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Alexander Thomson is regarded as the founder of Geelong. Dr. Alexander Thomson (1800 - 1866) was elected as the first mayor of Geelong and held the position on five occasions from 1850 to 1858. Thomson w

Cadel Evans was the first Australian to win the Tour de France cycling race. Cadel Lee Evans was born 14 February 1977 in Katherine, Northern Territory and went to Eltham High School. He won the 2011 Tour

Widely regarded as Geelong's favourite and best known son, Frank Costa was a gentleman, businessman and passionate Geelong supporter. Frank Aloysius Costa AO (3 February 1938 - 2 May 2021) A prominent fi

Guy Pearce is an English-born actor and musician who moved to Melbourne at the age of 3. Guy Pearce is best known for his roles as Fernand Mondego in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), Mike Young in the Austr

Sam Newman is one of Australias most popular and controversial stars. Sam Newman was born John Noel William Newman on the 22nd December, 1945 in Geelong. He was recruited from Geelong Grammar School by the G