Original sentence: John Trezise Tonkin AC (1902 – 1995), popularly known as "Honest John", was the 20th Premier of Western Australia (Australian Labor Party), taking power after the almost 12 year term of Liberal Sir David Brand.Tonkin Bridge were also named after John Tonkin shortly after he died at age 93
Edited sentence: In the Queen's Birthday Honours of 1977, John Tonkin was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.John Trezise Tonkin AC (2 February 190220 October 1995), popularly known as "Honest John", was the 20th Premier of Western Australia (Australian Labor Party), taking power after the almost 12 year term of Liberal Sir David Brand.Tonkin Bridge was also named after John Tonkin shortly after he died at age 93