By doing so he joined the list of people who have declined a British honour.
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He was also awarded with several British honors as well.
British honours are published in supplements to the London Gazette.
However, he subsequently renounced his British honours in protest against the government.
Other honours, both British and foreign, were heaped upon him.
Most British honors are made on the recommendation of the prime minister and formally awarded by the Queen.
Before the establishment of the order, Australian citizens received British honours.
It was the last British hereditary honour to be granted to anyone outside the royal family.
He may have been one of the first people to decline a British honour.
