhiti Surgical Hospital, Auckland.
The 1955 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of
Elizabeth II, were appointments made by the Queen on the advice of the New Zealand government to
various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 9 June 1955.[1]
The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.
Charles Collins – of Wellington; city organist and treasurer of the
City Council.
Catherine Wishart Doctor. For social welfare services, especially as president of the New Zealand Free Kindergarten Union and of the Wellington Association.
Olive Marion Fairbairn – of
Dunedin. For social welfare services.
John Farrell – of Auckland. For services to the stage.
Lilian Ada Hill. For services as a public health nurse and nurse inspector.
Gladys Irene McDonald – of Dunedin. For social welfare services.
Jane McDougal – of
Wanganui. For social welfare services.
Nellie Eileen O'Callaghan ARRC. For services in connection with the Blinded Servicemen's Trust Board and as matron of the Rawhiti Surgical Hospital, Auckland.