Indigo Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Indigo
1. Sir George Turner
Sir George Turner was an Australian politician and the 18th Premier of Victoria. He was born in Melbourne, but his family moved to Chiltern, Indigo in 1866. Turner served as Premier from 1894 to 1899 and made significant contributions to the development of Victoria.
2. A. B. Facey
Albert Barnett Facey, known as A. B. Facey, was an Australian author born in Maidstone, Indigo. He gained national recognition for his autobiography titled "A Fortunate Life," which vividly depicted his experiences in rural Western Australia. Facey's book has become an Australian classic and an important piece of literature.
3. Max Harris
Max Harris was an Australian poet, critic, and editor born in Waitchie, near Chiltern, Indigo. He was a prominent figure in the Australian literary scene during the mid-20th century and co-founded "Angry Penguins," a modernist literary journal that introduced many innovative poets to Australian readers.
4. Dame Nellie Melba
Dame Nellie Melba, born Helen Porter Mitchell in Richmond, Victoria, spent significant portions of her early life in Lilydale and Beechworth, both located in the Indigo region. Melba was one of the most famous opera singers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and she achieved international acclaim for her performances.
5. Sir Isaac Isaacs
Sir Isaac Isaacs was an Australian politician and judge, notable as the first Australian-born Governor-General of Australia. He was born in Indigo (now named Ararat) in 1855 and went on to have a distinguished career in law and politics.
6. Corowa Federation Festival Committee
The Corowa Federation Festival Committee, consisting of various community members, played a significant role in organizing the first Federation Conference held in Corowa, Indigo in 1893. This conference is considered a major step towards the federation of Australian colonies and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.
7. Ned Kelly
Edward "Ned" Kelly was an infamous Australian bushranger of the 19th century, born in Beveridge, Victoria. While his association with the Indigo region may be contentious due to his criminal activities, Ned Kelly's exploits and subsequent trial and execution have become part of Australian folklore.
