Time to Roam Magazine Issue 11 - October/November 2014 | Page 23

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upfront feature

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complex of its type in the southern hemisphere”.
Starting work on the first day was a bright
young accountant by the name of Garry Dunn.
He was excited to be working alongside the
boss who the workers called ‘JC’ – “short
for Jesus Christ”, they said half jokingly.
Carr and Dunn developed a close working
bond based on their passion for numbers
and JC’s desire to drive down costs.
However Dunn was amazed to learn
the man already regarded as one of
Australia’s most successful up and coming
businessmen could barely read or write.
“His handwriting was so poor he often
asked me to complete documents for him.”
Maureen Carr says her late husband suffered
from mild autism, a secret they never told
their children. However both Maureen and
Garry Dunn say whatever JC lacked in literacy
skills he more than made up for with other
talents. Put a spreadsheet in front of him and
he could tally up the columns with ease.
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