Which Australian honor was Newcombe awarded?
AO OBE
AC CMG
AO CBE
AC OAM
Answer
Newcombe was awarded the AO OBE, which stands for Order of Australia and Order of the British Empire, respectively. The Order of Australia is the highest honor awarded to Australian citizens and residents, while the Order of the British Empire is an honor bestowed by the British monarch. Newcombe was awarded the AO OBE for his contributions to tennis and his work with the Royal Australian Air Force.
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