Background
Paterson, John Pryde was born on April 23, 1942 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of George Pryde and Shirley Ada Paterson.
Paterson, John Pryde was born on April 23, 1942 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of George Pryde and Shirley Ada Paterson.
Bachelor in Commerce, University Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1969.
Research officer advisory Australian Council Salaried and Professinal Associates, Melbourne, Australia, 1963—1966. Resident scholar Urban Research Unit Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1967—1970. Chief executive and proprietor John Paterson Urban Systems, Melbourne, Australia, 1970—1978.
Deputy director Department Planning and Environment, Sydney, 1978—1982. President chief executive Hunter District Water Board, Newcastle, Australia, 1982—1984. Director general Department Water Resources, Melbourne, Australia, 1984—1989.
Secretary Department Health and Community Services, 1989—1996, Department Infrastructure, 1996—1999. Consultant private, 2000—2003.
Married Mary Judith Simko, December 4, 1984. Married Yvonne Jean DuBois, August 1969 (divorced 1984). Children: Keir Pryde, Zsofi Pryde, Max Pryde, Teague Pryde.