Peter Janson
Percy Pierre Gustaf "Peter" Janson a true extrovert (born 10 April 1940 in New Zealand) is an Australian socialite and former motor racing driver.
Janson was born in New Zealand, emigrating to England at a young age. In 1967, he moved to Australia and settled in Melbourne.
Janson, who listed his occupation as "Gentleman", established a playboy penthouse in the Federal Hotel before moving to the Hotel Windsor. In the 1980s he moved to Rutherglen House. Janson is renowned for the parties he throws, and was a pioneer in transforming the Melbourne Cup into a major event on the Australian social calendar.
Often referred to as "The Captain" or "Captain Peter Janson", this allegedly comes from that he was either a Captain in the Indian Army while being the Trade Commissioner for Australia in India, or he was allegedly a Captain in the Bhutan Air Force.
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