Edward (Ted) Joseph Egan is a long-term Territorian and has spent many years living in Alice Springs. During his earlier career with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs he was mainly in the bush, employed as a Patrol Officer, Reserve Superintendent, Teacher and District Officer.
He won the 1989 Northern Territory History Award. He has a Master of Arts Degree (History). His earlier Bachelor of Arts Degree was achieved the hard way - studying in the bush. He is the Co-Author (with Peter Forrest) of the six part historical series on audio cassette, The Territory Story. Ted is also engaged in the long-term project of personally writing and producing a series of 10 musical albums (with companion books) titled THE FACES OF AUSTRALIA. To date 5 titles, The Overlanders, The Anzacs, The Shearers, The Aboriginals and The Convicts are completed. The series will incorporate over 100 new songs he will write in order to cover the topics comprehensively.
He is the author of the books A Drop of Rough Ted, Would I lie to You?, The Paperboy's War, Sitdown Up North, Justice All Their Own, and is Co-Author of two books (with Robert Ingpen, Bob Marchant and Nerys Evans) each titled the The Drover's Boy.
He is an inaugural Life Member of the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, the Country Music Association of Australia, The Workers Heritage Centre Barcaldine, The Waltzing Matilda Museum at Winton and The Drover's Camp, Camooweal. He is the Patron of The Drover's Camp. He is National Patron of VISE - Volunteers for Isolated Students Education.
Ted Egan is featured in the Hands of Fame and the Roll of Renown at the Tamworth Australian Country Music Centre, and was the inaugural recipient of the Australian Folk Trust Award for Major Contribution to the Australian Tradition.
He worked with Aboriginal people in places such as Borroloola, Groote Eylandt, Maningrida and Yuendumu. Mr Egan was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 1993 Australia Day Honours List “For Services to the Aboriginal people and for the interpretation of Australian cultural heritage through song and verse”. He was a member of the first National Reconciliation Council.
An author and songwriter, he has been writing and recording songs since 1969 and has produced 28 albums. He is a Master of Arts (History). His earlier Bachelor of Arts Degree was achieved the hard way – studying in the bush. In 2002 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Northern Territory University for outstanding community service and notable achievement in the fields of Aboriginal affairs, historical studies and preservation and promotion of Australia’s cultural heritage, particularly song, verse and folklore. He was the 2003 Northern Territory recipient of the Australian of the Year Award.
Mr Egan has four adult children. His partner is Ms Nerys Evans, who was born in Wales and emigrated to Australia in 1964. Ms Evans was a primary and secondary school teacher for 22 years.
His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC appointed Mr Egan as the eighteenth Administrator of the Northern Territory with effect from 31 October 2003. He was sworn in by the Governor-General on 18 November 2003.
On 25 February 2004, His Honour Mr Egan was appointed an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO). Mr Egan is also the National Patron of the Year of the Outback 2006.
He has been writing and recording songs since 1969, and has produced 26 albums - strong, consistent sellers. He appears regularly at both folk and country music festivals, being one of the very few people who successfully bridge the gap.
Ted Egan was the presenter of the highly acclaimed TV series This Land Australia, and later The Great Outdoors.
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