From Gentleman To Governor In A Single Bound
Robert Pattinson was born in London, England in 1890. His parents were British. At the age of 19, he went to sea and worked his way up to Captain. During the First World War, he served in a medical role at the front.
When the war ended, he decided to make a living from agriculture. He moved to South Africa where he became a farmer and later a rancher. In 1940, he immigrated to Australia and settled in Sydney where he bought a controlling share in a horse breeding stud. He took up hunting and fishing, and became an avid and accomplished sportsman. He married Lilian, the daughter of Australian financier and politician, Sir Frank Packer. They had three children together – Elizabeth, Margaret and James. Sir Frank Packer was Lilian’s uncle. In 1963, Pattinson and Lilian moved to Scotland where he bought a fishing lodge in Loch Lomond. He enjoyed pursuing his hobbies, especially fishing and hunting. But he also took on the role of a public figure. He became the governor of New South Wales in 1967 and was knighted in 1973.
Even though Lilian and Pattinson were both Scottish, her family and estate of South Sea were entailed in the peerage and he could not lay claim to the title of Lord Pattinson. So Sir Robert Pattinson became Sir Robert after he was knighted in 1973, which he accepted with reluctance. But he never used the “Sir” in front of his name. He also resigned as governor in 1973 after just two years in the role. After that, he gave up public life and devoted himself to his family and estate. He died in 1978 at the age of 78. In the years before his death, he became known as the last of the Gentleman Farmers. For more information, visit the website of the Country Life magazine at https://www.countrylife.co.uk/grand-gentleman-farmer-robert-pattinson/
Grand Tourist Or Country Gentleman?
For most people, their job will be over once the summer series has finished. But for those who took part in the last series of the summer, the job hunt begins now. There are reportedly around 30,000 vacant posts across Great Britain. So if you are looking for a new job, why not consider one of the many opportunities that exist in the countryside? The opportunities will be plenty, as the country is desperately in need of qualified staff.
Robert Pattinson was born in London, England in 1890. His parents were British. At the age of 19, he went to sea and worked his way up to Captain. During the First World War, he served in a medical role at the front. After the war, he decided to make a living from agriculture. He moved to South Africa where he became a farmer and later a rancher. In 1940, he immigrated to Australia and settled in Sydney where he bought a controlling share in a horse breeding stud. He took up hunting and fishing, and became an avid and accomplished sportsman. He married Lilian, the daughter of Australian financier and politician, Sir Frank Packer. They had three children together – Elizabeth, Margaret and James. Sir Frank Packer was Lilian’s uncle. In 1963, Pattinson and Lilian moved to Scotland where he bought a fishing lodge in Loch Lomond. He enjoyed pursuing his hobbies, especially fishing and hunting. But he also took on the role of a public figure. He became the governor of New South Wales in 1967 and was knighted in 1973.
Even though Lilian and Pattinson were both Scottish, her family and estate of South Sea were entailed in the peerage and he could not lay claim to the title of Lord Pattinson. So Sir Robert Pattinson became Sir Robert after he was knighted in 1973, which he accepted with reluctance. But he never used the “Sir” in front of his name. He also resigned as governor in 1973 after just two years in the role. After that, he gave up public life and devoted himself to his family and estate. He died in 1978 at the age of 78. In the years before his death, he became known as the last of the Gentleman Farmers. For more information, visit the website of the Country Life magazine at https://www.countrylife.co.uk/grand-gentleman-farmer-robert-pattinson/
How Does One Go About Becoming A Grand Tourist?
If you are looking for a new job, why not consider one of the many opportunities that exist in the countryside? The opportunities will be plenty, as the country is desperately in need of qualified staff.
One way to become a grand tourist is to begin by volunteering at a state-run youth hostel. You will get to meet people from around the world and make new friends. After you have completed your voluntary stint at the hostel, you can move onto applying for a job at a state-run hotel. If you pass the interview, you will be given a trial period. During which, you can familiarise yourself with the duties and responsibilities of a hotel employee. You can take this opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the job. After you have acquired some experience, you can apply for a full-time position.
Alternatively, you can begin by volunteering at a privately owned hotel. Over time, you can move onto a position of responsibility and ask for more responsibility. You can also apply for a part-time position, which can be done to obtain some life experience as well as making use of the benefits that a part-time job provides. These include extra time off work to pursue your hobbies and to attend social events. Your role might also require you to work outside of regular work hours, which can be a further appeal to employers.
The choice is entirely up to you. But if you want to live a life of luxury, it might be best to begin by volunteering for a reputable and well-established company. Alternatively, you can look for a small hotel with a personal touch, which is owned and managed by a member of the family, and consider this to be your own little oasis in the countryside.