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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
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Arrived Sydney
1936
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Died
Sydney
10 Aug 2000
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Name
Alternate
Rees, George Leslie Clarence
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Occupation
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Position
1938
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1938 -
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Relationship
Spouse
19 Sep 1931 - 14 Feb 1972
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