Biography of FRED HOLLOWS


Timeline      Events



1929           - born in New Zealand
1936           -went primary school
1942           -given Bachelor of Art
1958           -married his first wife Mary Skiller
1975           -his wife Mary passed away
1961           -studied ophthalmology
1965           -moving in Australia
1965           -1992 teaching ophthalmology at the University of NSW
1980           -married 2nd wife Gabi Hollows
1989           -diagnosed with cancer
1992            -traveled to Vietnam
1993            -died from cancer


Turning points


He was given a Bachelor of arts degree, but he changed to the medicine.
Met his first wife Mary, come to Australia.


Achievements

-The title of Australia of the year 1990.
-Advance Australia award for Aboriginal Eye Care.
-Human Rights Medal.
-Advance Australian Award for medicine and overseas aid.
-Award Doctor of medicine and doctor of science Honoris Causa, UNSW.
-Companion General Division of the order of Australia(AC).