Hugh
Geddes
Atkinson
Born in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Phoebe (Macarthur-Onslow) Atkinson
— married
1963 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia
Father of
Jason Hugh Atkinson and [private daughter (1960s - unknown)]
Died
at about age 70
in Camden, New South Wales, Australia
Profile last modified
| Created 19 Jun 2018
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Biography
Hugh Atkinson is Notable.
Hugh Geddes Atkinson was born in 1924 in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia.
He was a well-known Sydney journalist and novelist.
Hugh married Phoebe Zellani nee Macarthur-Onslow in 1963 in Chatswood, New South Wales. [1] Living on Sydney's Northern Beaches, they were described as "an exceptionally handsome couple, popular party goers and party givers, elegant, stylish and with impeccable social backgrounds". They had two children: Phoebe and Hugh had two children:
- Jason Hugh (1959-2008)
- Rachel Ann (1963-)
In recognition of his contribution to Australian literature Hgh was made Emeritus Fellow of the Literature Board of the Australia Council.
He passed away, aged about 70 years, in 1994 at home in Camden, New South Wales.
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