(Encyclopedia) Morrison, Scott, 1968–, Australian political leader, b. Sydney. Morrison was head of tourism for both New Zealand and Australia before he became state director (2000–2004) of the…
(Encyclopedia) Murray, Gilbert (George Gilbert Aimé Murray), 1866–1957, British classical scholar, b. Sydney, Australia. In 1908 Murray was appointed regius professor of Greek at Oxford. He is best…
(Encyclopedia) Rogge, JacquesRogge, Jacqueszhäk rōˈkhə [key], 1942–, Belgian sports executive, b. Ghent. An orthopedic surgeon with a degree in sports medicine, Rogge is an accomplished sailor who…
(Encyclopedia) Key, Sir John Phillip, 1961–, New Zealand investment banker and political leader, b. Auckland, studied Univ. of Canterbury (B.Comm., 1982) and Harvard. Trained as an accountant, Key…
(Encyclopedia) Wright, Judith (Judith Arundell Wright), 1915–2000, Australian poet. After graduating from the Univ. of Sydney, she worked variously as a clerk, secretary, and statistician. She is…
HARRISON, Burr Powell, (son of Thomas Walter Harrison), a Representative from Virginia; born in Winchester, Frederick County, Va., July 2, 1904; attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest…
LASSITER, Francis Rives, (great-nephew of Francis Everod Rives), a Representative from Virginia; born in Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, Va., February 18, 1866; attended McCabeâs University…
Olympic Reforms The IOC makes revisions in response to bribery scandal by John Gettings Fireworks commemorate Sydney's successful Olympics bid on Sept. 24, 1993. In response to…
Find medal winners, timelines, memorable moments, participating countries, biographies, medal standings by nation, leading individual medal winners, and more. The Olympic Games SummarySummary of…
Senate Years of Service: 1983-1989Party: RepublicanTRIBLE, Paul Seward, Jr., a Representative and Senator from Virginia; born in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Md., December 29, 1946; attended…
