Trivia

His one novel, 'The Money Movers', was based on his experiences as the owner of Australia's largest armoured car/security company Metropolitan Security Services

His son, Nick, is a minister in the Australian Government (2003)

Owned the largest security firm in Australia.

Used military tactics learned during six years service in North Africa to try to keep hysterical fans at bay

When the Beatles left Australia they presented him with two photographs and a letter. The letter, signed by each member, reads: "To the man who only allowed the finest birds and the best boomerang throwers into the suites, thank-you".

World War II fighter pilot.

He has five children, one of whom is Queensland state Finance Minister Nick Minchin.

He lives on the Sunshine Coast with his third wife Margo, whom he married 35 years ago.

In 1970 the entrepreneur sold his business and has succeeded at everything from pineapple farming to writing fiction. He has published three novels - one of them, _Money Movers (1979)_, was made into a movie in 1979.

Spent six weeks on tour as security in Australia with the Beatles in 1964 and says they were "naive youths who needed a good talking-to". He says John Lennon was a "bloody idiot" with no concern for his safety. And the band was girl-crazy.

Retired on Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia (June 2003)