Wesley College

Discover the notable alumni of Wesley College. The list includes people like Dolph Lundgren, Jonah Lomu, Harold Holt, Robert Menzies & Temuera Morrison. This list of notable alumni is loosely sorted by popularity and has people from different domains of life, such as sportspersons, leaders, film & theater personalities, intellectuals & academics and lawyers & judges etc.
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Harold Holt
(Former Prime Minister of Australia)
Harold Holt
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 5, 1908
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Stanmore
Died: December 17, 1967

Harold Holt was an Australian politician and the 17th prime minister of Australia. On 17 December 1967, Holt disappeared while swimming in rough conditions at Cheviot Beach. Following his disappearance, which gave rise to several conspiracy theories, Harold Holt was presumed dead. The Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre in Melbourne is named in his honor.

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Robert Menzies
(12th Prime Minister of Australia)
Robert Menzies
9
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 20, 1894
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Jeparit
Died: May 15, 1978

Robert Menzies was an Australian politician who served as the prime minister of Australia on two non-consecutive terms. He served over 18 years in total, becoming the longest-serving prime minister in Australian history. His government is known for its emphasis on higher education, national security policies, and immigration schemes. After retirement, he became the chancellor of the University of Melbourne. 

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Mark Philippoussis
(Australian Former Professional Tennis Player)
Mark Philippoussis
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 7, 1976
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Australian former tennis player Mark Philippoussis is nicknamed The Scud for his missile-like deliveries. The former world number 8 singles player has two Davis Cups in his kitty and is now a famous reality TV star. He once went bankrupt but has since recovered and now owns a clothing brand.

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Jonah Lomu
(New Zealand Rugby Union Player)
Jonah Lomu
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 12, 1975
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Died: November 18, 2015

Jonah Lomu was a New Zealand rugby player whose dominance on the field had a huge impact on the game. Considered the first global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu proved to be a crowd-puller. In 2007, he was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame. In 2011, he was inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame.

 5 
Mitchell Marsh
(Australian International Cricketer)
Mitchell Marsh
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 20, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Attadale, Australia
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Shaun Marsh
(Australian Former Cricketer)
Shaun Marsh
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 9, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Narrogin, Australia
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Michael Klim
(Polish-born Australian Competitive Swimmer)
Michael Klim
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 13, 1977
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Gdynia Gdynia, Poland

Michael Klim is a Polish-born Australian competitive swimmer and former world record holder. He is best known for winning two gold medals at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Michael Klim has also won seven gold medals in the long course and five gold medals in the short course so far in the World Championships. 

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Dirk Nannes
(Australian-Dutch Cricket Commentator and Former Cricketer)
Dirk Nannes
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 16, 1976
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Waleed Aly
(Radio personality, Television presenter, Lawyer, Songwriter)
Waleed Aly
5
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: August 15, 1978
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Melbourne

Waleed Aly is an Australian writer, lawyer, and TV personality. He completed his International Baccalaureate from Wesley College and furthered his education at the University of Melbourne. Besides pursuing a legal career, he also hosts several popular programs on TV and radio. He is married to  feminist author and academic Susan Carland.

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Malakai Fekitoa
(Tongan Professional Rugby Union Player Who Plays as a Centre)
Malakai Fekitoa
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 10, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ha'apai, Tonga
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Edward Carson
(Former Attorney General for England and Wales)
Edward Carson
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 9, 1854
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Died: October 22, 1935

Widely known as the uncrowned king of Ulster, Scottish-Irish unionist Edward Carson is best remembered for spearheading the resistance against the British government’s imposition of the Home Rule for Ireland. As a barrister, he was responsible for noted author Oscar Wilde’s conviction for homosexuality, which was illegal back then.

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Richard Taylor
(Filmmaker)
Richard Taylor
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Birthdate: February 2, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cheshire, England

Richard Taylor is a New Zealand filmmaker best known as the founder and head of the world-renowned special effects company, Wētā Workshop. He won four Academy Awards for his work in The Lord of the Rings film series. Richard Taylor also won an Oscar under the Best Visual Effects category for his work in the 2005 film King Kong. 

 13 
Geoffrey Blainey
(Historian)
Geoffrey Blainey
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Birthdate: March 11, 1930
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Melbourne

Australian historian and bestselling author Geoffrey Blainey is best known for his books on economic and social history. Initially a freelance writer, he also later taught economic history at the University of Melbourne. He has also chaired the Australia Council. His books include The Peaks of Lyell.

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Ben Hollioake
(English All-Rounder Cricketer)
Ben Hollioake
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 11, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Died: March 23, 2002
 15 
Sitiveni Sivivatu
(New Zealand Retired Rugby Union Footballer)
Sitiveni Sivivatu
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 19, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Suva, Fiji

Sitiveni Sivivatu is a New Zealand retired rugby union footballer who achieved success during the 2005 Super 12 season when he played for the Chiefs. He also represented his national team from 2005 to 2011, making 46 appearances.     

 16 
Harry Furniss
(Illustrator)
Harry Furniss
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Birthdate: March 26, 1854
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Wexford, Ireland
Died: January 14, 1925
 17 
George Singh
(7th Chief Justice of Belize)
George Singh
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Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Belize City, Belize
Died: March 9, 1999
 18 
Eva O'Connor
(Irish Actress)
Eva O'Connor
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Birthplace: Ireland
 19 
Ian Johnson
(Australian Cricketer)
Ian Johnson
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 8, 1917
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died: October 9, 1998
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Ralph Slatyer
(Ecologist)
Ralph Slatyer
1
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: April 16, 1929
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Perth, Australia
Died: July 26, 2012
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Nikki Symmons
(Irish Field Hockey Player)
Nikki Symmons
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 2, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland