Broken Hill Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Broken Hill
Jack Absalom
Jack Absalom (1927-2021) was an Australian artist, television presenter, author, and teacher born in Broken Hill. He gained recognition for his distinctive outback paintings and his role as a presenter on the ABC's TV program "The Bush Tucker Man."
Bert Lloyd
Bert Lloyd (1894-1945) was an Australian rules footballer from Broken Hill. He played for Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and later for the Richmond Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Lloyd was known for his exceptional skills as a rover.
Charles Rasp
Charles Rasp (1846-1907) was a German-Australian boundary rider and the man responsible for discovering the rich silver-lead-zinc ore deposit in Broken Hill in 1883. This discovery led to the establishment of the famous Broken Hill mining company (BHP), one of Australia's largest mining companies.
Liz Ellis
Liz Ellis (born 1973) is a retired Australian netball player who captained the national team, the Australian Diamonds, from 2004 to 2007. She hails from Broken Hill and is considered one of the most respected netball players in Australian history.
Madge Elliott
Madge Elliott (1896-1988) was a renowned Australian actress, singer, and comedian who was born in Broken Hill. She gained popularity for her performances in numerous musical comedies in Australia and the United Kingdom during the early to mid-20th century.
Malcolm Pearce
Malcolm Pearce (born 1947) is an Australian gynecologist and surgeon from Broken Hill. He is best known for his pioneering work in laparoscopic surgery, specifically his involvement in the world's first successful laparoscopic removal of an ectopic pregnancy.
Paddy Diver
Paddy Diver (1889-1969) was a well-known Australian Australian rules footballer who came from Broken Hill. He achieved success with the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and was widely regarded as one of the most skilled wingmen of his time.
Peter Allen
Peter Allen (1944-1992) was an Australian singer-songwriter born in Tenterfield, New South Wales, but raised in nearby Armidale. He spent part of his younger years in Broken Hill, where he discovered his passion for performing. Allen became an international star with hits like "I Go to Rio" and "I Still Call Australia Home."
Robyn Moore
Robyn Moore is an Australian voice-over artist and motivational speaker, best known for her work as the voice of Blinky Bill, an iconic Australian children's character. Moore was born and raised in Broken Hill, where she began her career as a radio announcer.
Sir James Harrison
Sir James Harrison (1867-1954) was an Australian industrialist and philanthropist. He played a significant role in Broken Hill's mining industry and was instrumental in the establishment of the Barrier Industrial Council, which worked towards improving wages and working conditions for miners.
Tommy Windich
Tommy Windich (c.1857-1876) was an Aboriginal guide known for his exploratory work in Western Australia alongside explorer John Forrest. Although Windich was not born in Broken Hill, he later lived and worked in the area, leaving his mark on the local history.
