One of the more enigmatic members of the Fairfax newspaper dynasty was the late James Fairfax, a philanthropist and art collector. Never a gung ho corporate player, he nonetheless played a significant role in the fortunes of the Fairfax company, during a time of great turmoil. And so did his mother Betty, whose impact has not been revealed before.
Guest: Alexander (Alex) Edward Gilly
Author of ‘James Fairfax: Portrait of a Collector in Eleven Objects’ (NewSouth)
Writer, translator and magazine editor
Nephew of the late James Fairfax
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The late James Fairfax at his home Retford Park, in the Southern Highlands of NSW, in 2016. Photographed by his nephew Alex Gilly.
Media Industry, Businesses, Family, Visual Art