Sydney

Famous Citizens

Lachlan Macquarie (1762–1824), governor.

Convict-turned-designer Francis Green-away (1777–1837), Sydney's first architect.

Authors Thomas Keneally (b. 1935), Peter Carey (b. 1943), and Patrick White (1912–90).

Playwright David Williamson (b. 1942).

Artists Sidney Nolan (b. 1917), Arthur Boyd (b. 1920), and Brett Whiteley (1939–92).

Film director Peter Weir (b. 1944).

Novelist Colleen McCullough (b. 1937).