PEOPLE
A very fortunate life.
Photos: Jane Dunning Photography
AB Facey’s autobiography “A Fortunate Life” was a best-seller but AC Facey’s understanding of property development has made him a best-seller - and buyer. Andrew Facey DipFM’66 was, indeed, fortunate to go to Marcus. Without the entry requirements of a school Leaving Certificate or farm employment, a conversation between his father Angus and then Principal, Ivo Dean, luckily resulted in an early entry opportunity for Andrew to study farm management. “I loved Marcus Oldham when I went there, I made some great mates and I still have them, even though it’s fifty odd years ago. I also realise what it’s done for me in business, and it’s helped me enormously.” Andrew’s family had farming properties at Strathbogie and Narre Warren but as his father was also in real estate, Andrew soon joined him after graduating from Marcus. “I went into the 55-year-old family business, and I enjoyed selling. My father was a wonderful man, and I was only 25 when he let me take over. Then I went into development. I have had a great working life as I’ve been able to keep my rural interests. I’ve stayed in the property industry ever since, and I’ve stayed in the farming industry ever since.” Andrew is now in the fortunate position of being able to give back. He has very generously made a gift of $1 million to Marcus Oldham College.
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