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Durack, Sarah Frances 'Fanny' b. October 27, 1889 d. March 20, 1956
Australian Swimmer. She was Australia's first great swimmer. During her 15 year career, she broke at least 11 world records, and competed in distances up to 100 yards to a mile. In 1912 she won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1920 she was getting ready to defend her title at the Antwerp Games but fell ill. She later turned to coaching and then retired shortly thereafter. (Bio by: K)
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Dwyer, Michael b. 1772 d. August 23, 1825
The large monument actually contains the mortal remains of Michael Dwyer, the "Wicklow Chief", a survivor of the Fenian Uprising, and his wife Mary. The poem on the front reads: "Who fears to speak of '98? When cowards mock the patriot's fate. Who blushes at the name? Who hangs his head in shame?" At the rear are the names of the 1798 martyrs, the Easter 1916 martyrs, and a separate headstone at the foot for the ten 1981 hunger strikers who starved themselves to death during Margaret Thatcher...[Read More]
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Gorman, James b. August 21, 1834 d. October 18, 1882
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Old Balmain Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Grave is unmarked. His name is listed on the War Memorial in Pioneers Park, Sydney.
Guest, Rob (Robert John) b. July 17, 1950 d. October 2, 2008
Actor, Prolific Stage Entertainer and Pop Singer. Grew up in New Zealand after emigrating from England. Became one of New Zealand's Pop idols in the 1970s, on shows like "Happen in". He then moved to Australia to try his hand at Musical theater. He was the longest running Phantom of the Opera performing 2,289 in the roll of the Phantom. He was also well known as the lead in "Le Misarables" in Australia and New Zealand. Guest was playing in the Australia production of "Wicked", when he had a...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Macquarie Park Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hall, Arthur Charles b. August 11, 1896 d. February 25, 1971
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Granville, Sydney, Australia, he served as a Corporal in the 54th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces. On September 1, 1918, the 54th Battalion was ordered to take the ground between the River Somme and Péronne, France. Advancing toward the first trench line held by German machine guns, Corporal Hall with another comrade rushed the post, shooting four men and taking twenty-two prisoners. Then he personally led assault parties, capturing many small...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Saint Matthews Anglican Churchyard, Coolabah, New South Wales, Australia
Hall Sr., Benjamin b. May 9, 1837 d. May 5, 1865
Ben Hall was a famous bushranger. He was arrested in April 1862 and was found not guilty. He died on the morning of the 5 of May 1865. He is buried at Forbes Cemetery in New South Wales, west of Sydney.
Forbes Cemetery, Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Unknown
Hamilton, Pvt. John Patrick b. January 24, 1896 d. February 27, 1961
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, he served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces. On the morning of August 9, 1915, during the Battle of Lone Pine Gallipoli, the Turks launched an attack with intense rifle and machine-gun fire. Near Sasse's Sap the 3rd Battalion was ordered to counter-attacked and drive back the Turkish soldiers. Private Hamilton with a few comrades went out of the trenches to fire on the enemy advancing...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Woronora General Cemetery and Crematorium, Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: C. of E. Section 8, Grave 518.
Hargrave, Lawrence b. January 29, 1850 d. July 14, 1915
Aeronautical innovator, inventor of the box kite.
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Section 9, 1117
Hart, Pro b. May 30, 1928 d. March 28, 2006
Artist, Order of the British Empire awarded by Queen Elizabeth in 1976 for contribution to the arts. Born Kevin Charles Hart in Broken Hill New South Wales, Pro was raised on his parents sheep property 'Laloona Station'just outside Menindee. Due to his talent in the arts and his knack for inventing he was nicknamed 'Professer' hence the name Pro. He was a miner in his younger years and captured images of the Australian Outback by painting at night. First recognised in 1950 when he was...[Read More] (Bio by: Lifes a fatal disease!)
Broken Hill Cemetery, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Section 5, Row 7, Grave 22
Heathcote, Alfred Spencer b. March 29, 1832 d. February 21, 1912
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in London, England, he served as a Lieutenant in the 60th Rifles, British Army. Throughout the Siege at Delhi, India, June to September, 1857, Lieutenant Heathcote placed himself in extreme danger. Despite being wounded, he volunteered his services especially during the six days of severe of fighting in the streets after the Assault. For extreme gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross on January 20, 1860 and achieved the rank of Colonel. He...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Bowral Cemetery, Burradoo, New South Wales, Australia
Hickey, Thomas b. March 9, 1986 d. February 14, 2004
Australian Civil Rights Icon. He was an Aborigine boy who was riding his bicycle home when he encountered police and for unknown reasons fled from them. He was killed when he crashed his bike and became impaled on a metal fence. Police denied chasing him, although several people witnessed a chase. Due to the Sydney police department's long established record of racist behavior against the Aboriginal community, the incident caused rioting in which 30 police officers were injured. (Bio by: Always with Love)
Walgett Cemetery, Walgett, New South Wales, Australia
Howse, Sir. Neville Reginald [cenotaph] b. October 26, 1863 d. September 19, 1930
Australian Army Major General, Second Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient, Politician. As a lieutenant in the New South Wales Medical Corps, he was awarded the VC for actions at Vredefort, South Africa on July 24, 1900. Under heavy crossfire, during which his horse was shot from under him, he carried a wounded soldier from the field to shelter. He was the first member of the Australian forces to receive the honor. Born at Stogursey, Somerset, England, he studied medicine at London Hospital...[Read More] (Bio by: Anthony Staunton)
New South Wales Garden of Remembrance, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Wall 25, Panel C
Hughes, William Morris b. September 25, 1862 d. October 28, 1952
Australian Prime Minister. Born in London, England, he moved to Australia at the age of twenty-two. He did odd jobs to make a living including umbrella mending and working as a galley hand on a coastal steamer. He became a member of the Australian Socialist League and soon was one if its most famous speakers. His popularity as a speaker led him to politics where he was elected to the Parliament in 1901. He became Prime Minister as a member of the Labor Party from 1915 to 1916. One of his first...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo)
Macquarie Park Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hunter, Rita b. August 15, 1933 d. April 29, 2001
Opera Singer. A well-respected recitalist, and teacher, she performed for many years and reached international stardom, especially through her performances and recordings as 'Brunnhilde' in Wagner's Ring Cycle. She sang throughout Europe and in the United States, appearing at the Metropolitan in New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle. In the early 1980s, she moved to Australia and performed there for many seasons as well. She wrote an autobiography “Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie” in 1986 (...[Read More]
Cause of death: Cancer
Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hutchence, Michael Kelland [cenotaph] b. January 22, 1960 d. November 22, 1997
Singer, songwriter, 1980's pop culture icon. He was the doe-eyed front man for the popular 1980s New Wave rock band, INXS ("In Excess"). Born to Kelland and Patricia Kennedy Hutchence at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Hutchence lived most of his early years in Hong Kong, where his father worked for an Australian trading company. The young Michael was an athletic swimmer and showed a precocious interest in poetry and music. At the age of 8, he made...[Read More] (Bio by: Kathy Riley Williams)
Cause of death: Suicide
Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Irish Patriots and Martyrs of 1798, 1916 and 1981
The large monument actually contains the mortal remains of Michael Dwyer, the "Wicklow Chief", a survivor of the Fenian Uprising, and his wife Mary. The poem on the front reads: "Who fears to speak of '98? When cowards mock the patriot's fate. Who blushes at the name? Who hangs his head in shame?" At the rear are the names of the 1798 martyrs, the Easter 1916 martyrs, and a separate headstone at the foot for the ten 1981 hunger strikers who starved themselves to death during Margaret Thatcher...[Read More]
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Kendall, Henry b. April 18, 1838 d. August 1, 1882
Poet, work includes "Songs from the Mountains."
Cause of death: Consumption
Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Section 6, 320; Vault D
Kenny, Thomas James Bede b. September 29, 1896 d. April 15, 1953
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Kenny was born at Paddington and educated at the Christian Brothers' College, Waverley. He was working as a chemist's assistant at Bondi when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on August 23, 1915. He was allotted service number 4195 and posted as a reinforcement to the 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Australian Division. He embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, aboard HMAT A6 Aeneas on December 20 and disembarked in Egypt on...[Read More] (Bio by: Anthony Staunton)
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Kenny, Thomas James Bede [cenotaph] b. September 29, 1896 d. April 15, 1953
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Kenny was born at Paddington and educated at the Christian Brothers' College, Waverley. He was working as a chemist's assistant at Bondi when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on August 23, 1915. He was allotted service number 4195 and posted as a reinforcement to the 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Australian Division. He embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, aboard HMAT A6 Aeneas on December 20 and disembarked in Egypt on...[Read More] (Bio by: Anthony Staunton)
New South Wales Garden of Remembrance, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Wall 10, Panel N
Keysor, Leonard Maurice [cenotaph] b. November 3, 1885 d. October 12, 1951
World War I Victoria Cross recipient. Keysor was born at Maida Vale, London and in 1904 at age 19 he immigrated to Canada. Ten years later, in May 1914 he arrived in Australia where his sister lived and took work as a clerk. On August 18 he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force and was allotted service number 958 and became an original member of the 1st Australian Infantry Battalion. He embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Afric A19 on October 18. The transport arrived at...[Read More] (Bio by: Anthony Staunton)
New South Wales Garden of Remembrance, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia
Plot: Wall 23 Panel A

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