Linsell Donald Richards (Lin) was born in Levin, New Zealand, and after early education at Horowhenua College entered Otago University for his medical studies, qualifying in 1959. His first house appointments were at Cook and Wellington Hospitals and during this time he decided to specialize in otor

Robert Guerin was born in Adelaide on 8 July 1932. His father, Robert Guerin, and mother, Vera Jean née Langley, were both schoolteachers. He was educated at Adelaide High School, where he won numerous prizes and became head prefect. He qualified with credit, winning the gynaecology prize, from the