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Christian Brothers College, Manly
, motto_translation = First Things First , established = , coordinates = , type = Independent secondary day school , educational_authority = New South Wales Department of Education , religious_affiliation = Catholicism , patron = Saint Paul , denomination = Congregation of Christian Brothers (19291982) , gender = Boys , oversight = Diocese of Broken Bay , trust = , slogan = Turning Manly boys into manly men , principal = Michael Reid , founder = Terence Nereus Bourke, CFC , chairman = , location = , city = , Northern Beaches, Sydney , state = New South Wales , country = Australia , enrolment = 700 , enrolment_as_of = , years = 7- 12 , colours = Red and black , former_name = Christian Brothers College, Manly , homepage = St. Paul's Catholic College (formerly named Christian Brothers College, Manly) is a diocesan Catholic secondary day school for boys, located i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent School
An independent school is independent in its finances and governance. Also known as private schools, non-governmental, privately funded, or non-state schools, they are not administered by local, state or national governments. In British English, an independent school usually refers to a school which is endowed, i.e. held by a trust, charity, or foundation, while a private school is one that is privately owned. Independent schools are usually not dependent upon national or local government to finance their financial endowment. They typically have a board of governors who are elected independently of government and have a system of governance that ensures their independent operation. Children who attend such schools may be there because they (or their parents) are dissatisfied with government-funded schools (in UK state schools) in their area. They may be selected for their academic prowess, prowess in other fields, or sometimes their religious background. Private schools r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Pound
The pound ( Sign: £, £A for distinction) was the currency of Australia from 1910 until 14 February 1966, when it was replaced by the Australian dollar. As with other £sd currencies, it was subdivided into 20 shillings (denoted by the symbol s or /–), each of 12 pence (denoted by the symbol d). History The establishment of a separate Australian currency was contemplated by section 51(xii) of the Constitution of Australia, which gave Federal Parliament the right to legislate with respect to "currency, coinage, and legal tender". Establishment Coinage The Deakin Government's ''Coinage Act 1909'' distinguished between "British coin" and "Australian coin", giving both status as legal tender of equal value. The Act gave the Treasurer the power to issue silver, bronze and nickel coins, with the dimensions, size, denominations, weight and fineness to be determined by proclamation of the Governor-General. The first coins were issued in 1910, produced by the Royal Mint in Lond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Nable
Adam Nable (born 4 September 1975) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Wakefield Trinity (List of Wakefield Trinity players, Heritage № 1091), Balmain Tigers, Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys. He later played for the New York Knights (rugby league), New York Knights in the AMNRL, and was vice-captain there. He is the brother of player-turned-filmmaker Matt Nable. Playing career Nable made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in Round 22 1995, coming off the bench in a 32-4 victory over South Sydney Rabbitohs, South Sydney at Brookvale Oval. This would be Nable's only appearance for Manly. The club would go on to win the minor premiership but were defeated in the grand final by Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Canterbury-Bankstown. In 1997, Nable joined Balmain and became a regular in the team over the next 3 seasons. Nable played in the club's final top gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Hedge
Nathan "The Hog" Hedge (born 28 May 1979, in Brisbane, Queensland) is a professional surfer raised on the Northern Sydney beach of Narrabeen. Having served his apprenticeship at the highly pressurised line-up of East Coast Australia's North Narrabeen, Nathan 'The Hog' Hedge has proven himself to be one of the areas most highly regarded sons. His style is characterised by both power and precision, while his control inside a barrel bares his own personal mark of determination. Joining the Rip Curl team as an unabashed grom, Hog refined his competitive mettle surfing some of the best waves in the world alongside some of the greatest surfers in the world, thanks to 'The Search' campaign. Hog qualified for the ASP World Tour in 2001, and quickly established himself as the unofficial spokesman for all things Australian. Never afraid to voice his opinions, his tenacity and honesty has both riled and endeared. By 2004 and 2005 The Hog had looked to cement his position amongst the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Hall (skier)
Sam Hall (born 28 December 1988) is an Australian freestyle skier. He competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Sochi ( rus, Со́чи, p=ˈsotɕɪ, a=Ru-Сочи.ogg) is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in Southern Russia, with a population of 466,078 residents, up to 600,000 residents in .... - Sochi 2014 Olympics References 1988 births Freestyle skiers at the 2014 Winter Olympics Living people ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Davies (cricketer)
Oliver Davies (born 14 October 2000) is an Australian cricketer. He made his Twenty20 debut on 22 December 2020, for the Sydney Thunder, in the 2020–21 Big Bash League season. Prior to his Twenty20 debut, he was named in Australia's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his List A debut on 15 February 2021, for New South Wales in the 2020–21 Marsh One-Day Cup. He made his First class debut on 2 March 2023, for New South Wales in the 2022–23 Sheffield Shield season. Personal life Ollie attended St Paul's College, Manly St. Paul's Catholic College (formerly named Christian Brothers College, Manly) is a diocesan Catholic school, Catholic Secondary school, secondary day school for boys, located in , on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The ... and was in the same year as soccer player Calem Nieuwenhof. His younger brother, Joel Davies, is also a cricketer, who signed with Sydney Thunder during the 2022/23 Big Bash League season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Cuthbertson
Adam Cuthbertson (born 24 February 1985) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a and forward for the Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship. He has previously played for the York City Knights. Cuthbertson played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Newcastle Knights in the NRL, and the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League Background Cuthbertson was born in Manly, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Born in Manly, New South Wales, Cuthbertson played his junior football for the Avalon Bulldogs and the Newport Breakers Rugby Union team before being signed by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. He played for the Sea Eagles Premier League reserve-grade team in 2006. In round 3 of the 2006 NRL season, Cuthbertson made his NRL debut for the Sea Eagles against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. In 2007, Cuthbertson was rewarded with a Man of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Blake
Phil Blake (born 24 November 1963) is a former rugby league footballer and a professional rugby union coach. Originally a , Blake developed into a utility player and played first grade matches in all the backline positions, as well as at and lock. He represented New South Wales on one occasion. Blake has held coaching positions with the Wallabies, Western Force, Manly RUFC and Leicester Tigers. Early life Blake was born in London, England, but moved to Sydney with his family at an early age. While attending Christian Brothers College in Manly, Blake played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 1981. Phil Blake is the younger brother of former Manly, Canberra and South Sydney player Michael Blake. Playing career Manly Blake made his début for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in Round 12 of the 1982 season, coming off the bench for the Sea Eagles in their 20-19 win over Eastern Suburbs at Brookvale Oval. Blake played 14 games in his rookie year, playing five-eighth, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex McTaggart
Alexander John McTaggart (born 24 January 1949) is an Australian politician who was an independent (politician), independent member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Electoral district of Pittwater, Pittwater between 2005 and 2007. At the time of his election, McTaggart was also the Mayor of Pittwater Council. Early life Alex McTaggart grew up in the Pittwater area of Sydney, attending Avalon, New South Wales, Avalon Public School and then St Paul's College, Manly, St Paul's Catholic College in Manly, before finishing with his Leaving Certificate and then gaining an Associate Diploma of Teaching (Technical) as well as horticulture and landscape design qualifications. Political career Following the sudden resignation of John Brogden (politician), John Brogden as Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division), Liberal Leader of the Opposition (New South Wales), Opposition Leader and his subsequent resignation from Parliament, McTaggart was elected to the Legis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Verhoeven (broadcaster)
Paul Verhoeven (born 15 January 1983) is an Australian broadcaster, writer, blogger and comedian, and the host of ''Steam Punks'' on ABC3. Early life Verhoeven’s father, John Verhoeven, was an officer in the New South Wales Police Force. Verhoeven grew up with his family on Sydney's northern beaches, before he moved to Melbourne after completing a Bachelor of Film Studies at the University of New South Wales. Radio Verhoeven is best known for his extensive work with Triple J, as the host of the "Nerdy By Nature" segment on ''The Breakfast Show'' with Tom Ballard and Alex Dyson (formerly known as "Nerds of a Feather" and "Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind"). He also hosted ''The Mid-Dawn show'' for four years, and was producer of ''The Graveyard Shift'' with Dave Callan. Verhoeven has also hosted "The Breakfast Show", "Weekend Arvos" and the Triple J ''Weekend Breakfast Show''. Television Verhoeven is the host and co-writer of ''Steam Punks'', a narrative game show on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Nable
Matthew Nable (born 8 March 1972) is an Australian film and television actor, writer, sports commentator and former professional rugby league player. After playing in the Winfield Cup Premiership during the 1990s for the Manly-Warringah and South Sydney clubs, he wrote and starred in the rugby league-centred drama ''The Final Winter'' in 2007. Nable went on to act in films such as '' Killer Elite'' and '' Riddick''. He appeared on The CW's ''Arrow'' and ''Legends of Tomorrow'' as Ra's al Ghul. Early life Nable grew up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and also, as a young boy, spent two years at Portsea, Victoria, when his father, Dave, a soldier, was stationed there. His father had also worked as a trainer for the Australian national rugby league team, and his brother, Adam Nable, would become a professional player as well. Career Sporting Matt Nable rose through the junior ranks at the Manly-Warringah club and made five appearances for the Graham Lowe-coached team over 1991 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baz Luhrmann
Mark Anthony Luhrmann (born 17 September 1962), known professionally as Baz Luhrmann, is an Australian film director, producer, writer and actor. With projects spanning film, television, opera, theatre, music and recording industries, he is regarded by some as a contemporary example of an auteur for his style and deep involvement in the writing, directing, design, and musical components of all his work. He is the most commercially successful Australian director, with four of his films in the top ten highest worldwide grossing Australian films The cinema of Australia had its beginnings with the 1906 production of ''The Story of the Kelly Gang'', arguably the world's first feature film. Since then, Australian crews have produced many films, a number of which have received internati ... of all time. On the screen he is best known for his "Red Curtain Trilogy", consisting of his romantic comedy film ''Strictly Ballroom'' (1992) and the romantic tragedies ''Romeo + Juliet, W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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