Publisher's Synopsis
"The Dictionary of Famous Australians" contains biographies of over 600 Australians who have achieved note - or notoriety. Ranging from colonial times to the present, the dictionary includes characters as diverse as bushranger "Mad Dog" Morgan, writer Miles Franklin, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and singer Kylie Minogue.;The entries give full names, including nicknames, dates of birth and death, places of birth, outlines of careers and a listing of works or deeds for which the individuals are known. The entries offer insights into leading figures of Australian life.;The "Dictionary of Famous Australians" should be a useful reference book for students, teachers and all general readers interested in Australia and Australians.
