Born in Ayr, educated Airdmillan State School, Jarvisfield State School, Ayr High and Intermediate School, Thornburgh College Charters Towers. Apprenticed in Pharmacy Ayr F.S. Dispensary 1951-1953, Final Year Tech. College George Street Brisbane 1954. Established and operated Pharmacy in Ayr 1958 - 2003. Retired 2003. Present music program from local Radio Sweet FM 97.1