Merredin

Merredin, located in the Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, has been home to several distinguished and notable individuals throughout history. Below is a list of some of the famous people associated with this area:

• Donald Thompson (1894-1970) - An Australian politician, Thompson served as a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.
• Roger Bilney (born 1941) - A prominent Australian politician, Bilney represented the Division of Swan in the Australian House of Representatives.
• Kim Chance (born 1941) - Australian politician, Chance served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia.
• Tom Gilmour (born 1954) - A professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
• Chad Fletcher (born 1980) - Former professional Australian rules footballer, Fletcher played for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL.
• Harold Clough (1897–1963) - An Australian engineer and businessman, Clough founded the renowned engineering and construction company, Clough Limited.
• Willie MacRae (1923–1985) - A Scottish lawyer and politician, MacRae was born in Merredin before moving to Scotland and making significant contributions to human rights.
• Don McMichael (1918–2013) - An Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
• Peter Donald (born 1940) - Australian politician, Donald served as a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.
• Trevor Sprigg (born 1939) - An Australian herpetologist and environmentalist, Sprigg has made important contributions to the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.
• John Gorton (1911–2002) - The 19th Prime Minister of Australia, Gorton was born in Melbourne but spent part of his childhood in Merredin.
• Brett Heady (born 1969) - Former professional Australian rules footballer, Heady played for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL.
• Taj Burrow (born 1978) - Renowned professional surfer, Burrow grew up in Merredin before achieving international success in the sport.
• Pamela Huppatz (born 1971) - An Australian cricketer, Huppatz represented the Western Fury and Australian national women's cricket team.
• David Della Rocco (born 1952) - An American actor, Della Rocco was born in the United States but spent his formative years in Merredin.
• Harry Vanda (born 1946) - A Dutch-born Australian musician, Vanda is best known as a member of the rock band The Easybeats and as a renowned music producer.
• Dick Roughsey (1920–1985) - An Australian artist and writer, Roughsey was born in Quandamooka Country (now known as North Stradbroke Island) but lived in Merredin for a significant period.
• John McAleese (1949–2011) - A British Army soldier best known for his role in the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980, McAleese was born in Merredin.