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The Dictionary of Famous Australians contains biographies of over 600 Australians who have achieved note - or notoriety. Ranging from colonial times to the present, the dictionary includes characters as diverse as bushranger Mad Dog Morgan, writer Miles Franklin, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and singer Kylie Minogue. The entries give full names, including nicknames, dates of birth and death, places of birth, outlines of careers and a listing of works or deeds for which the individuals are known. The entries offer insights into leading figures of Australian life. The Dictionary of Famous Australians should be a useful reference book for students, teachers and all general readers interested in Australia and Australians.