Hugh attended the first meeting of the Old Knox Grammarians’ Association in 1929.
After school, Hugh studied wool classing at East Sydney Technical Institute. He became a jackaroo at Blowering Station, Tumut, and gained experience at a dairy farm near Maitland. In 1935, Hugh married Kate Boag becoming the first Old Boy to be married. They had two children, Hugh and Marion. He enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force rising to the rank of Corporal in the 3 Operational Transport Unit. After the war finished, he returned to dairy farming in the Gloucester district. In 1958, he returned to wool classing with Grazcos.
In 1999, he retired with wife Kate and daughter Marion to a small property at Boorowa. He enjoyed country living until he passed away in 2001 at the age of 89.
Hugh’s nephew, John Boag (OKG64) and grandnephews John B M Boag (OKG04) and James S B Boag (OKG08) also attended the School.
War Service
1940-1945 - Royal Australian Air Force, Corporal, 3 Operational Transport Unit
1924 1st XV Rugby Team
