David John Armstrong

Background

Armstrong, David John was born on November 25, 1947 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Callan Ernest and Mary (Hosey) Armstrong.

Education

Bachelor, U. New South Wales, 1971.

Career

Political reporter, lead writer, The Australian, 1969-1976; news editor, assistant editor, deputy editor, The Australian, 1980-1983; editor, The Australian, 1989-1992; features writer, The Bulletin, 1976-1980; features writer, deputy editor, editor, The Bulletin, 1983-1986; political commentator, deputy editor, The Daily Telegraph, Sydney, 1987-1989; editor, The Canberra Times, 1992-1993; editor, South China Morning Post, Hong Kong, 1993-1994; editor-in-chief, South China Morning Post, Hong Kong, since 1994.

Achievements

• David John Armstrong has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Deborah Jane Bailey, October 25, 1980. Children: Claire, Jane.

Father:

Callan Ernest Armstrong

Mother:

Mary (Hosey) Armstrong

Spouse:

Deborah Jane Bailey

child:

Claire Armstrong

child:

Jane Armstrong