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Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 17

This volume of the Australian Dictionary of Biography is the first of two for the period 1981-1990 and covers names A-K. [Read More]

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  1. Alexander, Hal (1902–1990) dancer and trade-union official
  2. Albrecht, Friedrich Wilhelm (1894–1984) Lutheran missionary
  3. Albert, Adrien (1907–1989) medical chemist
  4. Alam, Anthony Alexander (Alec) (1896–1983) politician, merchant and builder
  5. Aikens, Thomas (Tom) (1900–1985) politician
  6. Aickin, Sir Keith Arthur (1916–1982) judge
  7. Agnew, Sir Robert David Garrick (1930–1987) sportsman and businessman
  8. Affley, Declan James (1939–1985) musician
  9. Adler, Lawrence James (Larry) (1931–1988) businessman
  10. Adams, Noel Darwin (1906–1989) journalist
  11. Adams, John Irwin (Bay) (1922–1990) air force officer
  12. Abdullah, George Cyril (1919–1984) community leader
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