Australian Famous Boy Names with Letter J

Is a former Australian tennis player. He also partnered Todd Woodbridge to win the Australian Open a

Is a former Australian tennis player. He also partnered Todd Woodbridge to win the Australian Open and Roland Garros junior boys doubles in 1989. However after playing on the men's professional tennis circuit for a short period, he decided not to pursue a

Is an Australian politician.

Is an Australian politician.

Is a South African cricketer who plays domestic cricket in New Zealand. A Right-handed batsman and o

Is a South African cricketer who plays domestic cricket in New Zealand. A Right-handed batsman and occasional offbreak bowler, Myburgh is also a talented fielder, and is the current holder of the record for the youngest scorer of a double-century in South

Was an Austrian astronomer, born in Troppau in Austrian Silesia (now in the Czech Republic).He was a

Was an Austrian astronomer, born in Troppau in Austrian Silesia (now in the Czech Republic).He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids, discovering 122 in all, from 136 Austria in 1874 to 1073 Gellivara in 1923. Some of his notable discoveries include 153 Hilda, 216 Kleopatra, 243 Ida, 253 Mathilde, 324 Bamberga, and the Amor asteroid 719 Albert.The asteroid 914 Palisana and the Palisa crater on the Moon were named in his honour.From 1866 to 1870, Palisa studied mathematics and astronomy at the University of Vienna; however, he did not graduate until 1884. Despite this, by 1870 he was an assistant at the University's observatory, and a year later gained a position at the observatory in Geneva. A few years later, in 1872, at the age of 24, Palisa became the director of the Austrian Naval Observatory in Pola. While at Pola, he discovered his first asteroid, 136 Austria,

Was a New Zealand athlete, and the 1936 Olympic champion in the 1500 metres.Born in the town of Crus

Was a New Zealand athlete, and the 1936 Olympic champion in the 1500 metres.Born in the town of Crushington (near Reefton) as the son of English immigrants, Lovelock showed a talent for sports while at Timaru Boys' High School.

Was an Australian cricketer who was trained as a journalist and became a political and cricket comme

Was an Australian cricketer who was trained as a journalist and became a political and cricket commentator. A stubborn opening batsman, he scored five Test centuries, representing Australia in 18 Tests between 1932 and 1938. He was also known for his involvement in several cricket diplomacy incidents in his career, accused of leaking the Bodyline clash between Australian captain Bill Woodfull and English manager Plum Warner, and later of causing sectarian tension within the team by leading a group of players of Irish Catholic descent in undermining the leadership of the Protestant Don Bradman. Fingleton made his first-class debut in 1928–29, playing in two matches. He had two innings, scoring 25 not out on debut against Victoria and then making a duck against Tasmania in an innings victory. Test debut (cap 142) 12 February 1932 v South Africa, Last Test 24 August 1938 v England.

Was a rugby union and professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and '50s who at representati

Was a rugby union and professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and '50s who at representative level played for New Zealand (RU), King Country Rugby Football Union (RU), and Auckland Rugby Football Union (RU), and at club level for, Taumarunui (RU

Was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1920s. Born

Was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL during the 1920s. Born in Williamstown, Barnes was used mostly as a forward and kicked 34 goals in 1928, including a bag of six against Geelong at Lake Oval. His son Ken played at South Melbourne in the 1960s. Barnes also represented Victoria in a first-class cricket match in 1930 as a right-handed batsman. Playing against Tasmania at the MCG, Barnes batted in the middle order and made 51. It would be his only innings at first-class level. Fellow VFL footballers Stuart King and Heinrich Schrader also played in that match for Victoria.

Is a former New Zealand yachtsman who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbo

Is a former New Zealand yachtsman who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. Together with Peter Mander, Cropp won the Sharpie class. Born in Hokitika, Cropp now resides in Takaka, Golden Bay.

Was an Australian rules footballer for Fitzroy in the VFA and a test cricketer, a coach of both spor

Was an Australian rules footballer for Fitzroy in the VFA and a test cricketer, a coach of both sports and a sporting journalist. Carlton had been one of the power clubs of the early decades of Australian football, but fell into a state of decline during the 1890s that lasted through to the early years of competition in the VFL (which began in 1897). In 1902, Worrall, secretary of the Carlton Cricket Club, was appointed to the same role with the football club.

Is a Scottish-born footballer who played for both the Scotland and New Zealand national sides.A feis

Is a Scottish-born footballer who played for both the Scotland and New Zealand national sides.A feisty but consistent left-back, he earned international recognition towards the end of his seven-season spell at Turf Moor, making his Scotland debut against

Was the jockey who at the age of 32 rode Archer, the winner of the first Melbourne Cup in 1861. The

Was the jockey who at the age of 32 rode Archer, the winner of the first Melbourne Cup in 1861. The next day Johnny rode Archer to win another long distance race, the Melbourne Town Plate. In May 1862 he rode Archer to win the AJC Queen Elizabeth Stakes,

Is a former football (soccer) defender. He was a member of the Australian 1974 FIFA World Cup squad

Is a former football (soccer) defender. He was a member of the Australian 1974 FIFA World Cup squad in West Germany and represented Australia 31 times between 1965 to 1974 scoring 4 times.

Was an Australian sportsman who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Australian rules footbal

Was an Australian sportsman who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Australian rules football with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Francis didn't continue as a footballer, instead concentrating on cricket, and in the 1932/33 season made his first appearance with Victoria. Opening the batting, Francis scored 135 to help the Victorians draw with Tasmania. He played two further first-class matches, both later in the season and as an opener, but didn't make any major contributions for his team.

Is a former champion jockey and horse trainer. Miller rode more than 2200 winners in a career which

Is a former champion jockey and horse trainer. Miller rode more than 2200 winners in a career which started with his first win after just six races in 1947. He rode his last race in 1988 and then went on to a successful career as a trainer. He rode winner

Started his swimming career as a distance swimmer, scoring his first real successes in 1952 when he

Started his swimming career as a distance swimmer, scoring his first real successes in 1952 when he came in 3rd in the Australian 1500 meters, 2nd in the 800, and won the 400 meters. The distance work proved too arduous, perhaps due to a prolonged ear inf

Is an Australian former rugby league footballer for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the New South Wales R

Is an Australian former rugby league footballer for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership. He played predominantly as a second row.

Is an Australian former rugby league player for the North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Rugby

Is an Australian former rugby league player for the North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Rugby League competition. His position of choice was in the centres though he could also and often did play on the wing.

Was an English-born Australian politician.In 1907, he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Asse

Was an English-born Australian politician.In 1907, he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for Maryborough, serving until 1909. He was re-elected as the member for Rockhampton in 1911, serving until 1917; he was Secretary

Is an English-Australian poet, novelist and academic.

Is an English-Australian poet, novelist and academic.

Is a former Australian politician.In 1993 he was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Counc

Is a former Australian politician.In 1993 he was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council for South West. From 1997 to 2001 he was Shadow Minister for Parliamentary and Electoral Affairs as well as Deputy President of the Council; in 2001 he

Was an Australian-born English cricketer who played more than 200 times in first-class cricket for W

Was an Australian-born English cricketer who played more than 200 times in first-class cricket for Worcestershire between 1903 and 1914, having previously made a single appearance for New South Wales. After retiring from county cricket, he stood as an ump

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Is a former Australian cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 2 ODIs from 1978 to 1979.

Is a former Australian cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 2 ODIs from 1978 to 1979.

Was a New Zealand politician and writer. He is one of the more prominent avowed socialists in New Ze

Was a New Zealand politician and writer. He is one of the more prominent avowed socialists in New Zealand's political history.Lee was born in Dunedin in 1891, the son of Alfred Lee and Mary Isabella Taylor. His parents were not married, and at the time of