Ted Egan
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Edward Joseph Egan AO
(born 6 July 1932) is an Australian folk musician, and was a public servant who served as Administrator of the Northern Territory
from 2003 to 2007.
, Melbourne
, moving to the Northern Territory
in 1949, at the age of 16, in search of work and adventure. In his early career with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs he was mainly in the bush, and engaged in jobs like stockwork and crocodile hunting while employed as a patrol officer and reserve Superintendent. Later he was a teacher at bush schools. He was a member of the first National Reconciliation Council.
Blues' recognise Indigenous Australian heritage. He introduced Rolf Harris
to the song Two Little Boys
.
by Governor-General
Michael Jeffery
effective 31 October 2003. He was officially sworn in on 18 November.
On 14 September 2005, he was awarded a one year extension to his term of office by Jim Lloyd
, the Federal Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads. This was further extended for another year to serve until 30 October 2007.
(AM) in the 1993 Australia Day Honours List for services to the Aboriginal people, and for "an ongoing contribution to the literary heritage of Australia through song and verse". In 2004, Egan was promoted to an Officer of the Order (AO) as acknowledgement of "the significance of [his] continuing contribution to the community culminating in his being sworn-in as the 18th Administrator of the Northern Territory".
Egan was recently listed amongst "Australia's National Living Treasures
" by the National Trust of Australia
.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(born 6 July 1932) is an Australian folk musician, and was a public servant who served as Administrator of the Northern Territory
Administrator of the Northern Territory
The Administrator of the Northern Territory is an official appointed by the Governor-General of Australia to exercise powers analogous to that of a state governor...
from 2003 to 2007.
Early life
He was born in CoburgCoburg, Victoria
Coburg is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Moreland, although a handful of properties on Coburg's Eastern boundary are located in the City of Darebin...
, Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, moving to the Northern Territory
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions...
in 1949, at the age of 16, in search of work and adventure. In his early career with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs he was mainly in the bush, and engaged in jobs like stockwork and crocodile hunting while employed as a patrol officer and reserve Superintendent. Later he was a teacher at bush schools. He was a member of the first National Reconciliation Council.
Music career
Ted Egan began recording in 1969 and has released 28 albums, mostly themed around outback life, history and Aboriginal affairs. He has been a consistent performer and tourer with his choice of instrument being that of an empty beer carton played by tapping with his hands and fingers. He was a prolific writer and performer of contemporary folk songs. Many of these such as 'GurindjiGurindji
Gurindji may refer to:*Gurindji people The Australian Aboriginal people in the Kalkaringi region*Gurindji language the traditional Australian Aboriginal language of the Gurindji people*Gurindji Kriol the main language now spoken by Gurindji people...
Blues' recognise Indigenous Australian heritage. He introduced Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris, CBE, AM is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, composer, painter and television personality.Born in Perth, Western Australia, Harris was a champion swimmer before studying art. He moved to England in 1952, where he started to appear on television programmes on which he drew the...
to the song Two Little Boys
Two Little Boys
"Two Little Boys" is a song written by American composer Theodore Morse and lyricist Edward Madden. It was written in 1902 and became a popular music hall song of the time, made popular by Harry Lauder. It describes the story of two boys who grow up to fight in the American Civil War. In 1969, it...
.
Albums
- 1976 The Shearers (Faces of Australia Series)
- 1976 The Bush Races
- 1982 The Overlanders (Faces of Australia Series)
- 1985 The Anzacs (Faces of Australia Series)
- 1989 The Convicts (Faces of Australia Series)
- 1990 Bangtail Muster
- 1990 The Kimberley
- 1990 A Town Like Alice
- 1990 Rodeo Australia
- 1990 Ted's Shout
- 1997 The Aboriginals (Faces of Australia Series)
- 2000 The Very Best of Ted Egan My Australia
- 2000 The Urupunga Frog (Australian Songs for Children)
- 2002 Drover's Boy (A Celebration of Australian Women)
- 2003 Land Down Under
- 2003 Such is Life
- 2008 I.O.U.
- 2010 Saving The Best
- Outback Australia
- Our Coach Captain
- The Vision Splendid
- Beyond the black stump
- Once a Jolly Swagman
- Welcome to the Bush
Singles
- Granny
- A Schluck and a Schnitte
- Sayonara Nakamura also includes song parchment
- The Drover's Boy
- 2008 Ted Egan Sings
Books
- 2008 Due Inheritance ISBN 0729500403
- 2003 The Land Downunder ISBN 0954572602
- 1997 A Drop of Rough Ted ISBN 0959574409
- Justice All Their Own
- 1993 The Paperboys War Ted Egan An Autobiography ISBN 187570308X
- 1997 Sitdown Up North Ted Egan An Autobiography ISBN 1875703233
- 1989 Shearers Songbook ISBN 0909104751
- 1987 The Aboriginals Songbook -Faces of Australia Series ASIN B000N7AKU0
- 1978 Outback Holiday (also by Mark Egan) ISBN 0729500403
- 1984 The Overlanders Songbook ISBN 0909104743
- 1991 Would I Lie to You? The Goanna Driver and Other Very True Stories ISBN 0670904600
- 2000 The Drover's Boy ISBN 0850918405
Administrator of the Northern Territory
Ted Egan was appointed Administrator of the Northern TerritoryAdministrator of the Northern Territory
The Administrator of the Northern Territory is an official appointed by the Governor-General of Australia to exercise powers analogous to that of a state governor...
by Governor-General
Governor-General of Australia
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the representative in Australia at federal/national level of the Australian monarch . He or she exercises the supreme executive power of the Commonwealth...
Michael Jeffery
Michael Jeffery
Major General Philip Michael Jeffery AC, CVO, MC was the 24th Governor-General of Australia , the first Australian career soldier to be appointed governor-general...
effective 31 October 2003. He was officially sworn in on 18 November.
On 14 September 2005, he was awarded a one year extension to his term of office by Jim Lloyd
Jim Lloyd
James Eric Lloyd JP , Australian politician, was a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Australian House of Representatives from the March 1996 election until the November 2007 election, representing the Division of Robertson in New South Wales.Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Lloyd was...
, the Federal Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads. This was further extended for another year to serve until 30 October 2007.
Television
Ted Egan has presented and narrated 13 episodes of This Land Australia, a series devoted to iconic Australian people and places. He also wrote and performed the show's theme song of the same name. He has been a co-host of the lifestyle show The Great Outdoors.Honours
Egan was made a Member of the Order of AustraliaOrder of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(AM) in the 1993 Australia Day Honours List for services to the Aboriginal people, and for "an ongoing contribution to the literary heritage of Australia through song and verse". In 2004, Egan was promoted to an Officer of the Order (AO) as acknowledgement of "the significance of [his] continuing contribution to the community culminating in his being sworn-in as the 18th Administrator of the Northern Territory".
Egan was recently listed amongst "Australia's National Living Treasures
Australian Living Treasures
Australian Living Treasures are people who have been nominated by the National Trust of Australia. The first list of 100 Living Treasures was published in 1997....
" by the National Trust of Australia
National Trust of Australia
The Australian Council of National Trusts is the peak body for community-based, non-government organisations committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and historic heritage....
.