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<abstract>The A. J. Birch Medal has been awarded annually by the Organic Chemistry Division of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute since 1992. Sometimes called the Organic Chemistry Medal, it is the principal award made by the Division and recognises excellence in organic chemistry research conducted in Australia by a member of Institute. Arthur Birch, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Australian National University for over 20 years from 1967, was President of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute from 1977 to 1978.</abstract>

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Mander, Lewis Norman (Lew) (1939 - 2020)
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<p>Awarded the Medal 1994</p>
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Field, Leslie David (1953 - )
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<p>Awarded the Medal (jointly) 1992</p>
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Paddon-Row, Michael Nicholas (1942 - )
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<p>Awarded the Medal 1996</p>
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Beckwith, Athelstan Laurence Johnson (1930 - 2010)
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<p>Awarded the Medal (jointly) 1992</p>
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Wentrup, Curt (1942 - )
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<p>Awarded the Medal 2014</p>
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Payne, Richard James
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<p>Awarded the Medal 2018</p>
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Jolliffe, Katrina (Kate)
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<p>Awarded the Medal 2017</p>
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Bowie, John Hamilton (1938 - )
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<p>Awarded the Medal 2001</p>
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Black, David St Clair (1938 - )
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<p>Awarded the Medal 2003</p>
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Birch, Arthur John (1915 - 1995)
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<p>The RACI - Organic Chemistry Division has awarded the Medal since 1992</p>
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RACI - Organic Chemistry Division, Royal Australian Chemical Institute (1970 - )
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<p>The Division has awarded the Medal since 1992</p>
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