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OH402 |
Physical description |
3 sound cassettes. |
Transcript |
Transcript (typescript, 80 pp.) |
Notes |
OHrecon. |
Access advisory |
Access open. |
Credits |
This sound recording has been preserved and made available by the Oral History Records Rescue Group (OHRRG) Project supported by Lotterywest. |
Additional formats |
A digital copy is also available online. |
Rights advisory |
Copyright or other restrictions may apply. For public use, contact the State Library of Western Australia. |
Summary |
Children's literature and theatre. Gives an account of his school days at Subiaco Primary School and later at Modern School having gained a scholarship. Entered University of Western Australia in 1924 and obtained a BA in 1927, '28 & '29. Was a monitor in the Education Department for 18 months and then obtained a cadetship with West Australian Newspapers. Described the graduation ceremony in Government House ballroom as well as the course for a Diploma of Journalism which commenced at the University at this time. In 1929 he won a scholarship to study in London. Was chief drama critic on the Era in London from 1930-1935. 1931 married Coralie Clarke, a fellow student and journalist and later co-author. While in London he contributed a column to The West Australian called 'London Nights' and his nom-de-plume was Kangaroo. Returned to Australia in 1936 and settled in Sydney but his main work was as Federal Drama Editor for the ABC; in later years was Deputy Director of Drama, a position he held until 1966. 1975 was Writer in Residence at Mt Lawley College of Advanced Education. |
Subjects |
Rees, Leslie 1905-2000 -- Interviews.
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Authors, Australian -- Interviews.
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Theater critics -- Australia -- Interviews.
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Children's literature.
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Theater.
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Related names |
Jeffery, Chris, 1926-2008.
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