Atherton Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Atherton
Atherton is a town located in the Atherton Tablelands within the region of Far North Queensland, Australia. The following are some distinguished individuals who were either born in Atherton or associated with this area:
1. Keith Andrews: Keith Andrews is a former Australian rules footballer who was born in Atherton. He played for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s.
2. Marika Aubrey: Marika Aubrey is an Australian actress, singer, and songwriter. While not born in Atherton, she spent her early childhood in the region and attended Atherton State High School.
3. Larry Beamish: Larry Beamish is a former professional rugby league footballer who represented Australia and Queensland. Born in Atherton, he played for various clubs, including the North Sydney Bears, St. George Dragons, and Western Suburbs Magpies.
4. Carl "Bluey" Bluett: Carl Bluett was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in Atherton and played for the Eastern Suburbs club in the New South Wales Rugby Football League (NSWRL).
5. Pat McDonald: Pat McDonald is an Australian former rugby league footballer. He was born in Atherton and played as a halfback for the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League (NRL).
6. John "Dr. Death" Stratton: John Stratton is a convicted Australian serial killer known by the media as "Dr. Death". He was born in Atherton and was responsible for the deaths of several patients in the late 1990s while working as a general practitioner in Queensland.
7. Wilf Mertin: Wilf Mertin was an Australian rugby league footballer who played for the North Sydney Bears in the 1930s. He was born in Atherton and was known for his strong running style and goal-kicking ability.
8. Ken Maddison: Ken Maddison is an Australian former rugby league footballer. Born in Atherton, he played as a hooker for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL during the 1990s.
9. Vince Curry: Vince Curry is a former Australian rugby league footballer. Although not born in Atherton, he was raised in the town and represented Queensland in State of Origin matches during the 1980s.
10. Meg Davis: Meg Davis is an Australian visual artist known for her work in ceramics. While not born in Atherton, she spent many years living and working in the region, drawing inspiration from the local landscapes.
Please note that the information provided above is based on available sources such as Wikipedia and represents notable individuals associated with Atherton, Queensland. This list is by no means exhaustive and may not include all distinguished people from this area.
