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Gender	Male
Industry	Non-Profit
Occupation	Retired, volunteer
Location	Rockhampton, Qld, Australia
Introduction	Grew up on a dairy farm in New Zealand, schooled at Ardmore primary http://www.ardmore.school.nz then Papakura High School http://www.papakurahigh.school.nz . Worked for the Forestry, then came to Australia in 1966 for a working holiday. Worked in the smelter at Mt Morgan Mine, Queensland Rail at Edengalba on the Relay Gang, Mourilyn Sugar Mill, St Johnston Sugar Mill, Garnet Lincoln Surveyors. I was Called up for National Service, I went to Vietnam with 104 Signal Sqn Royal Australian Signals in 1968-1969. On discharge worked for Brian Thomas Builders, Hillman Motors and 28 years with Capricornia Regional Electricity Board (now Ergon) Retired in Aug 1999 and continued my voluntary work. In July 1990 I became an Australian Citizen and in the 2006 Queens Birthday Honours I was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for working for Veterans and in many rolls in the civilian community. I still have an avid interest in Veteran Wellfare, helping anyone with computer problems, designing websites and enjoying wine, gardening and travel.
Interests	Computers, photography, wine, Amateur Radio (VK4CNQ), Gardening
Favorite movies	The Deer Hunter, Sex and the City
Favorite music	Blues, Jazz
Favorite books	computer manuals