Australian Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was a New Zealand cricketer. A right-arm fast-medium bowler born in Otago, he played domestic first-

Was a New Zealand cricketer. A right-arm fast-medium bowler born in Otago, he played domestic first-class cricket for Auckland in 21 seasons, from 1930-1 to 1951-2, before playing a final season in 1952-3 for Central Districts. He played two Tests for the New Zealand cricket team, the first in 1932 and the second in 1946. At the demise of M. J. Gopalan in 2003, he became the oldest living Test cricketer from any country at the time of his death in Southport, Queensland.

Is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of th

Is a former New Zealand rower.At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the silver medal as part of the men's eight alongside crew members Donald Adam, Kerry Ashby, Murray Ashby, Bruce Culpan, Thomas Engel, Graham Jarratt, Edwin Smith and Bill Tinnock.

Was an Australian Test cricketer who played only three Tests in the summer of 1928-29. At 46 years 2

Was an Australian Test cricketer who played only three Tests in the summer of 1928-29. At 46 years 253 days of age at the time of his Test debut, Blackie remains the oldest debutant in Australian Test cricket.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played in 4 Tests from 1952 to 1956.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played in 4 Tests from 1952 to 1956.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1947 to 1956.

Was a New Zealand cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1947 to 1956.

Is a former football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level. Finlayson m

Is a former football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level. Finlayson made a solitary official international appearance for New Zealand as a substitute in a 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia on 23 June 1988.

Was an Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Wanguri in the Northern Te

Was an Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Wanguri in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1989, when he resigned due to ill health.

Was a Minister of Transport in the Bjelke-Petersen state of Queensland's coalition government. A for

Was a Minister of Transport in the Bjelke-Petersen state of Queensland's coalition government. A former policeman in the Special Branch, in 1971 he was elected as the Liberal member for Merthyr. In 1983 he joined the National Party providing it with a maj

Was an Australian cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers and the Southern Redbacks. He was a

Was an Australian cricketer who played for the Tasmanian Tigers and the Southern Redbacks. He was a talented left-handed batsman, who played interstate cricket from 1981 until 1990.

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Telford, a lock, was born in Manly, New South Wal

Was a rugby union player who represented Australia.Telford, a lock, was born in Manly, New South Wales and claimed 1 international rugby cap for Australia.

Is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that finishe

Is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that finished seventh at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.McLeod also represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics, where the Black St

An Australian journalist, writer, social critic, and academic

An Australian journalist, writer, social critic, and academic

Is a New Zealand slalom canoer who competed in the early 1990s. He finished 25th in the K-1 event at

Is a New Zealand slalom canoer who competed in the early 1990s. He finished 25th in the K-1 event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

An Australian linguist and anthropologist

An Australian linguist and anthropologist

Is an Australian politician

Is an Australian politician

Was an Australian politician. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before

Was an Australian politician. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he was educated at state schools before becoming a council clerk. He served in the military 1942-1945, after which he became a farmer and high school bursar. In 1964, he was elected to the Austra

Was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1953 unti

Was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1953 until 1962. He was a member of the Liberal Party of Australia.Fraser was elected unopposed to parliament as the Liberal member for Gordon at the 1953 state ele

Was an Australian cricketer who played 21 Test matches as a wicket-keeper between 1946 and 1953. He

Was an Australian cricketer who played 21 Test matches as a wicket-keeper between 1946 and 1953. He was widely regarded by his contemporaries as Australia's finest ever wicket-keeper and one of the best in Test history,[1] with an understated style, an ability to anticipate the flight, length and spin of the ball and an efficient stumping technique. Tallon toured England as part of Don Bradman's Invincibles of 1948 and was recognised as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1949 for his performances during that season. During his Test career, Tallon made 58 dismissals comprising 50 catches and 8 stumpings.

A former New Zealand politician

A former New Zealand politician

Is a former Australian politician. Born in Kingaroy, Queensland, he was a policy advisor to the Mini

Is a former Australian politician. Born in Kingaroy, Queensland, he was a policy advisor to the Minister for Public Works and Housing before entering politics himself. He was the Australian Labor Party's Queensland campaign director 1983–1986, and served

Is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Adelaide Unit

Is an Australian association footballer currently playing for Australian W-League team Adelaide United.

Is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Cou

Is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the region of East Metropolitan. Prior to entering state politics, she was a staffer to federal Senator Chris Ellison. Before

Is a former member of the New Zealand Parliament, and former activist for Maori causes. In 2004 she

Is a former member of the New Zealand Parliament, and former activist for Maori causes. In 2004 she was expelled from Parliament and subsequently convicted of fraud.Her father, Colonel Arapeta Awatere was a prominent member of the Maori Battalion, but als

Is a former New Zealand football player who represented her country.Baker made her Football Ferns de

Is a former New Zealand football player who represented her country.Baker made her Football Ferns debut in a 0-0 draw with Australia on 28 November, 1983 and ended her international career with 35 caps and 7 goals to her credit.

Is one of New Zealand's leading sportswomen, representing her country in both netball and basketball

Is one of New Zealand's leading sportswomen, representing her country in both netball and basketball. She became married to Southland farmer Mike Wilkins on 17 March 2007.