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South Sydney Who's Who

Distinguished and Famous people from South Sydney

1. Yvonne Fletcher

Yvonne Fletcher was a British police officer who was shot and killed while on duty outside the Libyan Embassy in London in 1984. She was born in Carshalton, Surrey, but spent her childhood in South Sydney. Her tragic death led to a strained relationship between the United Kingdom and Libya.

2. Keith Urban

Keith Urban is a well-known Australian country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in Whangarei, New Zealand but moved to South Sydney at a young age. With multiple Grammy Awards and numerous chart-topping hits, Urban has achieved international success in the country music industry.

3. Fergus Slattery

Fergus Slattery is a former rugby union player who represented Ireland. He was born in South Sydney and played as a flanker in the prestigious British and Irish Lions team during the 1974 tour to South Africa. Slattery is considered one of Ireland's greatest rugby players.

4. Leo Berry

Leo Berry was an Australian cyclist who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in South Sydney and won a bronze medal in the team pursuit event at the Olympics. Berry's cycling career spanned over two decades, and he was celebrated as one of Australia's top cyclists in the early 20th century.

5. Gwen Meredith

Gwen Meredith was an Australian diver who won a bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She was born in South Sydney and specialized in 10-meter platform diving. Meredith's athletic achievements made her a prominent figure in Australian diving history.

6. Adriaan Noordhoek

Adriaan Noordhoek, also known as A. E. van den Oever, was a renowned Dutch-Australian painter. He was born in The Hague, Netherlands but settled in South Sydney in the early 1900s. Noordhoek's artwork focused on Australian landscapes and indigenous culture, contributing to the development of Australian art.

7. Melinda Gainsford-Taylor

Melinda Gainsford-Taylor is a former Australian sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200-meter events. Born in South Sydney, she represented her country at multiple Olympic Games, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. Gainsford-Taylor holds several records in Australian athletics.

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