User:Nickmbishop/sandbox

Nick Bishop started life in Adelaide South Australia, the 3rd son of 4 boys. His parents Jean & John Bishop were active in the South Australian theatre scene, and his father John was an accomplisdhed and recognised account as. Nick was schooled at St Peters College, did not pass his matriculation there. He left and went jackarooing (Australian cowboy) in Kojonup Western Australia, then worked as a drillers offsider in Jabiru, near Darwin in The Northern territory. Nick then returned to Adelaide, completed his matriculation at Kensington Park Community College - Adult Education, while working in the bottle shop at The Payneham Tavern. upon completeing matriculation Nick knew he wanted to work - and not go back to school (University)