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Fred Hollows was born on th 9th April 1929 to the parents Joseph and Clarice Hollows. He had three borothers - Colin, John and Maurice. He was born in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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Fred lived in Dunedin for the first seven years of his life, then in 1936, when fred was only eight years old, he moved to Palmerstan North.
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Fred went to the University of Otago to study as a medical student and enjoyed the countless resources at his disposal.
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Fred Hollows married Mary Skiller in 1958 until she died a sad death in 1975.
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In 1971 Fred set up the first Aboriginal Medical Service in Australia which later helped in in the repairing of eyes with trachoma and other eye defects.
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Fred later married a second time to Gabi O'Sullivan who is still alive today and helps with thef Fed Hollows Foundation.
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In 1981 he won the very complementary Advance Australia Award which he took with much gratitude towards the Australian Government.
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In 1990 Fred was awarded the very prestigous Australian of the Year.
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In 1991 Fred was presented Humanist of the Year which he deserved immenseley after the work he did with the poor communities.
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Fred hollows died on the 10th of Febuary 1993. He is remebered and thanked by many poor people even in his death. He had a state funeral at St Marys Cathedral.
