Northam Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from Northam
1. Tammin Sursok
Tammin Sursok is an Australian actress and singer-songwriter. She was born on August 19, 1983, in Johannesburg, South Africa, but grew up in Northam, Western Australia. Sursok is best known for her role as Dani Sutherland on the Australian soap opera "Home and Away." She has also appeared in various TV shows and films, including "The Young and the Restless" and "Pretty Little Liars."
2. Jack Clarke
Jack Clarke was an Australian Rules footballer born on February 19, 1946, in Northam, Western Australia. He played for the East Perth Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and represented Western Australia in interstate matches. Clarke is considered one of the greatest players in West Australian football history and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
3. Sir Ross McLarty
Sir Ross McLarty was an Australian politician born on May 14, 1893, in Dongara, Western Australia. Although not specifically from Northam, McLarty was associated with the region as he served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Northam from 1930 to 1958. He played a significant role in the development of Western Australia and served as Premier of Western Australia from 1947 to 1953.
4. David Langslow
David Langslow is an Australian former cricketer who was born on September 5, 1969, in Northam, Western Australia. He played as a wicket-keeper and represented Western Australia in first-class and List A cricket during the 1990s. Langslow also played for the Australian national team, making his debut in 1996.
5. Dwight Yorke
Dwight Yorke is a former professional footballer born on November 3, 1971, in Canaan, Tobago. While not originally from Northam, Yorke played for the Northam-based Miners Soccer Club before his move to England. Yorke had a successful career playing for clubs like Manchester United and Aston Villa, as well as the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
6. Moira Kelly
Moira Kelly is an Australian humanitarian worker born on January 31, 1964, in Melbourne, Victoria. She founded the Children First Foundation, an organization that provides life-saving medical treatment to children in need from developing countries. Kelly has been recognized for her humanitarian efforts worldwide and has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal.