Snowy Mountains Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Snowy Mountains
- Charles Bean (1879-1968): An Australian official war historian and journalist, Bean was born in Bathurst but spent his childhood in the Snowy Mountains region. He played a key role in documenting Australia's involvement in World War I and its aftermath.
- Sir Lawrence Wackett (1896-1982): Born in Darlinghurst, Wackett later settled in the Snowy Mountains area. He was a prominent aeronautical engineer and played a vital role in the development of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme. Wackett was considered one of Australia's aviation pioneers.
- Peter Allen (1944-1992): Although not originally from the Snowy Mountains, Allen became closely associated with the area through his song "The Man from Snowy River," which celebrated the region's iconic horseback stockmen. Allen was a renowned Australian singer-songwriter and entertainer.
- Grace Cossington Smith (1892-1984): Born in Neutral Bay, Cossington Smith spent the later years of her life in the Snowy Mountains region. She was a prominent Australian painter known for her modernist and post-impressionist style.
- Jack Riley (1857-1914): Also known as the "Man from Snowy River," Riley was a legendary bushman and horseman who inspired the famous poem by Banjo Paterson. Born in Corryong, Victoria, Riley worked as a stockman in the Snowy Mountains area. His horsemanship skills are still celebrated today.
Please note that this list provides just a few examples of distinguished individuals associated with the Snowy Mountains region. There are undoubtedly many more accomplished and notable figures from this area.
Sources:
- Wikipedia - Charles Bean
- Wikipedia - Sir Lawrence Wackett
- Wikipedia - Peter Allen
- Wikipedia - Grace Cossington Smith
- Wikipedia - Jack Riley
