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Olsen, John
On Chong
Onus, Bill
Oram, Edward Thompson
Orchard, Arundel
Ord, Marion
Ormsby, Charles
Osborn, Andrew Delbridge
Osborne, Clive Debenham
Osborne, George
Osburn, Lucy
Owen, Mary Catherine
Owen, Robert
Owens, Joe
Oxley, John
Oxley, John Norton
O’Sullivan, Teresa
Pacey, Millicent
Packer, Charles
Packer, Frank
Packer, Kerry
Paderewski, Ignaz
Page, Benjamin
Page, David
Page, JF
Page, Russell
Page, Stephen
Paget, Violet
Pain, Arthur Wellesley
Paine, Daniel
Paki, Peter
Paling, Mary
Paling, Richard
Paling, William Henry
Palmer, Arthur Aubrey
Palmer, Benjamin
Palmer, Charles
Palmer, Charles Herbert
Palmer, Emma
Palmer, GT
Palmer, John
Palmer, Thomas Fyshe
Palmer, Vance
Paniebollong
Pankhurst, Adela
Panton, George
Papakura, Maggie
Papandreou, Nikolaos
Papathanasopoulos, Theophylaktos
Pappas, Nick

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Olsen, John

Artist whose work is characterised by a deep engagement with the Australian landscape.

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On Chong

A leading Chinese merchant who established a business in lower George Street.

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Onus, Bill

Aboriginal activist and entrepreneur who became increasingly disillusioned with politics and established a business selling Aboriginal novelties in Victoria.

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Oram, Edward Thompson

Appointed Sydney City Coroner in January 1935, Edward Oram was soon thrust into the media spotlight during the case known popularly as the Shark Arm murders after a tiger shark held at the Coogee Aquarium Baths vomited up the left hand and forearm of small-time criminal, James Smith. During the coronial inquest, the suspected murderer’s legal team argued that as the rest of Smith's body had not been found, Smith may still have been alive, prohibiting Oram from holding an inquiry into his death.  A year later, Oram conducted the formal inquest into the death of 18 year old Edwin Hickey who was, controversially, executed after being found guilty of murder. He declined requests by the press to be present at the inquest. Oram was reappointed to be Special Magistrate for the Children's Court in August 1943 and retired from the public service in 1950.

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Orchard, Arundel

Influential composer and conductor who greatly strengthened the Conservatorium orchestra.

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Ord, Marion

Writer and editor.

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Ormsby, Charles

Superintendent of the prison on Cockatoo Island whose cruelty and corruption lead to his removal from office.

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Osborn, Andrew Delbridge

Andrew Osborn was Librarian of the University of Sydney 1959-1962. He was instrumental in designing the new Fisher Library building which opened in 1963, and in transforming the University Library into a vital partner in the University's teaching and research. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sydney in 1978, and was made a Member in the Order of Australia in 1986.

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Osborne, Clive Debenham

Melbourne architect who was the Director of Architecture at the Commonwealth Department of Works. He was part of the team involved in the design of the Reserve Bank of Australia building at Martin Place.

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Osborne, George

Nephew-in-law of Katherine Bassett Darley and one of the trustees of the Bassett-Darley estate.

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Osburn, Lucy

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Nurse trained by Florence Nightingale, who became the first Lady Superintendent of Sydney Hospital.

Owen, Mary Catherine

Wife of Robert Owen.

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Owen, Robert

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Lawyer and landowner, who combined political interests with talent as a sailor.

Owens, Joe

Trade unionist who was important in the Builders Labourers Federation campaign to save Sydney's historic buildings and green space through Green Bans.

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Oxley, John

Naval officer and businessman who surveyed many new areas in New South Wales and was the leader of several exploratory trips, ultimately holding the office of Surveyor-General.

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Oxley, John Norton

Landowner who continued to improve the family estate at Kirkham.

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O’Sullivan, Teresa

Magistrate who in 2019 became the second woman to be appointed the position of New South Wales State Coroner. She joined the Coroner’s Court in 2015 as a Deputy State Coroner.
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Pacey, Millicent

Poultry farmer in South Turramurra, in Sydney's northern suburbs.

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Packer, Charles

Convict and musician, who came to Sydney after his pardon and became a well known organist, conductor and composer.

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Packer, Frank

Media proprietor who was a major newspaper publisher and became a significant television network shareholder following the introduction of television to Australia.

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Packer, Kerry

Media proprietor who expanded the empire inherited from his father Frank Packer and revolutionised sport on television, known for his abrasive personality, wealth and lavish gambling habits.

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Paderewski, Ignaz

Polish pianist and composer who was to become the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland.

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Page, Benjamin

Sea captain from Rhode Island, United States of America, who made stops at Sydney in the 1790s.

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Page, David

Musician and resident composer for the Bangarra Dance Theatre.

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Page, JF

Tanner in the Botany area who was prominent in local politics.

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Page, Russell

Dancer best known for his work with the Bangarra Dance Theatre.

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Page, Stephen

Dancer and choreographer best known for his association with the Bangarra Dance Theatre.

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Paget, Violet

English actress and comedian who established a theatre company in Sydney with her husband and who also toured extensively in Australia in the 1910s.

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Pain, Arthur Wellesley

Anglican bishop.

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Paine, Daniel

Sydney's first master boatbuilder, appointed by John Hunter.

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Paki, Peter

Māori musician and singer who frequently performs in Australia.

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Paling, Mary

First wife of William Paling.

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Paling, Richard

Music store proprietor and brother of William Paling.

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Paling, William Henry

Musician and teacher who became a businessman, selling instruments, publishing music and promoting concerts.

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Palmer, Arthur Aubrey

Surgeon, pathologist and criminologist who was the first New South Wales Government Medical Officer in 1913. He worked for the Department of Public Health until his retirement in 1936.As Chief Government Medical Officer and senior gaol surgeon he was associated with many notorious cases that came to trial and was called by tabloids the 'Post Mortem King'.

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Palmer, Benjamin

Publican and long serving alderman on City of Sydney Council who was Mayor at the opening of the Sydney Town Hall in 1876.

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Palmer, Charles

Free settler who established a successful farm on the first land grant at Agnes Banks in 1803.

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Palmer, Charles Herbert

Minister and teacher who ran a school at Studley Park.

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Palmer, Emma

Publican who assisted her husband at the Liverpool Arms.

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Palmer, GT

English-born landholder who lived in Parramatta and was granted land in Bringelly.

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Palmer, John

Purser of the Sirius who arrived in the first fleet, and later settled in Sydney with his family. Known as 'Little Jack' Palmer, he became an eminent and successful citizen, with extensive farms.

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Palmer, Thomas Fyshe

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Unitarian minister transported to New South Wales for sedition who became a pioneer in trade, manufacture and shipbuilding in Sydney.

Palmer, Vance

Writer.

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Paniebollong

Daughter of Daringa and Colebee.

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Pankhurst, Adela

Suffrage campaigner and activist who emigrated to Australia in 1914, moving to Sydney in 1918, where she had a long and erratic career as a political campaigner for a range of causes.

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Panton, George

Wharfinger or harbourmaster who was appointed coroner of the County of Cumberland in September 1819. He resigned from the position two months later when he was appointed as the postmaster of the Territory of New South Wales, running the post office from the Kings Wharf. He died in April 1829 at his home on Bunkers Hill.

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Papakura, Maggie

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Māori woman who acted as a guide at the hot lakes in Rotorua before establishing a touring concert troupe to showcase Māori culture which performed in Australia and England.

Papandreou, Nikolaos

Greek-born convict who was pardoned in 1836.

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Papathanasopoulos, Theophylaktos

Third Greek Orthodox Bishop of Australia.

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Pappas, Nick

Rugby league player.

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