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Lilley, Merv

Queensland-born writer and poet who spent his early years in the timber and mining industries. He was also a political activist and joined the Communist Party of Australia. From the early 1950s he was a poet, songwriter and short story writer.

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Born
Rockhampton, Queensland
1919
Occupation
Position
1943 - 1956
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Spouse
Feb 1960 - 25 Aug 2002