Singleton

Distinguished and Famous people from Singleton

🏘️ Benjamin Singleton

Benjamin Singleton arrived in New South Wales as a child with his family in 1792 and later pursued an unusually varied collection of occupations: milling, exploration, innkeeping, grazing and boatbuilding. He became associated with the colonial development of the Hunter Valley and the township that bears his surname. The district's visitor information service also records his work as a constable. His varied enterprises made him a prominent figure in the colonial township's development. That colonial history took place on Aboriginal Country; the naming and subdivision of a township should not be confused with the beginning of the district's human history.

🏉 Josh Valentine

Josh Valentine played junior rugby with the Singleton Bulls and progressed through Hunter and Country representative teams. His schooling included Singleton High School before a move to Narrabeen Sports High School and selection for Australian Schools. A professional career followed with the Queensland Reds and several other Australian provincial teams. He made his Test debut against England in Sydney in 2006 and earned six Australian caps, all from the replacements bench. Singleton Rugby Club includes him among its former Wallabies alongside Steve Merrick.