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Title
Percy Benison papers and pictorial material
Level of description
fonds
Date

1901-1972
Type of material
Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Drawings, Clippings, Photographs
Reference code
69751
Physical Description
Drawings
Textual Records
Clippings
Photographs
Textual Records - (printed)
Textual Records - (typescript)
ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

Percy Benison, 1881-1972, was a cartoonist who worked for several Sydney newspapers and for the Bulletin. He created the 'Billy Koala' and 'Blackie' cartoon strips. During the 1920s Benison designed pantomime costumes for J.C. Williamson. In the 1930s he became the advertising manager for Richard Hudnut and William R. Warner, a company which produced beauty and medical products. Benison also managed boxing champions and was a boxing commentator for radio 2BL.
System of arrangement
This collection comprises 2 manuscript and pictorial record series. You may navigate to a more detailed description of each series from this collection record.
Access Conditions
Restricted: -
Subject
Cartoonists, Australian.
Commercial artists, Australian.
Sportscasters, Australian.

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