Holmes+a+Court,+Janet

 || Janet Lee Ranford was born on November 29, 1943 in Perth, Western Australia, and lived with her parents and younger brother on an acre of land in the hills near Perth.  || Janet's father worked for an insurance company. Her mother was involved with Aboriginal education and world peace, and they were both politically active. They encouraged Janet to be tolerant and fair. Janet studied science at the University of Western Australia where she was the only woman majoring in organic chemistry. After graduating she became a science teacher. While at university she met Robert Holmes a Court, a law student. They married in 1966 and had four children. During this time Robert was busy building a global business empire which included car and art collections, city mansions and thoroughbred horses. || Janet took on the job of restructuring the company to change it from one which focused on the skills of one man to one which revolved around people and teamwork. Heytesbury Holdings continues as one of the largest private companies in Australia. Janet Holmes à Court ran [|Heytesbury] from the time of her husband's death until 2005, when she retired. She was, at one time, Australia's richest woman. The couple's eldest son, [|Peter Holmes à Court], is now a major investor and entrepreneur in his own right, after divesting his share of Heytesbury. [|Peter Holmes à Court] along with [|Russell Crowe] is the 75.8% owner of [|National Rugby League] club [|South Sydney Rabbitohs]. But she is also passionate about the arts, conservation, children's television and world peace. She believes you need to participate in life to get the most out of it. Another of Janet's great passions is Australian art. The Holmes a Court Collection consists of over four thousand artworks. Many are lent to galleries around Australia, - for all Australians to enjoy. Another of Janet's great passions is Australian art. The Holmes a Court Collection consists of over four thousand artworks. Many are lent to galleries around Australia, - for all Australians to enjoy. In 1995, Janet's service to business, arts and the community was recognised with an Order of Australia.  || [] || Chronological reference to people and experiences that influenced the person explaining how they influenced them. ||  || Janet studied science at the University of Western Australia where she was the only woman majoring in organic chemistry. After graduating she became a science teacher. || [] ||  ||  Mrs Janet Holmes à Court For service to business, particularly as a leader in the construction, wine and cattle industries, to the advancement of Western Australia's musical and theatre culture, to the visual arts, and to the community. || SHE has helped set interest rates as a member of the Reserve Bank board, championed the republican cause on the national stage and run a family empire which once had her recognised as Australia's richest woman. But at 62 and with 12 grandchildren, there are signs that Janet Holmes a Court is quietly retreating from life in the public spotlight. The first indication came last week when it was revealed that Mrs Holmes a Court had relinquished her position as chairman of the Black Swan Theatre Company after almost 15 years. And speaking to //The West Australian// from London, Mrs Holmes a Court suggested it might soon be time to reconsider her roles with both the WA Symphony Orchestra and the Heytesbury empire founded by her late husband, Robert Holmes a Court. Mrs Holmes a Court said the time was right for her to "step back and give someone else a turn" at Black Swan because the theatre company was in great shape with a rejuvenated board. || [] || Mrs Holmes à Court is Chairman of Heytesbury Pty Ltd, a family-owned company with extensive business interests in Australia and is also Chairman of the John Holland Group, one of Australia's leading construction and engineering companies; the West Australian Symphony Orchestra; the Australian Children’s Television Foundation and the Urban Design Centre of WA. Mrs Holmes à Court has received many accolades. She has received a Champion Award for the Year of the Built Environment 2004 Western Australia, the Lifetime Commitment Award from the WA State Arts Sponsorship Scheme Awards and the 2003 AbaF Richard Pratt Business Leadership Award. She was awarded the 1998 International Business Council of Western Australia Business Award and in 1997 was presented an Honorary Doctorate from Murdoch University and the Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Western Australia. In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June, 1995 she was appointed an Officer in the Order of Australia for services to Business, the Arts and the Community and in 1994 she received an Honorary Doctorate from the Central Queensland University || Well known persons working at the same time. ||  || Why do their life is regarded as significant and why they are admirable. ||  Janet Holmes a Court is a detailed portrait of a complex and passionate Australian who has never been afraid to do things her own way. In 1990, the legendary Robert Holmes a Court died, and his wife Janet took over the reins of the company he had made famous - Heytesbury Holdings. Against all expectations and prejudices she has been able to reshape Heytesbury, convincing the business world that she had the strength and personal gifts - if not the financial training - to guide that tottering empire on to a new stage.
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This edition features the most up-to-date details of Janet Holmes a Court's remarkable life, encompassing both her business life as chairman of Heytesbury, and her relationship with her children - now adults who have made their presence known as the heirs of Robert Holmes a Court.

Janet Holmes a Court has all the elements of a great drama: the wealth, the politics, the love, the loyalty and the conflict. Janet's story is one of a strong, determined woman who has overcome loss to triumph as one of Australian's living treasures. || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">Establishes when and where the person died and the effect their work and values had on people. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%;"> ||
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