Snowy River Region Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Snowy River Region
1. Banjo Paterson
Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson (1864-1941) was an Australian bush poet, journalist, and author. He was born in the town of Yeoval in the Snowy River Region. Paterson's works, including his famous poem "The Man from Snowy River," have become iconic representations of Australian literature.
2. Jack O'Hagan
Jack O'Hagan (1898-1987) was an Australian songwriter and composer. He was born in the town of Snowy River Region. O'Hagan wrote numerous popular songs, including "Along the Road to Gundagai" and "Our Don Bradman," which have become well-known in Australian culture.
3. Sir George Houstoun Reid
Sir George Houstoun Reid (1845-1918) was an Australian politician and the fourth Prime Minister of Australia. He was born in Johnstone, Scotland, but his family moved to Australia when he was an infant, settling in Snowy River Region. Reid played a significant role in shaping early Australian politics and was known for advocating reform and federation.
4. Stuart Devlin
Stuart Devlin (1931-2018) was an Australian artist and goldsmith. He was born in the town of Geelong in Snowy River Region. Devlin designed many commemorative coins, including the Australian decimal coinage introduced in 1966, and his work is highly regarded both in Australia and internationally.
5. Sir John Monash
Sir John Monash (1865-1931) was an Australian civil engineer and military commander. He was born in the town of West Melbourne but his family moved to Jerilderie in Snowy River Region when he was a child. Monash played a crucial role in World War I as the commander of the Australian Corps, and after the war, he had a successful career both in engineering and public administration.
6. Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith (1897-1935) was an Australian aviator and pioneer of long-distance aviation. He was born in Hamilton, Queensland, but spent much of his childhood and early adulthood in Snowy River Region. Kingsford Smith made significant contributions to the development of aviation, including completing the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia in 1928.
7. Sir William McKell
Sir William McKell (1891-1985) was an Australian politician and the 12th Governor-General of Australia. He was born in the town of Pambula in Snowy River Region. McKell contributed greatly to the establishment of the Australian Labor Party and held various political positions throughout his career.
