Strathalbyn Who's Who
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Gregory james Hawkins
At Fix-A-Door, we can repair your remote control or provide you with a new one from a huge range of remote controls. If your remote control does fa…
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Murphy's Pigs
A big band, a big sound and nearly an acre of suit fabric. This is the award-winning, Celtic-Rock Big Band that the Department of Foreign Affairs & T…
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Neil Edwin Micheal Beckett
Stay Clear is a professional window and solar panel cleaning business proudly serving the Mornington Peninsula, including Mornington 3931, Mt Martha 3…
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Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited
fund raiser for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Drovers Run 2024
View Public ProfileDistinguished and Famous people from Strathalbyn
Strathalbyn, located in South Australia, has been home to several distinguished and famous individuals throughout history. Here are a few notable figures associated with this area:
1. Sir Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958)
Sir George Hubert Wilkins was a renowned Australian polar explorer, ornithologist, geographer, pilot, and war photographer. Born in Strathalbyn, Wilkins became one of the first men to fly a plane in Antarctica and made significant contributions to the field of polar exploration. He was knighted for his achievements,
2. Colin Thiele (1920-2006)
Colin Milton Thiele was a well-known Australian author and educator born in Eudunda, South Australia, but spent much of his life in Strathalbyn. He wrote over 100 books, including popular children's novels such as "Storm Boy" and "Blue Fin." Thiele's works often captured the natural beauty and rural lifestyle of South Australia.
3. Peter Warrick, AC (born 1942)
Peter Warrick is an Australian businessman and philanthropist who was born and raised in Strathalbyn. He made significant contributions to the Australian wine industry as the former Chairman of Southcorp Limited (now Treasury Wine Estates). Warrick has also been actively involved in various charitable organizations.
4. Bill (William) Richard Koerner (1890-1951)
Bill Koerner was an Australian-born artist and teacher known for his landscape and seascape paintings. He was born in Strathalbyn and became prominent for capturing the beauty of the Australian coastline through his artworks. Koerner's works are recognized and celebrated for their detailed and realistic portrayal of the Australian landscape.
5. Sir Sidney Kidman (1857-1935)
Sir Sidney Kidman, known as the "Cattle King," was a prominent Australian pastoralist and cattle trader. Though not originally from Strathalbyn, he owned and managed various properties in the region. Kidman played a significant role in developing and expanding Australia's pastoral industry, becoming one of the country's wealthiest individuals during his time.
These are just a few examples of distinguished individuals associated with Strathalbyn, South Australia. The town has had many other notable residents, each contributing in their own way to the area's history and culture.
