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Alex Ross

1907 – 1994

New Zealand rower

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About Alex Ross

Lived 1907 – 1994 (aged 86). Alex Ross was a New Zealand rower.

Rowing In 1930 he was a member of the men's Coxless fours team that won the bronze medal at the British Empire Games in Hamilton Ontario.

Banking career His banking career began with The National Bank of New Zealand. He transferred with his colleagues to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand when it was formed in 1934. He had risen to deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank when he was invited by a visitor to New Zealand, John Gibson Jarvie, to join Jarvie's banking group in London, United Dominions Trust Limited where Ross rose to be appointed chairman in 1963.

Ross was also a director, and later, chairman from 1970 to 1975 of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group then headquartered in London. Other posts included deputy chairman of Eagle Star Insurance and director of Whitbread Investment Trust.

Family Sir Alexander Ross, eldest son of William Alexander Ross and Kathleen née Marks, was born at Herekino, North Auckland, 2 September 1907. He married twice, first Nora Burgess who died in 1974 and they had 2 sons and 2 daughters. In 1975 he married Cynthia Barton. He died in retirement in his 87th year at Tweed Heads West in New South Wales, 10 April 1994.

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Alexander Ross, Sir Alexander Ross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alex Ross?

New Zealand rower (1907–1994)

When was Alex Ross born?

Alex Ross was born on 2 September 1907 in Auckland.

When did Alex Ross die?

Alex Ross died on 10 April 1994 in Tweed Heads West.

What was Alex Ross's occupation?

Alex Ross was a rower.

What nationality was Alex Ross?

Alex Ross was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alex Ross

· Wikidata: Q4717717

· DBpedia: Alex Ross (rower)

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