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  1. Reys, Frank (1931–1984) jockey
  2. Stafford, Alfred George (Alf) (1906–1996) public servant and sporting personality
  3. Swift, Jenny (1858–1894) missionary and dormitory matron
  4. Swift, Paddy (1848–1922) stockman, horse breaker and trainer, and missionary
  5. Tanganutara (Sarah) (1805–1858) palawa woman
  6. Tarra Bobby (1834–1874) lewin (messenger) and cultural mediator
  7. Thomas, Juluma Rover (1926–1998) stockman, dreamer, and artist
  8. Timms, Freddie Ngarrmaliny Janama (1946–2017) stockman, artist, and broker
  9. Tjapaltjarri, Namarari (Mick) (1923–1998) Pintupi man and artist
  10. Turandurey (1806–?) Wiradjuri woman, guide, and interpreter
  11. Ware, Elia (1911–1987) soldier and Torres Strait Islander activist
  12. Ware, Uruba Demag (Demaga) (1857–1915) pioneer of Wag
  13. Wavehill, Ronnie (1936–2000) stockman and storyteller
  14. Welch, Maria (1834–1909) Kaurna matriarch
  15. Whye, Alfred Ernest (1882–1969) soldier, expatriate, and railway worker
  16. Woretemoeteryenner (1795–1847) palawa woman
  17. Yamurra (1863–?) Wild Australia Show performer
  18. Yanggendyinanyuk (1834–1886) tracker, cricketer, and cultural exponent
  19. Yonki Yonka (1823–1846) shepherd and sailor
  20. Yoolpee, Moses (1865–1940) Karuwali–Mithaka elder and stockman
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