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www.tropicaldarwins.com 2007 list of respected or notable or famous Darwin residents active today.

We at www.tropicaldarwin.com have offered you a 'Whose Who' list of our choice of known, respected, notable or famous Darwin residents for 2007. 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. Past 'Whose Who' list

Nominations are welcomed (areas required are international exporters, businesses, associations, charities, IT, the arts, government service, sport, tourism, community service) Updated daily - 16.12.2007

Administrator

Service

Current Service

Previous Service

Known For

Mr Tom Pauling QC as the Administrator of the Northern Territory
www.nt.gov.au

Appointed by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia to be the 20th Administrator of the Northern Territory.

Administrator of the Northern Territory

Mr Tom Pauling QCwas admitted to the Bar in New South Wales in 1969, and worked for the NSW Public Solicitor.

He was made a Queen's Counsel (QC) in 1984, and was Solicitor General of the Northern Territory from 1988 to 2000.

We must acknowledge the work that Mrs Tessa Pauling contributes to the Territory.

Awards	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.	Current - Honorary Consul for Greece	Retired - Administrator of the Northern Territory	Administrator of the Northern Territory Honorary Consul for Greece
Mr Anthony Milhinhos www.healthconnect.gov.au	2005 Senior Australian of the Year for the NT	.	.	For his contribution to philanthropy and the Northern Territory community.
Nicholas Paspaley AC URL	Executive Chairman Paspaley Pearls	.	.	Family History: darwinresearchcentre.com

Associations

Service

Current Service

Position

More than one position we are aware of currently

John Anictomatis
http://www.nt.gov.au

Immigration Resource and Settlement Centre of the Northern Territory
Northern Territory University Foundation
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
St John Ambulance
Life Education
Legacy
Returned and Services League
Greek Community.

Mrs. Lea Aitken

European Union Top End Association

Alliance Française de Darwin

Multicultural Council

President EUTE

President AF

Committee MCCofNT

Ms. Sylvia Wolfe

Tourism - Tourism Top End

President

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	.	.	.

Government	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
The Honourable Paul Henderson Electorate Office: Tel: +61-8-8927 7033 E: paul.henderson@nt.gov.au	Government - Chief Minister Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister for Major Projects and Trade Minister for Climate Change Minister for Territory-Federal Relations and Statehood Minister for Multicultural Affairs		.	Always smiles and has one of those I care when he talks to you. New to the job so we hope he has a successful career and continues to have the best interest of Darwin and it's people in mind.
Maryon Scrymgour Electorate Office: Tel: +61-8- 8981 7055 E:Marion.Scrymgour@nt.gov.au	Government - Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Employment, Education and Training Minister for Family and Community Services Minister for Child Protection Minister for Indigenous Policy Minister for Arts and Museums Minister for Women's Policy		.	First Aboriginal woman Deputy Chief Minister. We haven't met this new Deputy Chief Minister though hope to get the chance to at the numerous functions around Darwin. Then we can let you know a little more about this lady.
Kon Vatskalis Electorate Office: Tel: +61-8-8945 0362 E: Kon.Vatskalis@nt.gov.au	Government - Minister for Business and Economic Development Minister for Tourism Minister for Asian Relations Minister for Regional Development Minister for Defence Support Minister for Essential Services		.	We have great hope for what Kon can accomplish for Darwin and it's people. *Kon has also recently been nominated as the patron for EUTE which we all hope he will accept. 13.12.2007* Kon has a passion for our Ethnic community including the European Community and in person is a great chap to chat too.
Claire Martin	Member of Parliament	.	Retired Chief Minister	Government - Retired Chief Minister We here at TD feel Clare has only just began with her career and wish her all the best.

Semi Government	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Nominations Pending	.	.	.	.

Local Government	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Alan Mitchell Picture	Darwin City Council	Alderman	UN Police Service Blue Light Disco for Children	Alan's heart is true to Darwin and one of our best ambassadors.

Police Service	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Peter Styles	Government - Police School Based Police		.	School Based Police program
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
Associate Professor Martin William Bernard Jarvis www.cdu.edu.au	International acclaim	Conductor of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra	Artistic Director/Conductor of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra	Featured in many articles on music. Also noted for his introduction of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra at Katherine Gorge and other such unique landscapes.
David Gulpilil Noncommercial fan web site www.gulpilil.com/	International acclaim - Legendary Australian actor	Movies and Television- The Last Wave Walkabout The Tracker Rabbit-Proof Fence Dark Age Naked Under Capricorn One Red Blood Boney Young Ramsy	Starring Actor Supporting Actor	We often see David pass by near our home and we have the utmost greatest respect for David and what he has done for Darwin and the Aboriginal Arts on the world stage.
Yothu Yindi and Mandawuy Yunupingu www.yothuyindi.com/	International acclaim - A Band with a Vision.	A Band with a Vision. Also- memorable moments as the aboriginal children doing sommersaults on the sand for a music clip	.	Not Darwin based but having known the chaps for many years we felt the deserve our vote for bringing Aboriginal ground breaking music onto the international stage.
Jessica Mauboy www.jessicamauboy.com.au/	Jessica is Darwin's best youth role model in our vote	Jessica was the runner - up in the Network Ten music contest	.	Jessica gets our vote not for her fame in music more so her responsible role as a unoffical embassabor for the youth of Darwin.

Education	Service	Current Service	Previous Service	Known For
Nominations Pending	.	.	.	.

Food - Person	Local/World Acclaimed	Food	Where	Known For
Jimmy Shu	Hanuman Restaurant	Indian Thai and Nonya cuisine.	Mitchell Street Darwin CBD	Featured on inflight advertising of airline for the promotion of Darwin. Featured currently on many TV shows for asian cuisine.
Bobby We finally found his surname - soon	Market Stall	Indonesian	Parap and Nightcliff Markets	Featured on inflight advertising of airline for the promotion of Darwin
Evan Papadonakis	YOTS Greek Taverna	Greek	Cullen Bay Marina	Featured on inflight advertising of airline for the promotion of Darwin. Hosted his own TV show last year.
Food	Locally Acclaimed	Food	Where	Known For
Tim I don't think anyone knows Tim's surname - he is just Tim	Tim's Surf and Turf restaurants	Steaks and Seafoods	Litchfield Street Darwin CBD	Anyone who know's Tim or has been in Darwin for 20 years will most likely agree. Tim is a local celebrabrity and yes even a retired magican - we have been trying to get him to make our bills disappear for years now but to no avail.

Tourism	Section	Current Service	Position	Known For
Penni Tastula	Inbound Tourism OperatorNorthern Gateway		Managing Director	The Northern Gateway Group has been the proud winner of many prestigious Awards including the 1992 Australian Tourism Award for Inbound Tour Operator, the 2000 NT Exporter of the Year and seven Brolga Awards
Doug Gamble	Tourism - Accommodation Redco		Managing Director	A long-term Territorian and visionary for tourism infrastructure in the Territory, just awared the coveted Minister’s Perpetual Trophy
Sylvia Wolfe	Tourism - Tourism Top End		President	8 Years of service to the association and the promotion of Darwin Sylvia has our number one vote.
Ken Hart & Greg Zammit	Adventure Tours Australia		Managing Director (Residing Elsewhere currently)	In the early 1990's these men started what was to become Australia's leading small group tour company.

Local Folks

Darwin Resident Now

Known For

Lutz Frankensfeld

Inspired the created the world known - The Darwin Beer Can Regatta. Lutz is known for many creations in events and icon's in the making of what Darwin is today.

You will often see Lutz sitting at a meeting or forum on the future planning of Darwin offering insight in where Darwin could extend too in development.

Local Business Indentities and Businesses
Name	Industry	Business	Position	Misc
Kivvy Lay & The Lay Family	Asian Importers	Asian Importers	* Management	*Timorese/Chinese Assoc
Ernie Chin The Chin Family	Land Development	Real Estate	.	Known for land development of The Duckpond and Cullen Bay. Cedric Chin
The Jape Family	Real Estate	Real Estate	.	.
Harry Maschke	Construction	Action Sheetmetal	* Owner of Action Sheetmetal * Also Honorary Consulate of Germany - Darwin.	.
Brian Measey	Car Rental	Territory Thrifty	.	The largest fleet in Northern Territory at last count
The Delaney's Family	Retail -(Today)	Delaneys Store	.	Country & Western Goods
Mr. Keith Aitken	Steel Fabrication/ Property Development	Steel Fabrication	.	Construction of NT Bridges Honorary Consul
Carlo Randazzo	Real Estate/Construction	Real Estate	.	.

Sporting Indentities -Sport Today
Name	Sport	Position	URL Info Site	Misc
Tahnee Afuhaamango	Swimming	Special Sports -Swimming medal tally of 15 Golds, 9 Silvers and 11 Bronzes	Territory Proud	We know Tahnee's mum (Donna ) and we must also acknowledge her sheer and undivided dedication to Tahnee's career. Now I swam at Nightlciff most mornings as Tahnee's trained next to me - so we know her dedication.
Mitchell Thomason	Golf - Junior	.	Territory Proud	.
Other Nominations Pending - There are many nominations- sorry folks it takes time to go thru them- but please keep sending them in	.	.	.	.

Often referred to as ‘Darwin’s Greatest Business Export.’
Andrew Liveris is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of chemicals and plastics manufacturing multinational, the Dow Chemical Company. He was born and raised in Darwin. Andrew has moved but Darwin always remembers him.

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