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Dubbo Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from Dubbo

Peter Allen (1944-1992)

Peter Allen was a renowned Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Born in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Allen spent a significant part of his childhood in nearby Armidale. However, he later moved to Dubbo and attended Dubbo High School. Allen gained international recognition for his hit songs like "I Go to Rio" and "Tenterfield Saddler."

Ben Shields (1896-1975)

Ben Shields was a prominent Australian rugby league player and coach. He was born in Dubbo, New South Wales and played for the Western Suburbs Magpies in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. Shields represented New South Wales and Australia, achieving great success throughout his career and becoming an influential figure in rugby league.

Phillip Hughes (1988-2014)

Phillip Hughes was a talented Australian cricketer who tragically passed away in 2014. Born in Macksville, New South Wales, Hughes grew up in the nearby town of Macksville before moving to Dubbo. He represented Australia in Test and One Day International cricket and was known for his attacking batting style. Hughes' untimely death deeply impacted the cricketing community.

Alfred Jefferis Turner (1861-1947)

Alfred Jefferis Turner was a notable Australian zoologist and museum curator. He was born in Manchester, England but relocated to Australia at a young age. Turner served as the curator of the Dubbo Museum, later known as the Dubbo Observatory Museum, where he extensively studied Australian fauna and contributed to the field of zoology through his research and collections.

Michael Slater (born 1970)

Michael Slater is a former Australian cricketer and well-known cricket commentator. He was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, and grew up in Wagga Wagga and Dubbo. Slater represented Australia in Test and One Day International cricket as an opening batsman. Following his retirement, he became a prominent media personality, providing expert analysis and commentary on cricket matches.

Rosie Batty (born 1962)

Rosie Batty is an Australian domestic violence campaigner and advocate. Born in England, Batty moved to Australia and settled in the Dubbo region. In 2015, she was named Australian of the Year for her tireless work in raising awareness about domestic violence and advocating for changes in policies and support systems for victims. Batty's advocacy has had a significant impact on improving the national response to domestic violence.

David Peachey (born 1973)

David Peachey is a former professional rugby league footballer, mainly known for his successful career with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League (NRL). He was born in Redfern, New South Wales, but grew up in Dubbo. Peachey played as a fullback and represented both New South Wales and Australia throughout his career, making notable contributions to the sport.

Nathan Hindmarsh (born 1979)

Nathan Hindmarsh is a former professional rugby league player, known for his long and successful career with the Parramatta Eels in the NRL. He was born in Wollongong, New South Wales, but grew up in Dubbo. Hindmarsh played as a second-row forward and earned numerous accolades during his career, including representing New South Wales and Australia at the international level.

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