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Baddeley, Reverend William Pye (1914–1998) Anglican priest

Behrendt, Paul Arthur (1939–2006) radio operator, oral historian, and academic

Cigler, Michael Joseph (1923–1990) historian and educationist

Du Val, Suzanne Catherine (Sue) (1916–2000) society hostess and gastronome

Hennock, Keith Selwyn (1918–1999) air force officer

Hindmarsh, Mary Maclean (1921–2000) botanist

Kelman, Margaret Mary (Peggy) (1909–1998) aviatrix

Kennedy, Mary Clarissa Araluen (Clarice) (1908–1998) athlete, teacher, physiotherapist and nurse

Murray, Kenneth James (1925–1998) air force navigator and pilot

Nangar (1848–1927) Wiradjuri walamira (clever man)

Nikamanik (1813–1849) Aboriginal resistance member and palawa ancestor

Ooloogan (1840–1928) Wiradjuri walamira (clever man) and travelling showman

Williams, Sir Edward Stratten (1921–1999) judge, sports administrator and exhibition organiser

Wills, Pamela Anne (1927–1999) research biologist and radiology scientist