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Hornsby Shire

New South Wales

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Hornsby Shire Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from Hornsby Shire

Hornsby Shire, located in the northern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, has been the birthplace of several distinguished and famous individuals who have left their mark in various fields. Below is a list of notable people associated with this area, as verified by Wikipedia:

  • John Fahey - born on 31 December 1945, he is a former Australian politician who served as the 38th Premier of New South Wales from 1992 to 1995.
  • Adam Goodes - born on 8 January 1980, he is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL) and is a renowned advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights.
  • John Laws - born on 8 August 1935, he is an Australian radio presenter known as "Golden Tonsils" and has been an influential figure in the Australian media industry.
  • Nick Reiwoldt - born on 31 October 1982, he is a retired professional Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club in the AFL and is regarded as one of the game's greatest forwards.
  • Reg Livermore - born on 11 March 1938, he is an Australian actor, singer, and theatrical performer known for his extensive career in stage productions, including his portrayal of Frank-N-Furter in the Australian production of "The Rocky Horror Show".
  • May Gibbs - born on 17 January 1877, she was an Australian children's author and illustrator, renowned for her iconic bush babies characters, including Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, and her contribution to Australian literature.
  • Stirling Mortlock - born on 20 May 1977, he is a retired professional rugby union player who captained the Australian national team, the Wallabies, and is considered one of the greatest inside centers of his generation.
  • Doherty & Smith - born on August 1, 1949, Julian Laurence Doherty, Jr., and Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. were born in Hornsby Shire but later gained prominence as American publishers and owners of the Condé Nast media company.
  • James Spigelman - born on 1 January 1946, he is an Australian judge and former Governor of New South Wales, serving as the state's 16th Governor from 2001 to 2014.
  • Lisa Wilkinson - born on 19 December 1959, she is an Australian television presenter and journalist known for her work on the breakfast television program "Today" and as a co-host of "The Project".

This list represents just a fraction of the distinguished and famous individuals associated with Hornsby Shire, highlighting the diverse talents and achievements that have emerged from this region.

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