Ted Egan
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The Hon. Ted Egan AO |
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At the Woodford Folk Festival 2010–11
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| 18th Administrator of the Northern Territory | |
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In office 31 October 2003 – 30 October 2007 |
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| Governor-General | Michael Jeffery |
| Preceded by | John Anictomatis |
| Succeeded by | Tom Pauling |
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Edward Joseph Egan 6 July 1932 Coburg, Melbourne, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Domestic partner | Nerys Evans |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Website | tedegan |
Edward Joseph "Ted" Egan AO (born 6 July 1932) is an Australian folk musician and a former public servant who served as Administrator of the Northern Territory from 2003 to 2007.
Egan was born in Coburg, 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 such as 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.
Egan was the sole teacher at the Newcastle Waters Station in 1965 and was stranded at the property for six weeks when the creek flooded. During this time no supplies were able to be delivered so Egan had to hunt for animals, such as bush turkey for food. He later returned to the station in 2012 for the book launch of Middle of Everywhere about life in the area.
Egan began recording in 1969 with "Drinkers of the Northern Territory" 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 an empty beer carton (aka Fosterphone or Victorphone) played by tapping with his hands and fingers. He has been a prolific writer and performer of contemporary folk songs. Many of these, such as "Gurindji Blues", recognise Indigenous Australian heritage. He introduced Rolf Harris to the song "Two Little Boys".
These are available individually and as boxed sets on DVD from Flashback Entertainment.
Egan was appointed Administrator of the Northern Territory by Governor-General Michael Jeffery effective 31 October 2003. He was sworn in on 18 November.
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