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Famous Novocastrians Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about all the famous people to come from Newcastle, New South Wales.

A multiple-choice quiz by nickotopolous. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nickotopolous

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,516

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
550

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (6/10), bernie73 (6/10), Guest 175 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This comedian and radio host is best known for his work on "Good News Week" as one of two team captains. Who is he? Hint

Rob Lowe

Mikey Robins

Junior Sau

Ben Walker

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Question 2 of 10

2. This professional rugby league player was named at fullback for the team of the century. Who is he? Hint

Tame Tupou

Dwight Yorke

Marcus Ambrose

Clive Churchill

3. This band of Novacastrians formed in 1992 when the band members were still attending school. Their breakthrough song was called "Tomorrow". They consist of band members Daniel Johns (vocals/guitar), Chris Joannou (bass), and Ben Gillies (drums).Who are they? Hint

Silverchair

You Am I

Powderfinger

Fleetwood Mac

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Question 4 of 10

4. This artist and sculptor is best known for his painting "Portrait of an artist" for which he won the Archibald Prize in 1943. Who is he? Hint

Harold Holt

William Dobell

Jarrah Gosbell

Doushite Onakaga

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Question 5 of 10

5. This surfer is a four-time world champion winning from 1979 to 1982. Who is he? Hint

Dave Taylor

Mark Richards

Ted Danson

Tom Vallender

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Question 6 of 10

6. This model and TV presenter rose to fame after winning the 2004 Miss Universe pageant. Who is she? Hint

Jennifer Hawkins

Miranda Kerr

Judith Lucy

Amelia Vega

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Question 7 of 10

7. This actor and director is best known for the 1988 comedy "Young Einstein" in which he starred and directed. Who is he? Hint

Google Arena

Skype Canon

Ebay Myself

Yahoo Serious

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Newcastle band formed in 1989. Their debut album was called "All For one" which featured hit single "Better". They consist of band members Dave Gleeson (vocals), Scotty Kingman (guitar), Izmet Osmanovich (guitar/backing vocals), Paul Wosee (bass/backing vocals) and Mickl Sayers (drums). Who are they? Hint

The Screaming Jets

Dresden Dolls

Mortal Sin

The Choirboys

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Question 9 of 10

9. This actor is best known for her role in the 1997 comedy "The Castle" where she played Tracey Petropoulous. Who is she? Hint

Toni Collette

Gabby Tiernan

Rachel Griffiths

Sophie Lee

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Question 10 of 10

10. This swimmer won bronze at the Sydney Olympics in the men's 200m butterfly. Who is he? Hint

Jon Screen

Dashiel Carty

Charlie Henderson

Justin Norris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This comedian and radio host is best known for his work on "Good News Week" as one of two team captains. Who is he?

Answer: Mikey Robins

Mikey Robins was born in Newcastle on 8th December, 1961. Mikey Robins rose to fame after a successful seven-year stint on the radio station Triple J. He has appeared on such T.V. shows as "Live and Sweaty", "Mcfeast" and "Australian's Brainiest Comedian", which saw him eventually win $20,000 for his chosen charity NSW Autism Association.

2. This professional rugby league player was named at fullback for the team of the century. Who is he?

Answer: Clive Churchill

Clive Churchill was born in Merewether on 21st January, 1927 and died on 9th August, 1985 (aged 58). He played for South Sydney from 1947 to 1958 where he played 157 games and earned the nickname "The Little Master". He played 37 tests for Australia and New South Wales from 1948 to 1957.

In 2008 he was named at fullback in both the Team Of The Century and New South Wales Team Of The Century.

Answer: Silverchair

Silverchair's breakthrough came in 1994 when they won a competition called "Pick Me" run by SBS. As a result they got to record their song "Tomorrow" and film a video for it. Since then Silverchair have become one of the biggest selling Australian bands in history releasing such albums as "Frog Stomp" (1995), "Diorama" (2002) and "Young Modern" (2007).

4. This artist and sculptor is best known for his painting "Portrait of an artist" for which he won the Archibald Prize in 1943. Who is he?

Answer: William Dobell

William Dobell was born in Cooks Hill on 24th September, 1899 and died on 13th May, 1970 (aged 70). After his 1943 success, Dobell went on to win two more Archibald prizes. In 1948 he won with the work titled "Margaret Olley" and in 1959 with "Dr E. G. MacMahon". In 1966 Dobell was knighted for his contributions to art.

5. This surfer is a four-time world champion winning from 1979 to 1982. Who is he?

Answer: Mark Richards

Mark Richards was born in Newcastle on 7th March 1957. After his success in 1982 he chose not to defend his title due to back problems, going into to semi-retirement. Mark is also highly respected in his profession, partially because he raised over $500,000 to help find the cause of SIDS disease, but also because of what he has achieved in the sport he will go down as one of the greats of Australian surfing.

6. This model and TV presenter rose to fame after winning the 2004 Miss Universe pageant. Who is she?

Answer: Jennifer Hawkins

Jennifer Hawkins was born in Holmesville on 22nd December 1983. Before her big break Jennifer Hawkins worked as a cheerleader for such sporting teams as the Hunter Pirates (basketball) and the Newcastle Knights (rugby league). Since her success on Miss Universe she has gone on to appear on such T.V. shows as "The Great Outdoors", "Make Me A Supermodel" and as a contestant on "Dancing With The Stars".

7. This actor and director is best known for the 1988 comedy "Young Einstein" in which he starred and directed. Who is he?

Answer: Yahoo Serious

Yahoo Serious was born in Cardiff on the 27th of July 1953. Yahoo was born as Greg Pead but in 1980 decided to change his name. Other works of his include "Reckless Kelly" in 1993 and "Mr. Accident" in 2000.

Answer: The Screaming Jets

The Screaming Jet's big break was when they won a Battle of the Bands contest run by Triple J. As a result "The Scorching Adventures of the Screaming Jets" was released and saw them score an Aria nomination.

9. This actor is best known for her role in the 1997 comedy "The Castle" where she played Tracey Petropoulous. Who is she?

Answer: Sophie Lee

Sophie Lee was born in Newcastle on 7th August 1968. Her big break was in 1990 when she hosted kids T.V. show "The Bugs Bunny Show". She has appeared in movies "Muriel's Wedding" in 1994 and "He Died with a Felafel in His Hand" also in 1994.

10. This swimmer won bronze at the Sydney Olympics in the men's 200m butterfly. Who is he?

Answer: Justin Norris

Justin Norris was born in Newcastle on 3rd June 1980. His most successful campaign was that of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, where he won three gold medals in the 200m medley, 400m medley and 200m butterfly races.

Source: Author nickotopolous

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