List of Riverview Old Ignatians
This is a list of Riverview Old Ignatians. "Old Ignatians" are alumni of Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview in Sydney, a Roman Catholic school in New South Wales, Australia, run by the Jesuits.
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Academia
- Athanasius Treweek – Professor of Classics at University of Sydney, cracked Japanese code in World War II
- Mark Hoffman(OR85) – Professor and Dean of Engineering at the University of New South Wales (2015–present)
Rhodes Scholars
- 1938 – Terence Glasheen – BA University of Sydney[1]
- 1981 – Tony Abbott – BEc, LLB University of Sydney (see also Politics, public service and the law)[1]
- 1990 – Christopher Martin – BE University of Sydney[1]
- 1994 – Atilla Brungs – BSc University of New South Wales[1]
- 2000 – Michael Izzo – BA, LLB University of Sydney[1]
- 2002 – Greg O'Mahoney – BA, LLB University of Sydney[1]
- 2005 – Imre Hunyor – BSc, MB, BS University of Sydney[1]
Business
- John Kaldor – a textiles industrialist and philanthropist who has donated 260 art works worth A$1 million to the Art Gallery of NSW.[2]
- Andrew Todd (1904–1976) – leading New Zealand businessmen; he also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand.[3]
- Sir Bryan Todd (1902–1987) – leading New Zealand businessmen; he also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand.[3]
- Paul Ramsay AO (1936–2014) – billionaire, founder of Ramsay Health Care, was Australia's 13th richest man, and a significant Australian philanthropist.[4]
Clergy
- Fr John Brendan Casey SJ (1909–1985), priest and educationist. Rector of Riverview 1949–1954.[5]
- Rev Fr Mark Raper SJ AM – (OR 1960) Current President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific,[6] International Director of JRS from 1990 to 1999,[7] Provincial superior of the Society of Jesus in Oceania from 2002 to 2008 Entered the Jesuits in 1961.[8]
- Rev Fr Edmund Campion – (OR 1950) Professor at St Patrick's Seminary, Manly (until the mid-1990s), Author and historian[9]
- Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP (OR 1977) – Current Archbishop of Sydney; Bishop of Parramatta Diocese (2010–2014); Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney Arch-diocese (from 2003 to 2010)
- Rev Fr Steve Curtin SJ – (OR 1974) Provincial of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus from May 2008 until 2013. Director of Jesuit Mission Australia from 2001 to May 2008.[10]
- Rev Fr Jeremy Clarke SJ – (OR 1987) – entered the Jesuits in 1993, earned his Doctorate in Chinese History from ANU in 2008.[11]
- Rev Fr Tom Renshaw SJ – (OR 1990) – ordained in July 2007, and is a former Rector of Xavier College in Melbourne, Victoria[12]
Entertainment, media and the arts
Writers
- Nick Enright – dramatist/playwright
- Justin Fleming – dramatist/playwright
- Christopher Brennan – poet (also attended St Aloysius' College)[13]
- Robert Hughes – art critic and writer
- Padraic "P. P." McGuinness – conservative journalist; editor of Quadrant Magazine
- Gerard Windsor – writer.
Stage and screen
- Bob Connolly, journalist and award winning documentary film maker and author.[14]
- Ben Fordham – Channel Nine and 2 GB radio
- Andrew O'Keefe – presenter of the Seven Network's Deal or No Deal and Weekend Sunrise; former intellectual property lawyer
- Rob Palmer – Presenter on Seven Network's Better Homes and Gardens programme
- Reuben Mourad – presenter on Network Ten's Breakfast and 5 pm National News.
- Marc McDermott – actor on stage and screen
- Gregan McMahon – actor and theatrical producer
- Colin Higgins — writer and film director Harold and Maude, Silver Streak, Nine to Five, Foul Play, etc.
Art
- Michael Arthur Macdonald Scott (1910–1990), Jesuit priest and educator, co-founder of the Blake prize for religious art and trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria.[15]
Other
- Maurice O'Shea – winemaker[16]
Law
- Tom Bathurst AC - Current Chief Justice of New South Wales
- George Ernest Flannery (1872–1945), barrister who worked with Sir Edmund Barton for Federation and was a foundation member of the Old Ignatians' Union.[17]
- Peter Garling – Justice of the NSW Supreme Court, 2010 – present
- Clifton Hoeben AM RFD SC - Current Chief Judge in Common Law, NSW Supreme Court (Judge since 2004, Chief Judge since 2012); Major-General of the Australian Army Reserve
- Sir Henry Edward Manning (1877–1963), barrister and politician. Attorney-General of New South Wales.[18]
- Roderick Meagher QC - Justice of the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, 1989–2004
- George Palmer QC - Justice of the New South Wales Supreme Court, 2001–2011; musical composer
- Julian McMahon (barrister)- Bali 9 lawyer
Medicine and science
The sciences
- Paul Scully-Power – First Australian born astronaut – Space Shuttle Challenger 1984
- Richard Dowden (scientist) noted geo- and astrophysicist
Medicine
- Dr Walter Burfitt CBE - Surgeon and co-founder of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons; Founder of the Medical Benevolent Association of New South Wales (also attended St Aloysius' College).[19]
- Dr Harry Daly CMG, one of the founding fathers of anaesthesiology in Australia.[20]
- Professor William (Bill) Gissane, CBE, founder of Birmingham Accident Hospital.[20]
Military
- Major Dr. Kevin Fagan – Physician and World War II hero.
- Clifton Hoeben – Major General and NSW Supreme Court Judge
- Michael Slattery – Rear Admiral and Former NSW Supreme Court Judge
Music
- Rob Dougan – music producer and composer best known for the track "Clubbed to Death", which featured in The Matrix
- Ignatius Jones – actor/musician; creative director of Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony and Vivid Festival
- Thomas O'Dell - lead vocalist of the band DMA's, best known for their song 'Believe'
- Joshua Carroll - International DJ known as 'Jonny Spins'
- Tyrone Lindqvist - Vocalist and guitarist for Rüfüs Du Sol
- James Hunt - Percussionist for Rüfüs Du Sol
Politics and Public Service
Current serving politicians
Federal
- Tony Abbott, MP (Liberal) – 28th Prime Minister of Australia, former leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, Member for Warringah, and former Health Minister.[21]
- Jason Falinski, MP (Liberal) – Member for Mackellar since 2016
- Dr David Gillespie, MP (Nationals) – Member for Lyne and a former gastroenterologist.[21]
- Barnaby Joyce, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (2016–17, 2017–18)[22]
State and / or territory
- Chris Hartcher, NSW MLA (Independent) for Terrigal and formerly member for Gosford. Former Liberal MP, now suspended.
- Matt Kean, NSW MLA (Liberal) for Hornsby
- Jonathan O'Dea, NSW MLA (Liberal) for Davidson
- Anthony Roberts, NSW MLA (Liberal) for Lane Cove
Former members of Parliament
- Stephen Lusher – MHR for Hume (Nat) (1974–84)
- Peter Johnson – MHR for Brisbane Liberal (1975–80)
- Nick Greiner AC - Liberal Premier of NSW (1988–1992)
- Tom Hughes AC QC - Barrister; MHR for Parkes 1963–69, Berowra 1969–72; Attorney-General (1969–1971)
- Joe Francis – WA MLA (Liberal) for Jandakot; Lieutenant, Royal Australian Navy
- Thomas Bartholomew Curran (1870–1929), Member of Britain's House of Commons.[23]
- David Connolly (1974–1996), Federal Member for Bradfield.
Public service
- Michael Coutts-Trotter – Secretary of the Department of Family and Community Services (New South Wales) (2013–present), Director-General of the NSW Department of Education and Training (2007–2013); Director-General of the NSW Department of Commerce (2004–2007), and chief of staff to the New South Wales Treasurer (1998–2004)
- Paul McClintock – Secretary to Cabinet; Head of Cabinet Policy Unit 2000–2003,[24] Chairman of ADI, and Director of Macquarie Infrastructure Investment Management
- Lachlan Harris – Senior Press Secretary to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.[25]
Sport
AFL
- Leo Barry – Sydney Swans 1995–2009 – AFL Premiership winning player 2005
- Malcolm Lynch – Western Bulldogs 2007–2009, North Melbourne Football Club 2012
- Josh Bruce – Greater Western Sydney Giants 2012-
- Jed Anderson – Hawthorn Hawks 2013-
- Dan Robinson (footballer)
Basketball
- Tony De Ambrosis[26] – Sydney Kings 1990-1993, Gold Coast Rollers 1994-1996 and Townsville Suns, later known as Townsville Crocodiles, 1997-1998
Cricket
- Jackson Bird[27]- Australian Test Cricketer 2012 –, Tasmanian Tigers 2011 –, Melbourne Stars 2012 –, Sheffield Shield 'Player of the Year' 2011–2012, Australia A 2012.
Football
- Adam Biddle,[28] played soccer for Sydney FC
Rugby Union
State/Provincial
- Angus Roberts – Melbourne Rebels 2013[29]
- Mitch Inman – Western Force 2011, Melbourne Rebels 2012,[30] Wallabies training squad 2012[31]
- Lachlan McCaffrey – NSW Waratahs 2010, Western Force 2012, ACT Brumbies 2013[32]
- Jono Jenkins – NSW Waratahs 2012, Western Force 2010, Australian Rugby Sevens 2009[33]
- David McDuling – Queensland Reds 2012–2015, Australian Under 20s Rugby World Cup 2009[34] Natal/Durban Sharks 2015-
- Michael Wells – ACT Brumbies 2013 and NSW Waratahs 2017- Present
- Jack Dempsey - Wallabies 2017 - Present, NSW Waratahs 2015 - Present, Australian Schoolboys 2012, Australian U20 2013-2014
- Daniel Sheehan - Rugby 08 Champion (playstation2), Australian Rugby Analyst, big fan of Chargrill Charlie's RWC19 promo
Rugby Sevens
- Ed Jenkins – Australian Rugby Sevens Captain 2012[35]
- Henry Hutchison World Rugby Sevens Series Rookie Player of the Year 2015/16[citation needed]
Touch Football
- Andrew Roughan – Portugal 2010[36]
Olympians
- Frederick Lane – Australia's first Olympic swimmer, and swimmer Australian swimmer at the Paris Olympics in 1900, he took gold in the 200 metres freestyle and the 200 metres obstacle race.[37]
- Edward Fernon- Modern Pentathlon 2012 London Olympics
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Fernon
Other
- Richard Walsh – professional mixed martial artist, Semi-finalist of The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia, currently competing in the Welterweight Division of the UFC[38]
See also
References
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- ^ "John Kaldor profile". The Sun-Herald Extra. 22 August 2010. p. 2.
- ^ a b Ross Galbreath, Enterprise and energy: the Todd family in New Zealand, Todd, Wellington, 2010, pp. 55 and 90.
- ^ "Billionaire Paul Ramsay dead at 78". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ J. Eddy; Casey, John Brendan (1909–1985); Australian Dictionary of biography
- ^ "About JCAP | Jesuit Asia Pacific Conference". Sjapc.net. 15 November 2009. Archived from the original on 27 August 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "JRS 2000 report" (PDF). Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Mark Raper" (PDF). 23 February 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "Peter Craven's SMH review of Campion's ''Lines of My Life''". Smh.com.au. 12 July 2003. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Province Express – Beginning with a conversion of heart". Express.org.au. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Jeremy Clarke" (PDF). 28 February 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "Thomas Renshaw" (PDF). 31 March 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ Clark, Axel (1979). "Brennan, Christopher John (1870–1932)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 7 (Online ed.). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. pp. 397–399. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
- ^ "Harvest of memories". The Age. Melbourne. 1 September 2005.
- ^ P. A. Howell; Scott, Michael Arthur (1910–1990); Australian Dictionary of Biography.
- ^ 'Hunter Wine', Make Lake, 1964, The Jacaranda Press Pty Ltd
- ^ John Kennedy McLaughlin; Flannery, George Ernest (1872–1945); Australian Dictionary of Biography.
- ^ John M. Ward; Manning, Sir Henry Edward (1877–1963); Australian Dictionary of Biography
- ^ Furneaux Burfitt, Walter (1979). "Burfitt, Walter Charles Fitzmaurice (1874–1956)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 7 (Online ed.). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. pp. 482–483. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
- ^ a b St Ignatius' Centennial, p. 200
- ^ a b "Jesuit old boys now our leaders". The Australian. 14 September 2013.
- ^ High Court citizenship verdict: Barnaby Joyce facing byelection in hammer blow to Turnbull government Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ Erroll Lea-Scarlett; Riverview a history; Hale & Ironmonger; 1989
- ^ "''Paul McClintock appointed to Board of Macquarie Infrastructure Investment Management Limited''". Macquarie.com.au. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/rudds-man-in-choice-move-on-banks/story-e6freuy9-1226105183220
- ^ http://english.worldhoopstats.com/stats/nbl-au/tony-de-ambrosis-1.html
- ^ "Bird opens door to top flight for private school cricketers". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "Adam Biddle (footballer) More Information Explained with suggested and related results". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "Angus Roberts – Melbourne Rebels". Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "Mitchell Inman – Players – Fantasy Rugby Game Stats – TESTRUGBY.COM". testrugby.com. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "First Qantas Wallabies Training Squad named". rugby.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-hills/eastwood-rugby-player-lachlan-mccaffrey-in-bennelong-bid-for-the-democratic-labor-party/story-fngr8j1q-1226667017001
- ^ "Jenkins joins Force | RugbyNews". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ "Player Profile". redsrugby.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "ARU need to allocate more resources to schoolboy rugby | The Roar". theroar.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "Thompson's International Almanac – Portugal Representatives" (PDF). Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ GP Walsh;Lane, Frederick Claude Vivian (1879–1969); Australian Dictionary of Biography.
- ^ "Richard Walsh UFC Bio". Retrieved 8 August 2014.
External links
- Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview Website
- Old Ignatians Union
- Old Ignatians Rugby Club
- University of Sydney Registrar
- Australian Rugby [1]
- Australian Rugby [2]