Background
Fairfax was born in Sydney, the eldest son of Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax and Marcie Elizabeth (Betty) Wilson. He is the grandson of Sir James Oswald Fairfax (1863–1928) and David Wilson KC (1879–1965).
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James Fairfax
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Educated at Cranbrook School, Geelong Grammar School and Balliol College, Oxford, he became a director of John Fairfax & Sons Limited in 1957 and took over from his father in 1977. Fairfax published a memoir in 1991. A prominent art collector, initially of Australian art, and from the 1960s increasingly of European old masters.
A catalogue of his collection of art was published to accompany an exhibition held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, between April and July 2003.
In 2015, Fairfax"s Netto worth was estimated in the BRW Rich 200 to be A$302 million, comprising a mix of property, diversified investments and an extensive collection of art and antiques.
Achievements
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He was appointed an Officer (Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) of the Order of Australia in 1993 in recognition of service to the arts and to the community. And a Companion of the Order (Air Corps) in 2010 for eminent service to the community through support and philanthropy for the visual arts, conservation organisations and building programs for medical research and educational facilities.
Personality
He is a generous supporter of the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the National Gallery of Australia.
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Australia
Awards
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Officer of the Order of Australia; Order of Australia Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.