New England Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from New England
Famous Personalities
1. Sir Henry Parkes: Notable Australian politician, often referred to as the "Father of Federation." Parkes was born in Canley, NSW in 1815 and played a significant role in the federation movement.
2. Frederick Ward (Captain Thunderbolt): Australia's most notorious bushranger, active during the 1860s. Thunderbolt hailed from Claude Road near Uralla in the New England region.
3. Caroline Chisholm: An influential immigrant welfare worker and philanthropist. Chisholm contributed to the welfare of female immigrants and their families in Australia during the mid-19th century. She lived and worked in various parts of New South Wales, including the New England region.
4. Banjo Paterson: Celebrated Australian bush poet and author, best known for his iconic works such as "Waltzing Matilda." Paterson lived in Yeoval, near Orange, NSW, which is within close proximity to the New England region.
5. Lionel Rose: The first Indigenous Australian to win a world boxing title. Born in Drouin, Victoria, Rose moved to the New England region and spent a significant part of his life there.
6. George Whitecross Paterson: Renowned Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Paterson was born in Uralla, New England, NSW.
7. Catherine Ann Spence: Influential Australian feminist, social reformer, and writer. Spence was born in Melrose, Scotland and migrated to Australia with her family, settling in the New England region of New South Wales.
8. Ben Hall: Australian bushranger who operated in the New South Wales region during the 1860s. Hall was born in Wallis Plains, now known as Maitland, and spent some time in the New England area before his eventual outlaw career.
9. Greg Page: Former lead singer of the world-famous children's music group, The Wiggles. Page hails from Tamworth, New South Wales, which lies within the New England region.
10. Tess Mallos: Celebrated Australian author and expert on Middle Eastern cuisine. Mallos was born in the New England town of Gunnedah, where she developed an early passion for cooking and culinary experimentation.
11. Ernest Henry Shackleton: English polar explorer who participated in several Antarctic expeditions. Shackleton studied in a boarding school in Eastwood, a suburb of Sydney located in the New England region.
Notable Associations
1. Dame Mary Gilmore: A prominent Australian socialist poet and journalist who played a vital role in the country's literary and political history. Gilmore became an honorary New England resident late in her life and passed away in Sydney's New England Nursing Home.
2. Peter Allen: Famous Australian singer-songwriter and entertainer. Although Allen was born in New Zealand, he grew up in Tenterfield, New South Wales, which is part of the New England region.
3. Russell Crowe: Internationally acclaimed actor and film producer who was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Crowe spent part of his childhood in the New England region of New South Wales.
