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Rees, Leslie

Writer and broadcaster who helped foster Australian drama in Sydney from the 1930s.

Milestone
Born
Bayswater, Perth, Western Australia
28 Dec 1905
Arrived Sydney
1936
Died
Sydney
10 Aug 2000
Name
Alternate
Rees, George Leslie Clarence
Occupation
Position
1938
1938 -
Relationship
Spouse
19 Sep 1931 - 14 Feb 1972

Rees, Leslie

,
2010

Author of the Digit Dick series for children, as well as journalism, travel books and an autobiography, Leslie Rees was a well-respected member of Sydney's literary community.