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Years before Jack Thompson arrived on the scene, Chips Rafferty was regarded by many as the personification of the stereotypically rugged, straightforward and laconic Aussie male. Tall and thin, though not particularly striking in appearance, Rafferty was a tailor-made star for the austere, modestly-budgeted dramas made 'down under' in the 1940s and 50s. His most individual aspect was in not being remotely reminiscent of any other leading contemporary British or American actor. In his youth, Chips had learned boxing and the art of horsemanship. He also displayed an affinity for painting watercolours. By the time he entered the film industry as an extra with Cinesound Studios in 1939, John William Pilbean Goffage (nicknamed 'Chips' since schooldays) had already seen a great deal of life as a sheep-shearer, drover, roo hunter, gold prospector and cellarman in a wine bar. One of his more exotic activities also included that of a 'false teeth packer'. On the side, he also wrote poems and short stories which he sold to several Sydney publications. His first stint on the stage was as assistant and comic foil to a magician.

After his inauspicious screen debut in 1939, Chips came to the attention of film maker Charles Chauvel who assigned him a rather more roguish-sounding surname and proceeded to cast him as a heroic 'digger' in his patriotic wartime drama 40,000 Horsemen (1940). The resulting box-office success, both at home and abroad, led Chauvel to repeat the exercise with The Rats of Tobruk (1944). After wartime duties with the RAAF, Chips managed to persuade British director Harry Watt to star him in the pivotal role of tough cattle drover Dan McAlpine in The Overlanders (1946). This defined the Rafferty screen personae to such an extent, that he continued to play variations on the theme pretty much throughout the remainder of his career.

Under contract to Ealing, Chips had a brief sojourn in England opposite Googie Withers in The Loves of Joanna Godden (1947), followed by an integral part in Eureka Stockade (1949). In the early 50s, he co-founded - and invested much of his own money in - a short-lived production company, Southern International (in conjunction with the director Lee Robinson). They turned out a few unambitious adventure films like Return of the Plainsman (1953) and King of the Coral Sea (1954). Chips appeared in these as the nominal star. For the most part however, lucrative film work was to be found only in Hollywood: in feature films, like Kangaroo (1952), Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) and The Sundowners (1960); or as guest star in television episodes, ranging from Gunsmoke (1955) to Tarzan (1966). He remained for many years Australia's most popular and quintessential actor, an archetypal anti-establishmentarian, irreverent in humour, honest and uncomplicated. His penultimate performance as an outback cop in Wake in Fright (1971) is often cited as one of his best.

Dorothy Alison was born on 4 April 1925 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for A Town Like Alice (1981), The Third Key (1956) and Georgy Girl (1966). She was married to Leslie Linder. She died on 17 January 1992 in London, England, UK.

Stewart Finlay-McLennan was born on 7 September 1957 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor, known for National Treasure (2004), Lost (2004) and Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996).

Corey Page has the dramatic weight and intensity of Brian Cranston, with lighter fare, Corey brings to mind the mischievous flair of Robert Downey Jr. and the quirky sex appeal of Johnny Depp. Corey can transform and embody character roles with emotional depth and charm. Corey's most recent work can be seen in season two of the successful Australian drama RFDS (Network 7) where he plays Rhys the flirtatious town vet. Corey first came to public attention from his work on the Australian hit series Heartbreak High (Netflix), in which he played Steve Wiley. This gave him his first break in the television industry. He has also appeared in other film television projects such as White Collar Blue, McLeod's Daughters, Cops LAC, Providence, and Home And Away. His first international breakthrough came when he was cast in The City alongside Morgan Fairchild, playing her characters illegitimate Australian son. He is every fan favourite in the comedy hit, Dead Man On Campus, where he played the faux suicidal show-tune singing Matt Noonan. Corey is a baritone his sound is a cross between Nick Cave and Johnny Cash. Corey was the drama coach on the Australian coming-of-age film Newcastle. Corey has worked and trained in Australia and The United States. Corey studied at Flinders University Drama Center in South Australia for acting and with Stephen Book in Los Angeles for acting.

Marion Johns was born on 9 November 1916 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Mrs Finnegan (1970), A Season in Hell (1964) and Summer of Secrets (1976). She died on 29 April 1993 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Steve Abbott was born on 24 March 1956 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for Children of the Revolution (1996), The Comedy Sale (1993) and The Castanet Club (1991).

June Bronhill was born on 26 June 1929 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Gay Operetta (1959), Orpheus in the Underworld (1961) and The Merry Widow (1958). She was married to Richard Milburne Champion de Crespigny Finny and Brian Martin. She died on 24 January 2005 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Muriel Steinbeck was born on 21 July 1913 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Pacific Adventure (1946), Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1954) and The Adventures of Long John Silver (1956). She died on 20 July 1982 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia.

John Krummel was born on 20 August 1944 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor, known for Deathcheaters (1976), One Night Stand (1984) and Voyage Into Fear (1993).

Enzo Toppano was born on 14 February 1928 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Peggy Mortimer. He died on 29 March 2013 in Guanajuato, Mexico.

Richard Alagich was born on 20 December 1945 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He is an actor.

Ronald Richard Beck was the first child of Richard Joseph and Pearl Eileen Beck and had a brother Rex Bernard (1918-1983) and a sister Maxine Joan (1924-1998). Ron grew up in Adelaide and performed in local theatrical productions before joining J C Williamson's as a principal comedian in 1938/9. During the war years he joined Colgate-Palmolive's Radio Production unit in 1942/2 and produced and directed local stars including Gracie Fields, Roy Rene (Mo), Willie Fennell, Hal Lashwood, Kathy Lloyd, Harry Griffiths and many others. In 1948 he started his independant radio production company, Ron R Beck Pty Ltd. In that era he used great talents many including those above as well as Hayes Gordon, Pat Hodgins, Al Thomas, Jim Tregonning, Rita Puncefort, Doroth Foster (Ada & Elsie) and many others. He continued producing, writing and directing in the Golden Years of Australian Radio from then until 1958, when television took over. Moving to other pursuits, in manufacuring, promotions, investing and retailing Ron was, in 1969, approached by the third Television network (0/10) to be Executive Producer for a Police Drama. In January 1970 "The Long Arm" commenced production of a 13 episode series at Channel 0 Melbourne. It starred Robert Bruning, Barbara Mason, Tony Ward, Sandy Harbutt, Lyndal Moor, Sean McEuan, and many other leading Australian performers. Directors included: Colin Eggleston, David Eastman, Michael Pate, Rob Weekes and others. A second 13 episode series was commissioned, but the Channel cancelled after about 8 or 9 episodes were in the can in favour of a Crawford Productions concept of a Rural Police Drama called "Matlock Police", produced initially by Michael Pate. Ron, having by then large land holdings West of Melbourne, near Ballarat, went into semi retirement in 1972. He and wife Betsy moved to Brisbane in 1987 and lived in comfort until his death in 1990.

Peter Boland is an artist/actor who began working with Sydney fringe theatre companies during the 1980s. At that time he also signed with a Theatrical Agent and appeared in numerous Television commercials and TV dramas before auditioning for the Drama School at the prestigious Victorian College Of The Arts (VCA) in Melbourne, Australia. There he studied acting full time for 3 years before graduating in 1985 with a Diploma of Dramatic Arts. He was later signed for a 6 month acting contract with the Arts Council of Australia funded Theatre South, Coniston NSW in 1987. He performed at the Bridge Theatre in stage shows 'Windy Gully' and 'Golden Valley' as well as regional tours of the stage plays 'First People' and 'Newcomers'. He also performed for Theatre South at the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood. He has since been based in Sydney, Australia although returning briefly to Melbourne to appear in the television series Prisoner (Cell Block H) and Prime Time. He has maintained a keen interest in film and video production since first studying Film Production Techniques at North Sydney TAFE in 1980. He is also passionate about the visual arts having achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sydney College of the Arts in 1982. His most notable exhibition as an artist was at the 1992 Exposicio D'Art Australia in Canet D'Mar Spain where his sculpture sold and is now held by the Mayor of Canet D'Mar. Aside from acting and art making he teaches video production, digital editing, film acting, drama, animation, photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, art history and appreciation.

Frank Waters was born in 1915 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor, known for Always Another Dawn (1948), The Outcasts (1961) and Whiplash (1960). He died in 1972 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

Pro Hart was born on 30 May 1928 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 28 March 2006 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

Vera Pearce was born on 27 May 1895 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Yes, Madam? (1939), The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1947) and One Wild Oat (1951). She was married to Frederick Wilmot Smith. She died on 18 January 1966 in St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth, London, England, UK.

Anona Winn was born on 5 January 1904 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for Someone to Watch Over Me (1987), On the Air (1934) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She was married to Frederick William John Lamport. She died on 2 February 1994 in Bournemouth, England, UK.

Samantha E. Hill was born on 19 November 1981 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. She is an actress, known for Incoming: Words of War (2021), Trench (2018) and Just Between Us (2018).

Bob Cotton was born on 29 November 1915 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Beryl Betty Krummel and Eve Elizabeth Macdougall. He died on 25 December 2006 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Dinks Patterson was born on 25 April 1892 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was an actor and writer, known for Oh! What a Night! (1932) and Sunshine Sally (1922). He died on 1 August 1982 in Mortdale, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Peter Waters was born in 1953 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.