John Patten or Johnny Jarrett (1936-), Australian Aboriginal boxer and activist
Following this removal, Patten was located by his father and the pair fled from New South Wales, to the safety of Barmah in Victoria.
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In the early 1980's Patten was instrumental in the redevelopment of the Pippi Beach Aboriginal community at Yamba in northern New South Wales, ensuring the community had new homes built and access to council amenities they were previously denied.
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At Boystown, John was educated by Fr Thomas Dunlea and gained expert tuition in boxing from George Simpson and Arthur Daly, and rugby league football by former Australian test player Paddy Maher.
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