Named in honor of Gordon Reid (1923–1989) and his wife Ruth. Gordon Reid was foundation professor of politics at the University of Western Australia and became deputy vice-chancellor of the university in 1978. A Companion of the Order of Australia, he served as governor of Western Australia from 1984 until his death. Ruth Reid is well known in Western Australia for her warmth and compassion for the disadvantaged in the community. (M 20520) _ _.