Cowra Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Cowra
1. Thomas Keneally - Born on October 7, 1935, in Cowra, Thomas Keneally is an acclaimed Australian author. He is best known for his novel "Schindler's Ark," which was later adapted into the Academy Award-winning film "Schindler's List" directed by Steven Spielberg.
2. Rex Terrett - A former Australian rugby league player, Rex Terrett was born on December 6, 1937, in Cowra. He represented Australia in international matches and played for various clubs, including Newtown and Western Suburbs.
3. Ken Nagas - Born on January 3, 1973, in Cowra, Ken Nagas is another notable rugby league player. He played for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL) and represented both New South Wales and Papua New Guinea at the international level.
4. Patricia Lovell - Patricia Lovell was born in Cowra on September 8, 1930. She is a renowned Australian film producer, best known for her work on the influential Australian film "Picnic at Hanging Rock" (1975), directed by Peter Weir.
5. Thomas Sutcliffe Mort - Born on December 23, 1816, in London, England, Thomas Sutcliffe Mort migrated to Australia and later settled in Cowra. He played a significant role in the development of the Australian wool industry during the mid-19th century and is considered a pioneer in refrigeration techniques.
6. General Sir Cyril Brudenell Bingham White - General Sir Cyril Brudenell Bingham White, born on February 6, 1876, in Cowra, had a distinguished military career. He served as the Chief of the General Staff for the Australian Army and played a key role in the early development of the Royal Australian Air Force.
7. Harry "Breaker" Morant - Born Edwin Henry Murrant on December 9, 1864, in Cowra, Harry "Breaker" Morant was an Anglo-Australian poet, horseman, and soldier. He gained fame for his involvement in the Boer War and was later court-martialed and executed for war crimes in a controversial case.
8. Jock Delves Broughton - Jock Delves Broughton, born on May 27, 1887, in Cowra, was a British aristocrat who had connections to the region. He gained notoriety for his involvement in the infamous "Happy Valley" murder case in Kenya, which inspired the book and film adaptation titled "White Mischief."
9. Major General William Throsby Bridges - Born on February 18, 1861, in Greenock, Scotland, Major General William Throsby Bridges is associated with Cowra through his military service. He was the first Australian Chief of the General Staff and played a vital role in the establishment of the Australian Imperial Force during World War I.
10. William Charles Wentworth - Although not born in Cowra, William Charles Wentworth is an important figure in the region's history. Born on August 13, 1790, in Norfolk Island, Wentworth was an explorer, journalist, politician, and one of the leading figures in early colonial Australia. He played a crucial role in the development of New South Wales and is considered one of Australia's founding fathers.
