Port Pirie Region Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Port Pirie Region
The Port Pirie Region in South Australia has been home to several distinguished and renowned individuals across various fields. Here are some famous people associated with this area:
Sports
- Mark Ricciuto - Former Australian rules footballer and captain of the Adelaide Crows in the AFL.
- Stephen Rowe - Former professional Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL.
- Jarrod Lienert - Current professional Australian rules footballer playing for Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL.
Entertainment
- John Wood - Award-winning actor known for his role as Senior Sergeant Tom Croydon in the television series "Blue Heelers".
- Emily Seebohm - Olympic swimmer who has won multiple medals and holds various national and international records.
- Chelsea Roffey - Pioneering Australian rules football umpire who became the first woman to officiate an AFL Grand Final.
Politics
- Neil Andrew - Former politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Wakefield.
- Geoff Brock - Politician and member of the South Australian House of Assembly, representing the electorate of Frome.
Science and Academia
- Donald George Baker - Noted radio astronomer and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of cosmic rays.
Other Notable Individuals
- Hughie Edwards - Distinguished Royal Air Force officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross during World War II.
Please note that this list only represents a small portion of the many talented individuals associated with the Port Pirie Region.