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Peter Moyes

1917 – 2007

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About Peter Moyes

Lived 1917 – 2007 (aged 90). Peter Moyes was an Australian.

Peter Morton Moyes (9 July 1917 – 27 July 2007) was the Headmaster of Christ Church Grammar School and Chairman of the Headmasters' Conference of the Independent Schools of Australia.

He was born as the fourth of six children to parents John and Helen Moyes. Educated at St Peter's College in Adelaide he moved with father to Sydney where he completed his education at The Armidale School, and finally the University of Sydney, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1939.

His influence stretched across South-East Asia, where he helped train school principals in the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia. and a Member of the Order of Australia in 1995. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001.

He died on 27 July 2007 and was survived by his widow Judy, and three children: Christopher, Penny and Liz.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
St Peter's College, St Peter's College, Adelaide
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Member of the Order of Australia; Centenary Medal
Also known as
Peter Morton Moyes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Moyes?

Education administrator (1917–2007)

When was Peter Moyes born?

Peter Moyes was born on 9 July 1917 in Port Pirie.

When did Peter Moyes die?

Peter Moyes died on 27 July 2007 in Claremont.

What nationality was Peter Moyes?

Peter Moyes was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Moyes

· Wikidata: Q7175973

· DBpedia: Peter Moyes

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