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DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, Achievements Who’s Who Aust. Women 2018 e-resource ver via NLAYr5 1958 essays: FSGHS Mag., 1958, pp.14,25,38Family inputInsurance executive LawyerSolicitor in father’s firm Watson, Stafford & Ayling 1966; a partner, 1971Admitted to the Bar 1981; SC 2001Author of art book Florence Next Time (Valentine Press, 2015)Established/ managed, with his wife, a private charity for outcast /underprivileged Indian girls Admitted to the Bar 1955; QC 1969Eminent QC in Equity, Commercial, Tax workJudge, Supreme Court NSW 1995-98Updated 21 Mar 2021Fortian 1960LLB 1966 USyd(Father was a Fortian)Who’s Who, 2006Valentinepress.author, John Ayling 26 Nov 2016LC 1960 results; Year Reunion Booklet, U/P1927-1999Fortian 1943BA Hons1(German) 1947 USyd1st in the State LC 1943Awards at LC included: Fairfax Prize, John West Medal, Grahame PrizeMedal and Bowman Cameron ScholarshipAssisted building postwar links with German students in BerlinBainton, Russell John QC, BA, LLB(Hons)1905-1985Fortian 1922BEc 1927 USydUSyd alumni sidneienses/search ; Fortian 1973, p.57LC 1922 results; Ryersonindex (SMH 26 Apr 1985) onlineBailey, Leila May (Giles) BA(Hons) (see also notes at end)Began Law after achieving well in HSC (FS Evening Coll)*Runs Rainbow Lodge, a ‘halfway house’ for those whohave received time in the criminal justice systemAssistant General Manager Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Co. LtdNSW 1967-70Chairman Finance Committee CofE Diocese of SydneyAyling, John Arthur SC, LLBNotes, SourcesLLB, LLM 1984 (UTS)Judge, Compensation Court of NSW 1997-2003;District Court of NSW, 2004-13Acting Justice: District Court, and Supreme Court ACT from 2014Vice President, Judge Rainbow Memorial Trust*Executive Council, UTS Law Faculty; Alumna of Distinction, UTS 1997Atkin, Stacy BEc OccupationUsyd.Calendar.1952.pdf p.131/543 8 Feb 2017A century of influence, R.Howe p.319 onlineRyersonindex (SMH 13 Oct 1999) and NSW BDMs onlineLC 1943 SMH results; Maroon and Silver p.92BarristerJudge1930-2001Fortian 1947(Son also attended Fort Street)BA 1951, LLB 1954 Hons11 (USyd)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchLawalmanac.pdf, R Bainton p6/153 30 Nov 2016Usyd.Calendar/1955.pdf, R Bainton p.175/541 9 Feb 2017LC 1947 results;Who’s Who6

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, AchievementsOccupationNotes, SourcesBakaitis, HelmutActorFortian 1962 Established and ran Barker’s Book Store Brisbane, 1907-54 (GeorgeBarker Pty Ltd was taken over by A&R in 1973)Foundation member/instigator of QLD Booksellers Association 1924QLD Naturalists’ Club: Councillor 1910 / President at times 1920-48Foundation Treasurer of the QLD National Parks Association 1930-48President of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists’ Union 1940-41Barr, David Campbell AM Emeritus Professor UWS 2001Updated 21 Mar 20211911-1993Fortian 1929LLB 1935 USyd(Father was a teacher at FSBHS)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchTrove.nla, J O Baldock 6 Jan 2017SMH 29 Dec 1993, Dth notice, StLib onlineLC 1929 results; Fort Street Centenary book, 1949, p.93EducatorWarden of Women, Sydney Teachers’ CollegeSpent time at the Univ. of Oregon, USA as an exchange professor ofEnglish LiteratureBritish Empire Medal for services to Education 1974Jones Medal, Walter Beavis Prize (graduate students – Teachers’ Coll.)Frank Albert Prize for Anthropology; Peter Board Prize for EducationBarker, George Herbert BarristerServed in the AIF WW2Practiced at the Bar 1945-85Bannan, Elizabeth Margaret “Bess” BA, DipEd Imdb.Celebs, Helmut Bakaitis 11 Jan 2017FSBH 5D 1962 Class listProlific actor – career started when he played Hamlet in a schoolproduction on the steps of the Syd. War Memorial for Education WeekBest known for his role as The Architect in The Matrix Revolutions andThe Matrix ReloadedHead of Directing at NIDA 1998-2007Baldock, James Orme LLB(see also notes at end)1909-1977Fortian 1926BA 1931 USyd; FACE Hons (Eng, Educ, Anthrop) 1967Wikipedia, Elizabeth Bannan 30 Nov 2016Nla.news, E. Bannan dittoLC 1926 results SMH online;Fortian fileFSGHS, 1949 Centenary Mag., p.22; Fortian, 1977, p.7BooksellerEnvironmentalist1880-1965Fortian 1896ADB, G H Barker 30 Oct 2016Jnr.1896, NSW Jnr Snr Public Exams 1867-1916 onlineFortian fileUniversity academicFortian 1957Uws.edu.au, EmeritusProf.awards, D Barr 15 Dec 20167

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, Achievements Notes, Sources(see also notes at end)UWS GradLifeMag.pdf, D.Barr p.18/28. dittoHonours/awards/David Barr 1 Feb 2019LC 1957 resultsFirst lecturer in Mathematics at UWS and became the chief executive ofthe UWS Macarthur campusAM awarded in 1995 for services to educationBarr, Warren George MA(Hons) OccupationClinical psychologistRepresented Australia in swimming1943-2021Fortian 1959BA 1969, MA Hons 1971 (USyd)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchLC 1959 resultsBarry, Albert William Attached to the Crown Solicitor’s Office, Macquarie St, SydneyWW1: enlisted Armed forces WA Nov 1916; landed France 4 Jun,wounded Ypres 17 Jul; left leg amputated above knee; discharged 1919Swam competitively with Manly Diggers, encouraging other amputeesto participateBarry, Henry Charles “Charlie” MB.ChM Lawyer1891-1958Fortian 1909Sports Union Honour Cap 1909 for his achievementsAttended USyd; studied in Eng. after the warFSMS Jnr.Passes Sep 1908;Medical doctorDistinguished Medical career in Catherine Hill Bay, then BalmainFortian file1895-1985Fortian 1913 (School Captain)MB.ChM 1918 USydUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchJnr.1911, NSW Jnr Snr Public Exams 1867-1916 onlineLC 1913 results;Fortian FileBarton, Sir Edmund “Toby” MA(Hons) Founding Justice of the High Court of AustraliaAustralia’s first Prime Minister 1901State MP for Wellington 1880-82; East Sydney 1882-94Federal Seat of Hunter 1901-03Sydney University Medal (Classics)Admitted to the Bar 1871Barwick, Sir Garfield Edward John GCMG, PC, QC, BA,LLB(Hons)Updated 21 Mar 2021BarristerJudgeMember of Parliament1849-1920Fortian 1857-58(when living at the Rocks, thenattended Syd Grammar School, 1859-64)BA 1868, MA Hons 1870 (USyd); Univ. Blue, rugbyUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchADB, Sir Edmund Barton 19 Nov 2016Fort Street the School, R.Horan, pp.126-8School on the Hill, C.Morris, pp.40-1Fortian, Vol 1, No2, p.2;Dec 1942, p.4; 1971, p.33; 1981, p.76BarristerJudgeMember of Parliament1903-1997Fortian 1919BA 1923, LLB Hons1 1926 (USyd)8

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, Achievements The first person since federation to serve as Head of the Premier’s Deptin both Victoria and NSWDirector of numerous companies and public authoritiesDevised and implemented fundamental microeconomic reform in theenergy, transport, infrastructure and agriculture sectors in Australia,PNG, SE Asia and IndiaAppointed a Commissioner of the Productivity Commission (Cth) 2015,principally for the regulation of agricultureFarming columnist, The Bulletin, 1973-80 and Australian FinancialReview, 1972-76Bear, Victor David AM, MBBS President of the Industrial Commission of NSW 1966-82Admitted to the Bar, 1936Captain, 2nd AIF, Royal Australian Armoured CorpsBeck, SydUpdated 21 Mar 2021(see also notes at end)Described by Sir Anthony Mason, former Chief Justice ofHigh Court, as the finest advocate he ever heardUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchHcourt.artworks/portraits, Sir G Barwick 30 Oct 2016Honours/awards/Garfield Barwick 1 Feb 2019Fortian, 1949, p.31; June 1926, p.39LC 1919 results; School on the Hill, C.Morris, p.78Public servantCompany directorFortian 1960BEc 1967 USydUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchPc.gov.au, Ken Baxter 16 Dec 2016Who’s Who, 1993LC 1960 resultsMedical doctorAM 1990 for service to Medicine, particularly in the field ofOtolaryngologyBeattie, Sir Alexander Craig BA, LLDNotes, SourcesAdmitted to the bar 1927, KC 1941Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 1964-81; GCMG 1965Attorney-General and Minister for External Affairs in MenziesCommonwealth Government, 1958-64Chancellor of Macquarie University 1967-78Outstanding career as a barrister; President NSW Bar Association 195052, 1955-56. Knighted 1953Shared Sydney Univ. Medal (Law) with George Amsberg; Dalley PrizeBaxter, Kenneth Peter BEc Occupation1924-2017Fortian 1940MBBS 1946 USydUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchHonours/awards/Victor Bear 1 Feb 2019LC 1940 results; Ryersonindex (SMH 31 May 2017) onlineLawyerJudge1912-1999Fortian 1928BA 1932, LLB 1935, LLD (honoris causa) 1982, (USyd)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchUSyd/arms, Hon A Beattie 30 Oct 2016LC 1928 results; Fortian, 1973, p.57; Who’s Who, 1955Entertainer1898-19489

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, Achievements Becke’s prolific writings made the Pacific and South Seas familiar to theEnglish speaking worldBeckett, Sophia Frances BA, LLB Notes, Sources(see also notes at end)Fortian 1910sOne of Australia’s most popular comedians in the 1920-40s, working inrevue pantomime and follies, and made a constant presence on radioNat Phillip’s stage partner in Stiffy, Joe and SydBecke, George Lewis “Louis” OccupationRepresented Manly in swimmingWordpress, beck-syd.pdf 18 Sep 2018Nla.gov.au/Fort St Centenary 24 Aug 2017AdventurerWriter1855-1913Fortian 1860sADB, George L Beck 30 Oct 2016LawyerFortian 1984Find-a-barrister, Sophia Beckett 7 Dec 2016Fortian fileAdmitted as a legal practitioner 1990, and to the NSW Bar 2007Mainly criminal law practice; appointed a Public defenderFortian 1999Bedford, CarlySelected in NSW team, National Schools InterstateTennis championship, Pizzey Cup, yr10, 1997; touredSouth America 1998 with NSW TeamMaroon and Silver, Ron Horan, p.91Yr12 1999 photo: Fortian 1999, p.35Bedford, Eric Lance BA Taught economics and geography Liverpool Boys High from 1958Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1968-85Variously held portfolios of Education (Wran Govt.) Planning andEnvironment, Industry and Small BusinessBellamy, Geoffrey I BA, LLM Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1934-41Updated 21 Mar 20211928-2006Fortian 1944Wikipedia, Eric Bedford 30 Oct 2016Parliament.nsw/members, E Bedford 12 Feb 2018LC 1944 results;Hansard, House of Reps, 16 Aug 2006LawyerSenior Officer Commonwealth Attorney-General’s DepartmentLegal and Policy advisor specializing in Law reformRepresented Australia at several International ConferencesBennett, Charles Edward TeacherMember of ParliamentFortian 1959BA 1963, LLB 1966 (USyd)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchLC 1959 resultsMember of Parliament1894-1968Fortian 1912Parliament.nsw./members, Charles Bennett 30 Oct 2016Jnr.1910, Snr 1912, NSW Jnr Snr Public Exams 1867-191610

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, AchievementsOccupationNotes, SourcesBennett, Edgar Alfred MA, BD, DipEdMinister of religion1913-1999Fortian 1929BA 1933, DipEd 1934, MA 1936 (all USyd) President Methodist Conference of NSW 1971Principal of MLC Burwood and Wolaroi College, OrangeBentivoglio, Marie DPhil, DipG, DSc First Australian woman to win a Royal Commission 1851 ExhibitionScience Scholarship to the University of Oxford where she gained aDoctorate of Philosophy and Diploma of GeographyLectured at Sydney University and Sydney Teachers College from 1920;succeeded Thomas Griffith Taylor as Head of Geography, 1928Published A Physical and Practical Geography for Secondary Schoolswith Frieda Francis Friederich, 1931Travelled to North and Central America teaching in Universities andworking in the chemical industryBerge-Phillips, Max Emeritus Professor of Aeronautical Engineering University of Syd. 1990Pioneered direct molecular simulation (Monte Carlo method) gas flowtechnique useful for solving aerodynamic and aerospace problemsOA 2017 for distinguished service to aeronautical engineering,particularly of molecular gas dynamics, as a researcher and academic, toprofessional scientific organisations and as a mentor of young scientistsBishop, Edwin Sidney “Ted” OBE, QC, BA, LLB USyd alumni sidneienses/searchRyersonindex (SMH 4 Jan 2000) onlineLC 1929 results;Fortian, 1973, p.57GeographerScientistUniversity academicAssistant Parliamentary Draftsman 1944-71OBE 1967, in recognition for work as Parliamentary DraftsmanUpdated 21 Mar 2021b.1898Fortian 1915Matriculated with Hons in BiologyBSc 1919 Hons1(Geology/Mineralogy); Hons11(Botany); DipEd 1920 (USyd); DPhil, DipG (Oxon);DSc (honoris causa) conferred 1994Womenaustralia, M. Bentivoglio 30 Oct 2016USyd.womenhistory.1920s 12 Dec 2016LC 1915 SMH results onlinePublic Service lists online; Fortian FileAccountantLong-time Treasurer for Commonwealth Games FederationBird, Graeme Austin OA, BSc, ME, PhD(see also notes at end)1922-2014Fortian 1938LC 1938 results (Phillips, Max Berge);Aeronautical engineerUniversity academicAncestry online1930-2018Fortian 1947BSc 1951, BE(Aero) 1953, ME 1959, PhD(Engin.)1963 (all USyd); FTS, FRAeS, FIEAust, AFAIAAUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchAeromech.usyd.edu.au DSMC 12 Dec 2016USyd Archives, EmProf.G.Bird see B dittoQueens-birthday-2017-AO.pdf see p.4/55 19 Sep 2018Who’s Who Aust. 2018 e-resource ver via NLALC 1947 results; SMH Obit 2 Jun 2018Public servant1907-1971Fortian 1923BA 1929, LLB 1935 (USyd)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchFortian, 1973, p.5711

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, AchievementsOccupationBlack, Sir Hermann David AC, MEc(Hons)University academicEconomistPublic affairscommentatorNotes, Sources(see also notes at end)LC 1923 results; Honours/awards/Edwin Bishop 1 Feb 2019 High School teacher, then University lecturer 1935Professor of Economics, Sydney University 1956-69Chancellor Sydney University for many years from 1969News commentator for Australian Broadcasting CommissionRotary Vocational Service Award as an outstanding public speaker, 1982President, Aust. Institute of International Affairs, editing AustralianOutlook, 1953-58AC awarded 1986 in recognition of service to learning, education andpublic affairs; Knighted 1974Black, Ivan Carlisle BA, LLB Australian and Olympic sprinter (Athletics Australia Hall of Fame)Won Bronze Medal: 200 metres Tokyo 1964 Olympic GamesTeacher, Dulwich Hill Primary School, 1963-64Blair, David MA Head of School of English, Linguistics and Media, Macquarie UniversityChair of Academic Senate, Macquarie UniversityMember of Editorial Board of the Macquarie Dictionary from itsinception in 1969 to 2007Editor of the Pocket Macquarie and Macquarie Junior DictionariesAuthor of standard texts on linguistics and the English languageDirector, Australian National Placenames Survey, 2000-06Updated 21 Mar 2021Captain of 1st XVBEc Hons1/Univ.Medal 1927, MEc Hons1 1937(USyd); Univ. Sydney Blue, rugbyADB, Sir Hermann Black 11 Dec 2016LC 1922 resultsFortian, 1970, p.34; 1974, p.69Member of ParliamentMember of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1945-62War service WW2Black, Marilyn Mary1904-1990Fortian 19221913-1990Fortian 1930LLB 1937 USydUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchParliament.nsw./members, Ivan Black 30 Oct 2016LC 1930 results onlineAthleteTeacherFortian 1960University academicLinguistToponymistFortian 1959BA 1963, MA 1969 (USyd);Fortian, Oct 1956, p.6; Oct 1957, p.29; Oct 1958, p.35; Oct1959, pp.9,28,30,31;Oct 1960, pp.34-37;Oct 1961, p.11Wikipedia, Marilyn Black 28 Jun 2018Hall of Fame - M.Black dittoLC results 1960FRSA, FRCDUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchAnps.org.au/History.pdf 19 Sep 2018Who’s Who, 1993LC 1959 results12

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, AchievementsOccupationNotes, SourcesBlair, David Graham BSc(Hons), PhDResearch physicistUniversity academicFortian 1956 Research Associate (physics and maths), Royal Military College Canada1965-69, 1971-74Postdoctoral fellow, University of Alberta 1969-71Lecturer, then Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Physics, UTS 1974-90Senior Research Scientist, Aust. Defence Science & TechnologyOrganisation (DSTO) 1990-2002Within DSTO, Task Manager of project on development of a highresolution underwater acoustic imaging device for imaging sea minesSignificant member of a team recognised by an award from the Instituteof Engineers Australia for engineering excellenceBlanchard, Julian Ralph “Ralph” CBE, BA(Hons), DD Foundation Professor of Traffic Engineering University of NSW 1956-81;Emeritus Professor 1981Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Australian Electrical and MechanicalEngineers; AIF 1940-46Senior Research Officer CSIRO 1947-52; worked on the CSIROdifferential analyserScientific Advisor to the Australian Military Board 1952-56Institute of Engineers (Aust.) Inaugural Medal in Transport EngineeringBoard, Peter CMG, MA(Hons) NSW Director of Education 1905-22Inspector of Schools at Lismore, then Albury and Newcastle 1893Established the Sydney Teachers’ College at Blackfriars School, 1905-06Updated 21 Mar 20214th in state, LC 1956; 1 of 7 (incl. 1st and 7th) fromFSBHS in Top 100, a number exceeded only by NorthSydney BHS in that yearBSc Hons1 1961, PhD(Phys) 1967 (USyd)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchLC 1956 results; Year Reunion Booklet, U/P; Family inputMinister of religionModerator General for Presbyterian Church of Australia 1948-51Appointed CBE in 1957Blunden, William Ross “Ross” BSc, BE(see also notes at end)1892-1980Fortian 1909BA Hons 1913 USyd; DD 1958 EdinburghADB, Julian Blanchard .30 Oct 2016; FSMS Snr.Exam 1909results (Hons1 Eng); Fort Street Centenary book, 1949, p.79Mechanical engineerUniversity academicArmy officer1916-2003Fortian 1933Dux of school, 1933BSc 1937, BE(Civil) 1939 (USyd)USyd alumni sidneienses/searchEoas.info/biogs, D R Blunden 30 Oct 2016LC 1933 results;FSHS Honour Board 1933Educator1858-1945Fortian 1871-72BA 1889, MA Hons11(Maths) 1891 (USyd)ADB, Peter Board 30 Oct 2016Honours/awards/Peter Board 1 Feb 2019Jnr.1872, NSW Jnr Snr Public Exams 1867-1916 online13

DISTINGUISHED FORTIANS20Name, Achievements Occupation1889-1975Fortian 1900sOlympic representative /member of the 4x200 Men’s Freestyle Relay atStockholm 1912 Olympic Games, came 1st in world record time; eventnot won again by Australia until 1956Boden, Elizabeth Constance “Bessie” (McVicar) BSc Olympics, Les Boardman 30 Oct 2016Fortian, Jun 1924, p.47BiochemistGranted studentship on graduation, 1941 and worked in Department ofMedicine under Dr Trikojies for Drug Sub-CommitteeAssistant Bio-Chemist, Royal North Shore Hospital for a yearBogduk, Nikolai AM, MD, DSc, PhDReader in Anatomy, University of Queensland 1987Professor of Anatomy, University of Newcastle 1991Award for outstanding teaching 1995 and supervisor of the year 1995Conjoint Professor of Pain Medicine, University of Newcastle 2002Emeritus Professor 2014Senior Staff Specialist and Director Newcastle Bone and Joint Institute,Royal Newcastle Hospital 2002-2014Published 450 articles and 26 books on the anatomical basis, diagnosis,and treatment of spinal pain and headache, particularly whiplash andback painPioneered evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal medicine andinterventional pain medicine9 international awards for research and scholarship in pain medicineAM for service to medical research and education 2013After retirement retrained in vocational education to become a trainerand assessor for the NSW State Emergency ServiceBolt, Beverley (Bentley) MSc, PhDUpdated 21 Mar 2021(see also notes at end)“No director of education in NSW has matched Board’sachievements” Harold WyndhamMember of the Senate, Sydney University, 1913-24; CMG 1916Boardman, Leslie “Les” Notes, Sourcesc.1920-2010Fortian 1938BSc 1942 USydUSyd alumni sidneienses/searchLC 1938 results SMH; Ryersonindex (SMH 16 Jan 2010) onlineFSGHS, 1949 Centenary Mag., p.22Un

Ashford, Linda Margaret LLM Judge 1941 . LLM 1984 (UTS)Judge, Compensation Court of NSW 1997-2003; District Court of NSW, 2004-13 Acting Justice: District Court, and Supreme Court ACT from 2014 . a halfway house for those who have received time in the criminal justice system Who [s Who Aust. Women 2018 e-resource ver via NLA .