Cabonne Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Cabonne
Dame Edith Lyons
Dame Edith Lyons (1890-1981) was an Australian politician and the first woman to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives. She represented the Division of Darwin (Tasmania) from 1943 to 1951. Although born in Tasmania, Dame Edith Lyons spent a significant portion of her early life in Cabonne, New South Wales.
Peter Scott
Peter Scott (1926-2007) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played for the St. George Dragons in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. During his career, Scott won a record seven Premiership titles for the club, playing from 1948 to 1959. He was born in Canowindra, a town located in the Cabonne region of New South Wales.
Pat Zacharias
Pat Zacharias (born 1960) is an Australian former cricketer who played first-class cricket for New South Wales and Western Australia. He represented New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield competition from 1983 to 1990. Zacharias was born in Molong, a town situated in Cabonne, New South Wales.
Darrell Brandy
Darrell Brandy (born 1973) is an Aboriginal Australian artist known for his contemporary Indigenous artwork. He grew up in Molong and draws inspiration from his Wiradjuri heritage. Brandy's work has been exhibited in various galleries across Australia, and he has received recognition for his contribution to the art community.
Reg Oliver
Reg Oliver (1913-2008) was an Australian farmer and inventor from Manildra, a village in the Cabonne region. He developed the innovative Manildra Harvester, a piece of machinery used to harvest grain crops. The harvester revolutionized the agricultural industry and saw widespread adoption, contributing to increased efficiency in grain harvesting.
