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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

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Robinson, Michael Massey
Robinson, Peter
Robinson, Richard
Robinson, RW
Robinson, Thomas
Robinson, William
Robson, William
Roche, William Augustin
Rockwell, T
Rodd, Brent Clements
Rodger, Ron
Rodius, Charles
Rodze-Kisele, Elga
Roe, Jill
Roe, John Septimus
Rofe, Thomas
Rogers, Bob
Rogers, George John
Rogers, Ginger
Rogers, James
Roland, Betty
Rolfe, Alfred
Rolfe, Patricia
Rolfe, WH
Rolph, CH
Romac, Rok
Rooney, Kate
Roosevelt, Eleanor
Roozendaal, Eric
Rope, Anthony
Rope, Elizabeth
Rose, Danny
Rose, Elizabeth
Rose, Henry
Rose, Israel
Rose, Michael
Rose, Murray
Rose, Thomas
Rose, Thomas 1754 - 1833
Rose-Soley, Agnes
Roseby, Thomas
Rosewall, Ken
Roskam, Wabe
Ross, Herbert E
Ross, James
Ross, Lloyd Robert Maxwell
Ross, Robert
Ross, Robert Scott
Ross, Tim
Rossi, Francis

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Robinson, Michael Massey

Convict poet and public servant transported for blackmail who used his writing skills to both praise and offend his many mentors.

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Robinson, Peter

Journalist.

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Robinson, Richard

One of the first men to be granted land at Brooklyn in 1840.

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Robinson, RW

Early settler at Fishermans Point, Hawkesbury River

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Robinson, Thomas

Hairdresser.

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Robinson, William

Builder and local politician who was an alderman on Erskineville Council for 20 years.

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Robson, William

Proprietor of a millinery business in Pitt Street.

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Roche, William Augustin

Sydney resident in 1858 and possibly later of Unwin's Bridge Road St Peters.

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Rockwell, T

Writer.

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Rodd, Brent Clements

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Sydney solicitor and landowner.

Rodger, Ron

Television, film and theatre actor during the 1970s to 2000s.

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Rodius, Charles

Convict art teacher who became a portrait and landscape painter when he received his ticket-of-leave.

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Rodze-Kisele, Elga

Latvian community leader and activist.

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Roe, Jill

Historian. Emeritus Professor of History at Macquarie University since 2004.

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Roe, John Septimus

Naval officer, surveyor and explorer whose circumnavigation of Australia in 1817 expanded Cook's survey. He left extensive records of his 16 journeys of exploration.

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Rofe, Thomas

Lawyer, businessman and benefactor who was convicted of conspiracy and struck off the roll of solicitors, and later turned to religion and philanthropy to rehabilitate his character.

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Rogers, Bob

Disc jockey and radio broadcaster with a career spanning over 60 years.

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Rogers, George John

Land speculator and solicitor.

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Rogers, Ginger

American actress, dancer and singer.

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Rogers, James

Marine who arrived in Sydney on the Supply as part of the First Fleet. He went missing in late October 1788 and although a convict was questioned, no charges were laid. His disappearance was not resolved.

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Roland, Betty

Writer of plays, screenplays, novels, children's books and comics.

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Rolfe, Alfred

Early film director.

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Rolfe, Patricia

Journalist who worked at The Bulletin for 35 years.

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Rolfe, WH

Timber merchant and early settler in Manly

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Rolph, CH

Early settler in the Fairlight area

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Romac, Rok

Catholic priest who served Sydney's Croatian community.

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Rooney, Kate

Singer who achieved some success internationally.

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Roosevelt, Eleanor

First Lady of the United States of America from 1933 to 1945, who visited Australia during World War II.

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Roozendaal, Eric

Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council since 2004.

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Rope, Anthony

Convict who arrived on the First Fleet ship Alexander and became a successful farmer on 48 acres in the Nepean district.

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Rope, Elizabeth

Convict who arrived on the First Fleet ship Prince of Wales, married Anthony and raised a large family in the Nepean district. It is thought that their first child , Robert, born 30th October 1788 was the first white child to have been conceived and born on Australian soil.

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Rose, Danny

Aboriginal community leader who settled in Sydney from Walgett.

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Rose, Elizabeth

Early settler at Doughboy Beach on the Hawkesbury River.

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Rose, Henry

Farmer on the Mount Gilead estate until forced to sell in 1867 due to drought, floods and crop failures.

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Rose, Israel

Early settler at Doughboy Beach on the Hawkesbury River.

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Rose, Michael

First Jewish minister in Sydney

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Rose, Murray

Australian swimmer born 1939, died 2012. Won gold medals at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and set 15 world records.

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Rose, Thomas

Emancipist who consolidated land grants in the Campbelltown area to form his estate Mount Gilead.

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Rose, Thomas 1754 - 1833

Farmer who was part of a group of free and independent settlers who had been requested by Governor Phillip to bring their skills to the colony.

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Rose-Soley, Agnes

Writer who published under the pen names Rose de Boheme and Pistachio, and who established the Sydney Lyceum Club.

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Roseby, Thomas

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Congregational minister who won repute for his liberal theology and radical social ideas.

Rosewall, Ken

Australian tennis player, born 1934. Held World No. 1 ranking for several years in the early 1960s and was in the Top 20 1952-1977.

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Roskam, Wabe

Editor of the 'Dutch Australian Weekly' until it ceased publication in 2004.

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Ross, Herbert E

Architect and engineer who was one of the founders of Ross & Rowe, one of Sydney's most significant architectural firms between 1911 and 1937.

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Ross, James

Early settler at Brooklyn.

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Ross, Lloyd Robert Maxwell

Lloyd Robert Maxwell Ross (1901-1987), adult educator, trade union official and journalist.

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Ross, Robert

Marine who as Lieutenant-Governor under Governor Phillip caused undue friction and unrest both in Sydney and Norfolk Island, and was happy to be recalled in 1791 to resume his military career in England.

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Ross, Robert Scott

Merchant, aspiring politician and transport entrepreneur who tried to establish steam navigation on the Hawkesbury River.

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Ross, Tim

Radio presenter and entertainer.

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Rossi, Francis

Soldier who became superintendent of police in New South Wales and later retired to his land in the Goulburn district.

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