In Memory of

Adrian Cummins passed away suddenly on 20th January, 2005 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, aged 68. Loving and beloved husband of Benedicte Valentiner of Santa Fe, beloved father of Katherine and Julia, grandfather of Angus McGregor, brother of Annette Flower. Beloved son of Ronald and Gwynaeth (both dec). Loved, respected and admired by so many others. Taken too soon.

A Memorial Service was held at the Royal Military Chapel at Duntroon, Canberra on Monday 14th February 2005.

"It is with sadness and regret that I learned today of the death of Adrian Cummins.

"His support for the Company and for us, the members of its staff, will be missed."

John Payne

Managing Director

Niksar Australia Pty Ltd

(21/01/05)

Adrian Cummins, AO

Position: CHAIRMAN

Adrian Cummins served 39 years in the RAN with service in most parts of the world, and was awarded a British Admiralty Commendation for brave conduct whilst on exchange service with the Royal Navy in 1962. He commanded the Minesweeper HMAS IBIS during Indonesian confrontation, the frigate HMAS Swan and the guided missile destroyer HMAS Perth, as Senior Australian Officer in the Gulf of Oman in 1980/81. He spent 20 years working in Navy office and Defence Central in Canberra, as Director of Surface and Air Weapons, Director Naval Manpower Planning (23,000 people), Project Director for an aircraft and missile range project and as the Director General Defence Conditions of Service (130,000 people) and Director General Naval Warfare. He was awarded the AM in 1977 and AO in 1989 for his work.

Adrian Cummins was the Chairman of Niksar Australia Pty Ltd, and served on the boards of three other companies.