This is a List of Notable Old Geelong Grammarians, they being notable former students - known as "Old Geelong Grammarians" of the Anglican Church school, Geelong Grammar School and old girls of The Hermitage and Clyde School in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

In 2001, The Sun-Herald ranked Geelong Grammar School fourth in Australia's top ten schools for boys, based on the number of its male alumni mentioned in the Who's Who in Australia (a listing of notable Australians).[1]

Academia

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
David ArmstrongProfessor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Sydney.
Lord BroersFRSPresident of the Royal Academy of Engineering, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
Dr.Frank Cumbrae-StewartKCFoundation registrar and librarian of the University of Queensland.
Thomas Sergeant HallGeologist, biologist and recipient of The Murchison Fund.
Patience HawkerCo-founded the Stawell School for girls in South Australia.
Jeremy GriffithBiologist and author.
Graham PizzeyAMOrnithologist.
Ted RingwoodFRSScientist.
Herman RuppClergyman and botanist.
Michael ScrivenScientific philosopher.
Dr.Richard SearbyAO, KCFormer Chancellor of Deakin University.
Alexander Charles David Drogo Montagu 13th Duke of Manchester[2]

Business

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
Sir Roderick CarnegieACBusinessman.
James FairfaxACPhilanthropist.
John FairfaxMedia proprietor.
Sir Warwick FairfaxBusinessman and philanthropist.
Squadron LeaderSir Hudson FyshKBE, DFCAviator and businessman, a founder of Qantas.
Peter Holmes à Court
Donald McGauchieAOFarmer, company director and businessman.
Hugh MorganACBusinessman.
Dame Elisabeth MurdochAC, DBEPhilanthropist.
Rupert MurdochACMedia proprietor.
LieutenantKen MyerAC, DSC, RANDiplomat, administrator, businessman and philanthropist. Nominated to succeed Sir Paul Hasluck as Governor General.
Clyde PackerPublishing and media.
Kerry PackerACPublishing, media and gaming tycoon.
Jonathan ShierTelevision executive.

Clergy

Media, entertainment and the arts

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
Jean BattersbyAOArts executive and adviser, (née Robinson)
Tim BurstallAMFilm maker
Peter CareyAONovelist
David ChippJournalist
Caroline CraigActress
Vadim DaleReality television contestant
Portia de RossiActress
Sir Russell DrysdaleACPainter
Keith DunstanOAMJournalist and author
Geoffrey DuttonAOPoet
Marta DusseldorpActress
Simon FieldhouseArtist
Greg FleetComedian and actor
Helen GarnerNovelist and journalist (C.E.G.G.S. The Hermitage)
Tim HewatJournalist and television producer
Missy HigginsSinger-songwriter
Norman KayeOrganist, actor
Joan LindsayAuthor
Tom LongActor
Ali McGregorOpera singer
Tim Macartney-SnapeAMMountaineer and author
Ranald MacdonaldAOPublisher, broadcaster, football president, academic
John ManifoldAMPoet
David MoorePhotographer
Stephen Murray-SmithAMWriter, editor, educator
Robin RamsayActor
John ReedArt editor and patron
Sub LieutenantPeter SmithRANPainter
Ian SpragueCeramic sculptor and graphic artist
David StrachanPainter
Sam StrongTheatre director
François TétazMusician

Medicine

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
David AmesAOPsychiatrist, particularly in the field of dementia and the mental health of older persons
James W. LanceCBE, AONeurologist, particularly in the field of headache and migraine

Military

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
CaptainArthur BagotGC, DSCAlbert Medal recipient
Squadron LeaderJames CatanachDFCWorld War II bomber pilot and prisoner of war, took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III and murdered by the Gestapo upon capture
Air Vice MarshalAdrian ColeCBE, DSO, MC, DFCRoyal Australian Air Force
Flight LieutenantRoberts DunstanDFCWorld War II soldier and airman, served as an air gunner after losing a leg in action with the Army
GeneralSir John HackettGCB, CBE, DSO & Bar, MCBritish Army, later author and Principal of the King's College London
AdmiralSir Anthony SynnotKBE, AO, RANRoyal Australian Navy

Politics

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
Guy BarnettMPSenator (2002–2010), Tasmanian House of Assembly (Lib) (2014–present), Minister for Resources and Building and Construction (2016–present)
Geoffrey BrownMBEMHR (Lib) (1949–1955)
Joseph Tilley BrownMLA (Protectionist) (1886–1889), MHR (Anti-Socialist Party) (1906–1910)
William CummingMLA (UAP & Lib) (1935–1945), Minister of Agriculture (Oct–Nov 1945)
Sir John Mark DaviesKCMGMLC (1889–1919), Attorney-General of Victoria (1903–1909) and President of the Victorian Legislative Council (1910–1919)
Sir Matthew DaviesMLA, (1883–1892), Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1887–1892)
Alexander DownerACMHR (Lib) (1984–2008), Leader of the Opposition (1994–1995), Foreign Minister (1996–2007), High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2014–present)
Sir Alick DownerKBEMHR (Lib) (1949–1963), Minister for Immigration (1958–1964), High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (1964–1972)
Flight LieutenantSir David FairbairnKBE, DFCMHR (Lib) (1949–1975), Minister for Air (1962–1964), National Development (1964–1969), Education and Science (1971) and Defence (1971–1972), Ambassador to the Netherlands (1977–1980)
Sir George FairbairnMHR & Senator (1906–1913 & 1917–1923)
James FairbairnMHR (UAP) (1933–1940), Minister for Civil Aviation, Air and Vice-President of the Executive Council (1939–1940), killed in the Canberra air disaster
Franc FalkinerMHR (CLP & Nationalist) (1913–1914 & 1917–1919)
LieutenantArchibald FiskenCMG, OBE, MCMRH (UAP) (1934–1937)
Malcolm FraserAC, CH, GCLMHR (Lib) (1955–1983), Prime Minister of Australia (1975–1983)
Geoffrey GilesMHR (Lib) (1977–1983)
Sir John GortonGCMG, AC, CHSenator & MHR (Lib) (1949–1975), Prime Minister of Australia (1968–1971)[3]
CaptainDavid HamerAM, DSC, RANMHR & Senator (Lib) (1975–1990)
ColonelSir Rupert HamerAC, KCMG, EDMLC & MLA (Lib) (1958–1981), Premier of Victoria (1972–1981)
Charles HardyCountry Party) (1932–1938)
Brian HarrisonDLConservative member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (1955–1974)
Charles HawkerMHR (Nationalist & UAP) (1929–38), eponym of the Hawker Scholarship
David HawkerAOMHR (Lib) (1983–2010), Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives (2004–2008)
Sir Peter HordernDLConservative member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (1964–1993)
LieutenantJohn HowseMember of Australian House of Representatives (Member for Calare, Lib) (1946–1960)
George JonesMPmember of the New Zealand House of Representatives (1880–1881) and Legislative Council (1895–1920)[4]
Dan MackinnonCBEMHR (Lib) (1949–1951 & 1953–1966) and Ambassador to Argentina (1967–1970)
James ManifoldMHR (Protectionist, Lib & Nationialist) (1901–1903 & 1913–1918)
Sir Thomas ManifoldKBEMLC (Nationalist) (1929–1935), Minister without portfolio (1932–1933)
Richard MarlesMPMHR (ALP), (2007–present), Minister for Trade (Jun–Sep 2013), Deputy Leader of the Opposition (2019–present)
Charles PerkinsMPWestern Australian MLA (1942–1961), Minister for Transport, Police, Labour and Native Welfare (1959–1961)
Jim PlowmanMPMLA (Lib) (1973–1982 & 1985–1999), Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1979–1982 & 1996–1999), Minister for Energy and Minerals (1992–1996)
Lieutenant ColonelRupert RyanCMG, DSOMHR (UAP & Lib) (1940–1952)
Ian SmithMLA (Lib) (1967–1983 & 1985–1999), Minister for Social Welfare (1970–73), Agriculture (1973–1980), Economic Development (1980–81) and Finance (1992–1995)
Charles SommersWestern Australian MLA (Lib) (1906–1918), Minister for Lands (1901)
Sir Robert SoutheyAO, CMGpresident of the Liberal Party of Australia (1970–1975), Chairman of the Australian Ballet Foundation (1980–1990)
Air CommodoreSir Peter VanneckGBE, CB, AFC, AE, DLLord Mayor of London (1977), Member of the European Parliament (1979–1989)
Mechai ViravaidyaThai politician
David WordsworthWestern Australian MLA (Lib) (1971–1989), Minister for Transport (1977–1978), Lands and Forests (1978–1982)

Public service and the law

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
Peter BarbourDirector-General of ASIO (1970–1975)
Barrie DexterCBEsenior public servant and diplomat, Secretary of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (1973–1977) and High Commissioner to Canada (1980–1983)[5]
JusticeSir Charles BelcherOBEAustralian lawyer, author, British colonial jurist, and amateur ornithologist.
Lieutenant ColonelSir David HayCBE, DSOsenior public servant and diplomat, Secretary of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (1977–1979) and High Commissioner to Canada (1961–1964)
Simon MolesworthAO, KCBarrister and Solicitor
JusticeSir John YoungAC, KCMGBarrister, Company Director and former Chancellor of Deakin University
Francis Hamilton Stuartdiplomat
Michael ThawleyAOsenior public servant and diplomat, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (2014–2016) and Ambassador to the United States (2000–2005)
Michael ThwaitesAODirector of Counter-Espionage ASIO
Richard WoolcottACsenior public servant and diplomat, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (1988–1992) and Ambassador to Indonesia (1975–1978)
Michael ThwaitesAOChief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1974–91), the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria (1974–95), and the Chief Scout of Australia (1989–96)

Royalty

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
Sultan Mizan Zainal AbidinSultan of Terengganu, King of Malaysia
Charles IIIKG, KT, GCB, OM, AK, QSO, PCKing of Australia, the United Kingdom and 13 other Commonwealth Realms
Chatrichalerm YukolThai prince, filmmaker
Mateen bin Javed Al Nahyan

Science

Sport

Rank
Pre-nominals
NamePost-nominalsNotes
PrivateNorman Belcherfootballer for the Geelong and Essendon Football Clubs
CaptainJohn Bellfootballer for the Geelong Football Club
Jon Berneyworld champion lightweight rower
Meyrick Buchanancricketer for the Melbourne Renegades
Jane Chapple-Hyamracehorse trainer
David A. Clarkefootballer for the Geelong and Carlton Football Clubs
Les Fairbairnfootballer for the Geelong Football Club
Steve Fairbairninfluential rowing coach
Charlie Gardinerfootballer for the Geelong and St Kilda Football Clubs
Squadron LeaderTony GazeDFC & Two Bars, OAMracing driver and World War II fighter ace
Norman Goodfirst class cricketer for Western Australia and footballer for Melbourne University Football Club
Alby Greenfirst class cricketer for South Australia and footballer for the Geelong and Norwood Football Clubs, inaugural Magarey Medal winner
Eddy Jamesfootballer for the Geelong Football Club
John KellyOlympic equestrian Gold Medallist
CaptainWallscourt KellyFirst-class cricketer for the Europeans
Jock Landalecurrent basketball player at Saint Mary's College of California
John LandyAC, CVO, MBE, FTSEathlete, Governor of Victoria
Sam Lloydfootballer for the Richmond Football Club
James MacKinnonfirst-class cricketer for Cambridge University
Tim Macartney-SnapeAMmountaineer, first Australian to climb Mount Everest and later, the first person to climb the full height (sea level to summit) of Mount Everest – both without supplemental oxygen
Craig Mottramlong distance runner[7]
Paddy McCartinfootballer for the St Kilda Football Club
LieutenantSamuel McCaugheyfirst-class cricketer for Cambridge University
Sam Newmanfootballer for the Geelong Football Club and media identity most notable for The AFL Footy Show
Jack Parkinfootballer for the Geelong Football Club
Bill Pattersonmotor racing driver, race team owner and businessman
Cameron Rahles-RahbulaParalympic alpine skier and 2014 Young Victorian of the Year
MajorAlex RussellMCgrazier, soldier, golfer and golf course architect.
Kate SlatterOAMOlympic rowing Gold Medallist
Billie Smedtsfootballer for the Geelong Football Club
Dennis SmithTest cricketer for New Zealand
Devon Smithfootballer for the Essendon Football Club
Ian Toynefootballer for the Geelong and Melbourne Football Clubs
Easton Woodfootballer for the Western Bulldogs
Brent Danielsfootballer for the Greater Western Sydney
Lochie O'Brienfootballer for the Carlton Football Club
Paddy Dowfootballer for the Carlton Football Club
Jarrod Branderfootballer for the West Coast Eagles
Emily Mannixnetballer for the Melbourne Vixens
Nina Morrisonfootball for the Geelong AFLW Football Club
Jye Caldwellfootballer for the Greater Western Sydney & Essendon Football Clubs
Tayla Honeynetballer for the Melbourne Vixens
Caleb Serongfootballer for the Fremantle Dockers Football Clubs
Allie Smithnetballer for the NSW Swifts

See also

References

  1. Walker, Frank (22 July 2001). "The ties that bind". Sunday Life. The Sun-Herald. p. 16. Retrieved 12 September 2007.
  2. "Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage Database". www.debretts1769.com. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  3. Burke, Kelly (10 February 2004). "One of the old school". TV & Radio. The Age. Retrieved 20 February 2008.
  4. Scholefield, Guy, ed. (1940). A Dictionary of New Zealand Biography : A–L (PDF). Vol. I. Wellington: Department of Internal Affairs. pp. 442f. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  5. Juddery, Bruce (19 March 1969). "'Ambassador' for the Aboriginies". The Canberra Times. p. 16.
  6. "Explorer of the micro-universe". 27 October 2003.
  7. "London 2012 - Craig Mottram Athlete Profile". Retrieved 4 August 2012.
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