www.tropicaldarwins.com 2007 list of respected or notable or famous Darwin residents
Who have retired (from where acknowledged), semi-retired, changed directions, moved away or passed away.

We at www.tropicaldarwin.com have offered you a 'Whose Who' list of our choice of known, respected, notable or famous Darwin residents who have moved, retired or semi -retired from public life (in the area we have acknowledged them for) or passed away.

We have based this on our lenghty criteria. If you feel we could nominate respected and notable persons to this site please email us their photo and details of the nomiated person and we will take this into serious consideration. We would also appreciate their approval of this nomination to be considered. Whilst we have researched the facts as best as possible and feel that the information supplied is to the best of our knowledge if you feel you see an error please email us with the details.

nominations are welcomed (areas required are international exporters, businesses, associations, charities, IT, arts, government service, sport, tourism, community service) Updated daily - 15.12.2007

Awards	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Nominations Pending

Associations	Service	Current Service	Position
	More than one position we are aware of currently
Ms. Jenny Medwell	Multicultural Council	2005-2007	President

Community Services	Service	Current Service	Position
	More than one position we are aware of currently
Nominations Pending

Administrator	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
John Anictomatis http://www.nt.gov.au Awarded: AO with the Centenary Medal	Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia to be the Seventeenth Administrator of the Northern Territory.		Retired - Administrator of the Northern Territory	Administrator of the Northern Territory Honorary Consul for Greece
Commodore Eric Johnston	Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia to be the administrator of the Northern Territory.		Retired - Administrator of the Northern Territory	Administrator of the Northern Territory
Hon Austin Asche AC QC	Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia to be the administrator of the Northern Territory.		Retired - Administrator of the Northern Territory	Administrator of the Northern Territory

Government	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Paul Everingham Paul A. Everingham, AO	Government - 1st Chief Minister		Retired Chief Minister - now living interstate	1978 he was our 1st Chief Minister when the NT initiated self government. Paul Everingham Lecture is an annual lecture named after him
Claire Martin	Government - Retired Chief Minister		Retired Chief Minister	Known still as a Member of Parliament
Jack Ah-Kitt	Government		MLA member for Arnhem NT Regional Development Minister	Outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory Government and his people
Marshall Peron	Government - Retired Chief Minister		Retired Chief Minister	Chief Minister from 1988 to 1995

Semi Government	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Nominations Pending

Local Government	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Harry Chan (Chan Tien Fook) O.B.E. (14.0.1918 - 05.08.1969) Today there is an avnue, athe old Legislative Assembly building, Nursing home are named in his honour.	Mayor			July 1959 elected Darwin City council December 1962 entered northern territory Legislative Council. 1965 elected first President of the Legislative Council. 1966 Elected Mayor. (the first elected Chinese mayor in Australia) Accountant
Alex Fong Lim	Mayor

Honorary Freeman of the City of Darwin (Only 5 persons to date have been awarded this honour)	Profession	Known For
1st: Rolf Harris 07.07.1979	Entertainer	Concerts after Cyclone Tracy 1975
2nd: Administrator Commodore	Disgustished Naval Carrer Local Government	Services after Cyclone Tracy 1975
3rd:
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Police Service	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Paul FOELSCHE http://nt.gov.au/	Government - Police (retired) Commissioner of Police			1st permanent police in history for darwin dating from 1870 when Inspector Paul Foelsche and six other police officers arrived in the Territory.
Eric Arthur McNABB - British Empire Medal www.pfes.nt.gov.au	Government - Police			1942 - Service during the Bombing of Darwin
Neighbour Awarded: Albert Medal (1912-1954)	Government - Police part time Tracker (Hodgson Downs and Nutwood Downs stations)			At times a Police Tracker and acknowledge heroism
Clive William GRAHAM (14.4.1908 - 11.7.1983)	Government - Police(retired) Commissioner of Police			The first Commissioner of Police of the Northern Territory promoted through the ranks was Clive William Graham.
Alan MITCHELL Picture	Government - Police (retired) Blue Light Disco program UN Police Service		UN Police Service Blue Light Disco for Children	Alan's heart is true to Darwin and one of our best city ambassadors.
There were just so many courageous men and women who have served the people of Darwin selfishly since 1869. We have listed some present and many past. Please if you think we have missed anyone we wecolme the nomination. When we listed persons here we also looked at areas of youth work in particular.

Arts	International	Known For	Position	Local/World Acclaimed
Peter Spillett Library nt.gov.au/nreta/museums/spillet				The library collection comprises approximately 10,000 monographs, 1,000 serial titles (current and non current), annual reports, maps, and audio visual material.

Nominations Pending

Food - Person	Local/World Acclaimed	Food	Where	Known For
Nominations Pending

Food	Locally Acclaimed	Food	Where	Known For
Christo Phillipou His name was an institution in Darwin.	.		Previously known mainly for Duck's Nuts 2002 Christo's on the Wharf Christo's Greek & Seafood Restaurant	Now for those locals that have been here say 20-40 years we all remember Christo. We feel he was one of the first restauranteur's to bring flare to Darwin's restaurants. His name was an institution in Darwin. Christo previously on the wharf but moved to the centre of the city. theterritory.com
Francois Giner			St Tropez restaurant Club Papillon	This had strong nomination - In the 80's a well known local in the entertainment industry

Tourism	Section	Current Service	Position	Known For
Nominations Pending

Local Folks	Darwin Resident Now	Area	Known For
Father Francis Xavier Gsell		Religon	in 1904 the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart were given responsibility for the Church in the Northern Territory, and Father Francis Xavier Gsell was appointed as Apostolic Administrator, arriving in 1906. In due course he would become the first bishop of the re-named Diocese of Darwin.
Don Angelo Confalonieri		Religon	The first missionary in the Northern Territory was Don Angelo Confalonieri, who went to the settlement of Victoria at Port Essington in 1846
Carl Atkinson URL: Carl Atkinson		Marine Wildlife	Adventurer and salvage expert. Accredited to saving at least 16 lives with his 'Iron Lung' . Also acknowledge for the foundations of 'Aquascene – Fish Feeding'
Carl Schrimp		Architect + Associations	Architect - In helping rebuild Darwin after Cyclone Tracy. Profile coming soon. One of the founders of the All Nations Club in the 1970's.
Heinz Runge		Associations	One of the founders of the German Club in the 1970's.

Local Business Indentities and Businesses
Name	Industry	Business	Position	Misc
Cedric Chin The Chin Family	Local Government Serive Land Development	Real Estate		Known for land development of The Duckpond and Cullen Bay
Mr Arnie Furre	Electronics	Electronics		Arnie Furre also sits on quiet a few boards currently. Arnie was also well known inthe electronic business in the 1980-1990's. Honorary Consul
Frazer Henry	Construction	Henry Walker Group Ltd		The first in the Northern Territory to be listed on a stock exchange in 1981
Neville Walker	Construction	Henry Walker Group Ltd		The first in the Northern Territory to be listed on a stock exchange in 1981


Outer Darwin Region - Top End (Highly Nominated )
Bobby Young				Pine Creek
Bill Hargraves				Batchelor What a lot of folks may not remember is that from what we know Bill was one the first folks to open up the Daly River Region. Bill estlabished the Cashew Farm and large market Gardens ther.
Jackie Hargraves				Batchelor - Publican
Eddie Ah Toy				Pine Creek
Lawrence Ah Toy				Accountant

Sporting Indentities -
Name	Sport	Position	URL Info Site	Misc
Greg Chan	Clay Shooting	National Shooting Coach
Nova Peris	Hockey	Olympic Team		Northern Territory athlete Ms Nova Peris-Kneebone is chosen to be the first Olympic torch bearer. Playing since she was eight years old, at 25 she became the first Aboriginal person to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games when she helped the Australian women's hockey team to victory in Atlanta, USA in 1996.
Michael Long	Australian Rules Football	St Marys, West Torrens, Essendon
Andrew Mcleod	Australian Rules Football	Darwin (NT)/Port Adelaide (SANFL)	www.sportingpulse.com One of many sites on Andrew

Notable Person's Past	Known For	Living	Awards
Charles See Kee	Community Service		Charles See Kee Award

One of the most Respected and Notable Identities with an award after them

Charles See Kee - An amazing man- I was one of many who had the honour of knowing this man and he was the most humble man yet amazing man.

The Charles See Kee Awards, were established by the Northern Territory Government in 2004. The awards recognise and celebrate people, organisations and initiatives that have made a valuable contribution towards the advancement of multiculturalism in the Northern Territory. The criteria for these awards are deliberately broad because the advancement of multiculturalism in the Northern Territory can be achieved in many ways by individuals, organisations or through specific initiatives.

http://www.nt.gov.au/dcm/multicultural/grants/charles.html

The Charles See Kee Awards and a 1930's photo links

www.tropicaldarwins.com 2007 list of respected or notable or famous Darwin residents Who have retired (from where acknowledged), semi-retired, changed directions, moved away or passed away.

www.tropicaldarwins.com 2007 list of respected or notable or famous Darwin residents
Who have retired (from where acknowledged), semi-retired, changed directions, moved away or passed away.