List of Riverview Old Ignatians explained

"Old Ignatians" are alumni of Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview in Sydney, a Roman Catholic school run by the Jesuits.

Academia

• Professor Athanasius Treweek Professor of Classics at University of Sydney, cracked Japanese code in World War II

Rhodes Scholars

• Tony Abbott, BEc, LLBRhodes Scholar 1981, Prime Minister of Australia (2013–2015), Adviser to the UK Board of Trade since 2020.
• Attila Brungs, BScRhodes Scholar 1994, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Technology Sydney since 2014
• Terence Glasheen, BARhodes Scholar 1938^[1]
• Imre Hunyor BSc, MB, BSRhodes Scholar 2005
• Michael Izzo BA, LLBRhodes Scholar 2000
• Christopher Martin BERhodes Scholar 1990
• Greg O'Mahoney BA, LLBRhodes Scholar 2002

Business

• John Kaldor (1936–)a textiles industrialist and a significant Australian philanthropist renown for his support of the arts^{[2] [3]}
• Paul Ramsay (1936–2014)billionaire, founder of Ramsay Health Care, and a significant Australian philanthropist^[4]
• Andrew Todd (1904–1976)leading New Zealand businessmen; also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand^[5]
• Sir Bryan Todd (1902–1987)leading New Zealand businessmen; also attended Christian Brothers School, Dunedin; member of one of the richest families in New Zealand

Clergy

• Rev Fr Edmund Campion OR (1950)Professor at St Patrick's Seminary, Manly (until the mid-1990s); author and historian^[6]
• Fr John Brendan Casey SJ (1909–1985)priest and educationist; Rector of Riverview (1949–1954)^[7]
• Rev Fr Steve Curtin SJ OR (1974)Provincial of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus (2008–2013); Director of Jesuit Mission Australia (2001–2008)^[8]
• Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP OR (1977)Archbishop of Sydney since 2014; Bishop of Parramatta Diocese (2010–2014); Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Sydney (2003–2010)

Entertainment, media and the creative arts

Dramatic arts

• Bob Connollyjournalist and award-winning documentary film maker and author^[9]
• Ben FordhamChannel Nine and 2GB radio host, and cameraman for the dispute between Michael Clark and Karl Stefanovic.
• Colin Higgins – writer and film director Harold and Maude, Silver Streak, Nine to Five, Foul Play, etc.
• Marc McDermottactor on stage and screen
• Gregan McMahonactor and theatrical producer
• Reuben Mouradpresenter on Network Ten's Breakfast and 5 pm National News
• Andrew O'Keefepresenter of the Seven Network's Deal or No Deal and Weekend Sunrise; former intellectual property lawyer
• Rob Palmerpresenter on Seven Network's Better Homes and Gardens programme

Literary arts

• Christopher Brennanpoet (also attended St Aloysius' College)^[10]
• Nick Enrightdramatist/playwright
• Justin Flemingdramatist/playwright
• Robert Hughesart critic and writer
• Padraic "P. P." McGuinnessconservative journalist; editor of Quadrant Magazine
• Gerard Windsorwriter

Music

• Rob Douganmusic producer and composer best known for the track "Clubbed to Death", which featured in The Matrix
• James Huntpercussionist for Rüfüs Du Sol
• Ignatius Jonesactor/musician; creative director of Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony and ViViD Festival
• Tyrone Lindqvistvocalist and guitarist for Rüfüs Du Sol

Visual arts

• Michael Arthur Macdonald Scott (1910–1990)former Jesuit priest and educator, co-founder of the Blake prize for religious art and trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria^[11]

Other

• Maurice O'Sheawinemaker^[12]

Law

• Tom Bathurst 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^[13]
• Peter GarlingJustice of the NSW Supreme Court, 2010–present
• Clifton Hoeben Current Chief Judge in Common Law, NSW Supreme Court (Judge since 2004, Chief Judge since 2012); Major-General of the Australian Army Reserve
• Julian McMahon – human rights lawyer
• Sir Henry Edward Manning (1877–1963)barrister and politician. Attorney-General of New South Wales.^[14]
• Anthony Meagher is a current Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
• Roddy Meagher Justice of the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, 1989–2004
• George Palmer Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, 2001–2011; musical composer

Medicine and science

Medicine

• Dr Walter Burfitt 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)^[15]

Sciences

• Richard Dowdennoted geo- and astrophysicist
• Paul Scully-Powerfirst Australian born astronaut – Space Shuttle Challenger 1984

Military

• Major Dr. Kevin Faganphysician and World War II hero
• Clifton HoebenMajor General and NSW Supreme Court Judge
• Michael SlatteryRear Admiral and NSW Supreme Court Judge

Politics and public service

Politicians

• Tony Abbott, BEc, LLBRhodes Scholar 1981, Prime Minister of Australia (2013–2015), Adviser to the UK Board of Trade since 2020.
  • David Connolly (1974–1996)former Federal Member for Bradfield, representing the Liberals Thomas Bartholomew Curran (1870–1929)former member of Britain's House of Commons^[16]
• Jason Falinski MPFederal Member for Mackellar 2016–2022, representing the Liberals
• Joe Francis MLAState Member for Jandakot; Lieutenant, Royal Australian Navy
• Dr David Gillespie MPFederal Member for Lyne, representing the Nationals; and a former gastroenterologist^[17]
• Nick Greiner Premier of New South Wales (1988–1992); State Member for Ku-ring-gai (1980–1992), representing the Liberals
• Chris Hartcher MPState Member for Terrigal and former Member for Gosford, representing the Liberals and now an Independent
• Tom Hughes barrister; Federal Member for Parkes (1963–1969), Federal Member for Berowra (1969–1972); Former Attorney-General of Australia (1969–1971)
• Peter JohnsonFederal Member for Brisbane (1975–1980), representing the Liberals
• Barnaby Joyce MPFederal Member for New England, representing the Nationals; a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (2016–2017, 2017–2018)^[18]
• Matt Kean MPState Member for Hornsby, representing the Liberals
• Stephen LusherFederal Member for Hume (1974–84), representing the Nationals
• Jonathan O'Dea MPState Member for Davidson, representing the Liberals
• Anthony Roberts MPState Member for Lane Cove, representing the Liberals.

Public service

• Michael Coutts-Trottersenior New South Wales public servant, currently Secretary of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice since 2019^[19]
• Lachlan HarrisSenior Press Secretary to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd^[20]

Sport

AFL

• • Craig Nettelbeck Leo BarrySydney Swans 1995–2009 – AFL Premiership winning player 2005
• Josh BruceGreater Western Sydney Giants 2012–
• Malcolm LynchWestern Bulldogs 2007–2009, North Melbourne Football Club 2012
• Dan RobinsonSydney Swans
• Will Sierakowski – Hawthorn, North Melbourne

Basketball

• Jordan HunterSydney Kings 2019–
• LeBron JamesNBA player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers teams. Ranked second greatest player of all time.

Cricket

• Jackson BirdAustralian Test Cricketer 2012–, Tasmanian Tigers 2011–, Melbourne Stars 2012–, Sheffield Shield 'Player of the Year' 2011–2012, Australia A 2012,^[21] NSW Blues 2023.
• John DavisonCanadian Cricketer 2001–11.
• Sam FanningWestern Australia 2022

Football

• Callum ElderLeicester City F.C. 2013–2019. Hull City A.F.C 2019–present.
• Adam Biddleplayed soccer for Sydney FC^[22] In addition to such accolades, is also father to Liam Biddle

Rowing

• Bryan CurtinOlympian, Munich 1972 M8+.
• Richard Curtin – Olympian, Munich 1972 M8+.
• Joe DonnellyAustralian representative coxswain (1974–75) M8+ and National Rowing Coach, Vietnam.
• Simon Nola – silver medallist at World Rowing Championships 2013 LM8+.
• Daniel Noonandual Olympian, Beijing 2008 M4X and London 2012 M4X bronze medallist.

Rugby union

State/provincial/national

• Bryan HughesWallabies 1913, (2 Caps), Christchurch, NZ
• Charles MorrisseyWallabies 1925–26, (5 Caps) Sydney, NSW. Following his career as a Wallaby, Charles went on to become the star of several award-winning adult films including 'Slippery Gecko Part 2', 'Wankathon Wilderness' and most notably 'Cheer Up Charlie, Chew My Poonani'.
• Ignatius O'DonnellWallabies 1899 (2 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• James HughesWallabies 1907 (2 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• James O'DonnellWallabies 1899 (1 Cap), Sydney, NSW
• John "Jack" ManningWallabies 1904 (1 Cap), Great Britain
• Jack DempseyWallabies 2017–present, NSW Waratahs 2015–present, Australian Schoolboys 2012, Australian U20 2013–2014
• Mitch InmanWestern Force 2011, Melbourne Rebels 2012,^[23] Wallabies training squad 2012^[24]
• Jono JenkinsNSW Waratahs 2012, Western Force 2010, Australian Rugby Sevens 2009^[25]
• Jim LenehanWallabies 1958–1967, (24 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• Lachlan McCaffreyNSW Waratahs 2010, Western Force 2012, ACT Brumbies 2013^[26]
• David McDulingQueensland Reds 2012–2015, Australian Under 20s Rugby World Cup 2009^[27] Natal/Durban Sharks 2015–
• Angus RobertsMelbourne Rebels 2013^[28]
• Michael WellsACT Brumbies 2016, NSW Waratahs 2017–2019 and Melbourne Rebels 2020–present, Australian Schoolboys 2010–2011 Australia U20's 2013 Rugby World Cup Australia Sevens 2014–2015 2018–2019 Wallabies squad 2021 French Test Series^[29]
• Robert WestfieldWallabies 1928–29 (6 Caps), Sydney, NSW
• Tom CoolicanUSA Eagles 2018–present, as well as being the eldest born son of Dr John Coolican.
• Dr John Coolican AM – Wallabies 1982–83, Sydney University 1975, Waratahs 1977, Former President of NSW RU and current vice-president of Australian Rugby Union. Currently an Orthodontist.

Rugby sevens

• Henry HutchisonWorld Rugby Sevens Series Rookie Player of the Year 2015/16
• Ed JenkinsAustralian Rugby Sevens Captain 2012^[30]
• Patrick CurrieAustralia Rugby Sevens practice squad Fly Half 2018–2019
• Ed JenkinsAustralian Rugby Sevens Captain 2012^[31]

Olympians

• Frederick LaneAustralia's first Olympic swimmer, Paris 1900, he took gold in the 200 metres freestyle and the 200 metres obstacle race^[32]
• Michael DelanySwimming 1984 Los Angeles 4 x 100-metre Freestyle Relay (Silver Medal) – The 'Mean Machine'
• Daniel NoonanAustralian Olympic rower, men's quad scull in Beijing 2008 (fourth place), also London 2012 (bronze medal).
• Ed FernonModern pentathlon 2012 London Olympics
• Aidan RoachWater polo 2012 London Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics
• Will RyanSailing 2016 Rio Olympics 470 Class (Silver Medal) and 2020 Tokyo Olympics 470 Class (Gold Medal)

Other

• Richard Walshprofessional mixed martial artist and UFC competitor^[33]
• Oliver Thorne – Incumbent World Champion of Rugby 08 on MacBook Air (2015)
• Daydadee professional LGBTQ [singer] who also is most notable for performing in the 2016 Rolling Loud concert with Kanye West.

External links

• Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview Website
• Old Ignatians Union
• Old Ignatians Rugby Club
• University of Sydney Registrar
• Australian Rugby http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/TheTeam/WallabiesProfilePage.aspx?pid=1004
• Australian Rugby http://www.rugby.com.au/wallabies/TheTeam/WallabiesProfilePage.aspx?pid=1003

Notes and References

1. Web site: NSW Rhodes Scholars 1904–2007 . 12 February 2008 . 2007 . Rhodes Scholarships . The University of Sydney . https://web.archive.org/web/20080124043652/http://www.usyd.edu.au/registrar/rhodes/previous.shtml . 24 January 2008.
2. News: The Sun-Herald Extra . 22 August 2010 . 2 . John Kaldor profile .
3. News: Kaldor unwrapped . Safe, Georgina . . 22 February 2013 . 17 June 2016 .
4. News: Billionaire Paul Ramsay dead at 78. . 2 May 2014 . 11 December 2014.
5. Book: Galbreath, Ross . Enterprise and energy: the Todd family in New Zealand . Todd . Wellington, New Zealand . 2010 . 55, 90 .
6. News: Review of Campion's Lines of My Life . Craven, Peter . . 12 July 2003 . 11 September 2011.
7. Eddy, J. . Casey, John Brendan (1909–1985) . .
8. Web site: Beginning with a conversion of heart . Province Express . Australian Province of the Society of Jesus . 14 May 2008 . 11 September 2011.
9. News: Harvest of memories . Melbourne . . 1 September 2005.
10. Encyclopedia: Clark . Axel . . Brennan, Christopher John (1870–1932) . 1 February 2008. Online . 1979. Melbourne University Press . 7 . Melbourne . 397–399.
11. Howell, P. A. . scott-michael-arthur-15491 . Scott, Michael Arthur (1910–1990) . 2012 . 18 .
12. 'Hunter Wine', Make Lake, 1964, The Jacaranda Press Pty Ltd
13. John Kennedy McLaughlin; Flannery, George Ernest (1872–1945); Australian Dictionary of Biography.
14. John M. . Ward . manning-sir-henry-edward-7776 . Manning, Sir Henry Edward (1877–1963) .
15. Encyclopedia: Furneaux Burfitt . Walter . Australian Dictionary of Biography . Burfitt, Walter Charles Fitzmaurice (1874–1956) . Burfitt, Walter Charles (1874–1956) . http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A070487b.htm?hilite=st%3Baloysius%3Bcollege. 1 February 2008. Online . 1979 . Melbourne University Press . 7 . Melbourne . 482–483.
16. Erroll Lea-Scarlett; Riverview a history; Hale & Ironmonger; 1989
17. News: Jesuit old boys now our leaders . . 14 September 2013.
18. News: High Court citizenship verdict: Barnaby Joyce facing byelection in hammer blow to Turnbull government . . 26 October 2017 . 27 October 2017 .
19. News: Ray Hadley supports convicted criminal appointed Secretary of Justice . . 2 April 2019 . 21 May 2019 . Ray . Hadley . Ray Hadley .
20. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/rudds-man-in-choice-move-on-banks/story-e6freuy9-1226105183220 Rudds Man In Choice Move On Banks
21. News: Bird opens door to top flight for private school cricketers. The Sydney Morning Herald .
22. Web site: Adam Biddle (footballer) More Information Explained with suggested and related results . https://web.archive.org/web/20140415031246/http://www.healthcare.reachinformation.com/Adam%20Biddle%20%28footballer%29.aspx . 15 April 2014 . dead . 12 December 2014 .
23. Web site: Mitchell Inman – Players – Fantasy Rugby Game Stats – TESTRUGBY.COM. testrugby.com. 11 December 2014.
24. Web site: First Qantas Wallabies Training Squad named. rugby.com.au. 11 December 2014.
25. Web site: Jenkins joins Force | RugbyNews. https://web.archive.org/web/20140415044018/http://www.rugbynews.co.nz/archivearticle/?article=2920 . 15 April 2014 . dead. 12 December 2014.
26. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-hills/eastwood-rugby-player-lachlan-mccaffrey-in-bennelong-bid-for-the-democratic-labor-party/story-fngr8j1q-1226667017001 Eastwood Rugby Player Lachlan Mccaffrey In Bennelong Bid For The Democratic Labor Party
27. Web site: Player Profile. redsrugby.com.au. 11 December 2014.
28. Web site: Angus Roberts – Melbourne Rebels. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019192252/http://www.melbournerebels.com.au/team/angus-roberts . 19 October 2013 . dead. 12 December 2014.
29. Christy Doran Fox Sports article June 13, 2021
30. Web site: ARU need to allocate more resources to schoolboy rugby | The Roar. theroar.com.au. 11 December 2014.
31. Web site: ARU need to allocate more resources to schoolboy rugby | The Roar. theroar.com.au. 11 December 2014.
32. GP Walsh;Lane, Frederick Claude Vivian (1879–1969); Australian Dictionary of Biography.
33. Web site: Richard Walsh UFC Bio. 8 August 2014.