Hume Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Hume
Hume is a city located in Victoria, Australia that is home to several distinguished and famous individuals. Over the years, these individuals have left indelible marks on the pages of history and made significant contributions in their respective fields. Below is a list of some of the famous people from Hume.
1. Tim Fischer AC - Timothy Andrew Fischer is a former Australian politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 1999. He was born in Lockhart but grew up in Culcairn in the shire of Hume.
2. Gary Ablett Sr. - Gary Ablett Sr. is a former Australian rules footballer who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Born in Drouin, Victoria, he moved to Hume where he played his junior football at Broadmeadows.
3. Rachel Griffiths AM - Rachel Griffiths is an Australian actress and director who was born in Melbourne but raised in Hume. She has received several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for her role in the HBO series "Six Feet Under."
4. John Cain - John Cain was an Australian politician who served as the Premier of Victoria from 1982 to 1990. He was born in Melbourne but grew up in Broadmeadows, Hume.
5. David Graeme Sims - David Graeme Sims is an Australian former cricketer who played as a right-arm fast bowler for the Australian cricket team. He was born in Hume, Victoria.
6. Stephanie Rice OAM - Stephanie Rice is a retired Australian swimmer who is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. She was born in Brisbane but grew up in Hume, Victoria.
7. James Hird - James Hird is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club. He was born in Canberra, but grew up in the Hume suburb of Sunbury.
8. Bruce Reid - Bruce Reid is a former Australian cricketer who played as a left-arm fast bowler for the Australian cricket team. He was born in Yea, Victoria, but grew up in the Hume suburb of Sunbury.
9. Simon Madden - Simon Madden is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club. He was born in Melbourne but grew up in Sunbury, Hume.
10. John Forbes - John Forbes was an Australian poet who won several awards, including the Grace Leven Prize for Poetry and the NSW Premier's Award for Poetry. He was born in Melbourne and grew up in Broadmeadows, Hume.
the city of Hume in Victoria, Australia has produced several distinguished and famous individuals who have contributed significantly to their respective fields. These individuals have left lasting legacies and continue to inspire future generations of Hume residents.
