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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

In their own words

We let the portraits of these remarkable Australians speak for themselves. Be intrigued and inspired by two-minute personal stories told by the subjects and the artists, and download the audio-guide for iOS and android for a mobile experience.

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Arthur Calwell
Arthur Calwell
Arthur Calwell
Arthur Calwell

Arthur Calwell part 1

Recorded 1967

Arthur Calwell
Arthur Calwell
Arthur Calwell
Arthur Calwell

Arthur Calwell part 2

Recorded 1967

Arthur Phillip Esq., Captain General and Commander in Chief in & over the territory of New South Wales
Arthur Phillip Esq., Captain General and Commander in Chief in & over the territory of New South Wales
Arthur Phillip Esq., Captain General and Commander in Chief in & over the territory of New South Wales
Arthur Phillip Esq., Captain General and Commander in Chief in & over the territory of New South Wales

Arthur Phillip

Voiced by Christopher Baldock
Barbara Blackman
Barbara Blackman
Barbara Blackman
Barbara Blackman

Barbara Blackman

Recorded 1974

Baron Ferdinand von Mueller
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller

Baron Ferdinand von Mueller

Voiced by Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries

Recorded 1981

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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