Old Boys Stories

Politicians

Sir James Martin (Premier & Chief Justice) (1833) Andrew Ziolkowski George Thomas Ford MLC Maxwell “Shayne” Mallard Fred Cahill Dan Mahoney Pat Flaherty Jack Ferguson (A Deputy Premier) Sir James Martin (Premier & Chief Justice) (1833) Began his education at the Catholic School in Parramatta (the beginning of Parramatta Marist). A brilliant student he moved […]

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Olympians

John Devitt – Medal Winning Olympian (1954) John Stephens – Baseball – 2004 Athens – Silver Medal John Devitt – Medal Winning Olympian (1954) 1950s Swimming Squad John Devitt and Paul Hogan – Quite a swimming squad, a future Hollywood star and an Olympic Gold medalist. John Devitt married Paul Hogan’s sister, Wendy. There is some

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Medicine

Professor Chris O’Brien (1969) Professor Len Harrison Associate Professor Raoul Walsh (1968) Clinical Associate Professor Stephen Jurd (1971) Professor Michael Gracey Dr George Augustine Mende (1955) Professor Chris O’Brien (School Captain 1969) In 2009, Parramatta Marist lost one of its most illustrious old boys, Professor Chris O’Brien. A man who dedicated his life serving the

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Community and Business Leaders

Don Andrews (1951) – Visionary of the Royan Group John Bateman (1975) – Nepean Region Community Leader George Khattar (1983)  Phillip Ruthven (1956) – Founder and Chairman  IBISWorld Robert ‘Bobby’ Sepping (1960)  –  A pioneer of the bicycle retailing industry George Khattar (1983) Mr. George Khattar (1983), passed away aged 44 from a heart attack.

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David Armstrong Interview – 5 Decades in Four Questions

Career journalist David Armstrong reflects back and looks forward on a life currently shared with wife Nichapa in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand. Career journalist David Armstrong has led and is leading an interesting life. Currently living in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand. At my request, he agreed to reflect back and look forward on his experiences spanning nearly

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Authors and Journalists

David Armstrong – Journalist & Newspaper Editor Percy ‘Waratah’ Hurley Jeff McMullen AM Author, Journalist & Humanitarian Cornelis Vleeskens -prolific writer, artist, poet and publisher Tony Ward – Television Journalist Jeff McMullen AM Author, Journalist & Humanitarian (1964) Dr. Jeff McMullen AM is a well known journalist, author and humanitarian who has been honoured by

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