Ross Ihaka is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Auckland who is recognized as co-founder of the R programming language.
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Jim was appointed an Honorary Member of the Order of Australia in 2003 for service to medical science, particularly clinical research into women's health and reproductive issues and the development of the Home Ovarian Monitor.
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His wife was Margaret Isabella Haldane, sister of Lord Haldane, and their son was George Makgill who returned to Britain to be 11th Baronet of Makgill.
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Neighbouring attractions include the West Coast black sand beach of Karioitahi and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.