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Wylton Wemyss Todd (1906 - 1961)

Wylton Wemyss Todd
Born in Essendon, Victoria, Australiamap
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Died at age 54 in London, Middlesex, Englandmap
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Biography

Wylton Wemyss Todd. [1][2][3]

Wylton Todd was educated at Prince Alfred College and Adelaide University, and afterwards studied architecture in the United States and London, served in the Royal Air Force during the World War II, and spent 16 months as a prisoner of war at the famous Stalag Luft III. In 1947, he was commissioned to design the St. George's Chapel of Remembrance at the RAF aerodrome at Biggin Hill, in Kent, which was erected in memory of the airmen who fell in the Battle of Britain.[4][5]

Born on July 1st 1906 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia. [6][7][8]

Descriptions

  • 1923: 'may yet be heard of as a theatrical producer, is, with his clever and entertaining company'[9]
  • 1926: 'always ready to help any deserving philanthropic object. An absolute dynamo of energy, original, and versatile, his help is invaluable. He can toss off a string of verse, set it to music, and place it on the programme of a charity concert in record time.'[10]
  • 1929: 'Well known, versatile, young, amatuer musician'[11]
  • 1931: 'vivid personality'[12]
  • 1932: 'his sense of rhythm is perfect'[13]

The performing Arts:

  • Helped form the 'Jazz Frolics' company of singers and dancers.[14]
  • 1923, December 4: stage manager and producer of the 'Jazz Frolics' at the Melba House, Dulwich in aid of Queen's Home, to a packed house (for article, see [[59]]). This included his compositions Kathleen (performed by Mr. Cyril Langley and company), The Dancing Craze (sung by Cyril Langley and company) and The Syncopated Waltz (sung by Lorna Day and Kathleen Hain). His sister, Maisie Todd, also had a solo dance, and dance in the act that closed the first part, An Eastern Scena. His brother, Norman Todd, also took part.[15]
  • 1924, March: was a part of Jazz Frolics at the Prince Alfred College. (Sir) Robert Helpmann arranged the dance numbers. (See article A Clever Show at [[60]])[16]
  • 1925, March 30 - Supervised the 'capital performance' of The Japanese Teashop, an original musical revue by Wylton Todd. Wylton was also responsible for the scenery and stage accessories. (Sir) Robert Helpman(n) also performed in the revue, and dances throughout the revue were invented and arranged by Robert.[17]
  • 1925: played for the radio station 5DN in Adelaide, South Australia, in a programme of dance music with five other musicians (Wylton on piano), including (music composed by Wylton Todd): The collegians, Tropical moon, Home for Two, Oh, George, Syncopated waltz, and "Somebody's Pinched by Pyjamas![18], and "Somebody's Pinched by Pyjamas! was played at the Floating Palais on the Torrens river, Adelaide, South Australia (words by Mrs. J. Lavington Bonython)[19]
  • 1926, July 2: Played at the Royal Palais, Adelaide, South Australia[20]
  • 1931: went up to Birmingham and arranged the music for one of the parties of Mrs. Denis Heath (Ada Bonython that was). Mrs. Heath says that, "Wylton is still playing and just as wonderfully—when he comes up from London we always get him at the piano, and his music charms everybody."[21]

Travel:

  • 1928, March 26: Departed Adelaide, South Australia, on the Melbourne Express, boarding the Aarangi[22] at Sydney for America, and then London, England[23][24] '...departed for overseas to do something in music, architecture, or designing. The versatile Adelaidean didn't mind which so long as he made his mark.'[25]
  • 1929: Arrived on 28 September 1929 in Liverpool, England. [26] (presumably from New York , USA), with plans to return to Adelaide, SA, about Christmas, 1930.[27]
  • 1936, March 18: Attended the first levee of King Edward's reign at Buckingham Palace, London, England[28][29]
  • 1939: Departed Southampton, England. [30] on February 4th, 1939.
  • Departed: Montréal, Québec, Canada. [31]

Occupation

  • Architect: 1929, May - James Gamble Rogers, Inc., (one of the most famous in the world at that time)[32]
  • Designer: W. and J. Sloane, United States of America ('one of the most exclusive and "pricey" interior decorators on fifth-avenue.')[33]
  • 1930: Awarded the prize for the Problem Design competition issued by The Beaux Arts Institute of Design, of New York. (Two hundred and twenty eight Bright Brains from American Universities (including the famous Yale) and from Washington, New York and Columbia Colleges and architectural clubs competed.)[34]
  • Designer: 1931 - as designer for Sir John Burnett[35]
  • Architect: 1931 - built a bridge for Liverpool[36]
  • Designer: 1931 - converted an old French salon into modern—designing furniture, choosing rugs, drapings, and so on. "Extreme but intensely interesting subjects," he says. [37]
  • Performer: 1932, October - on television at the Baird studio, London, playing and singing his own songs. Letter to an Adelaide friend: 'Imagine me with a bright blue mouth, blue round the eyes, and blue eyebrows. That is the make-up, and it looks hideous. The room is about 15 by 15, with a small stage and a piano. At the opposite end is a glass window, where the television machine throws a flickering beam of light on the performer's face. The microphone is quite close.'[38]
  • Architect: 1937, October - transformed the mansion in Stanhope Gate, Park Lane, London, where Clarence Gatry one lived, into a restaurant.[39]
  • Architect: 1947, July - commissioned to design the St George's Chapel of Remembrance at the R.A.F. Aerodrome at Biggin Hill, Kent, England, which was erected in memory of the airmen who fell at the Battle of Britain[40]
  • Architect: 1951, April - Designed the Duke of York Theatre[41]

Interview

  • 1947: BBC Talk - Battle of Britain Memorial [[61]][42][43]

Married

  • Virginia Dorothea[44] Young[45], the only child of Mrs and Mrs Thomas Young, of London and New Jersey, at the first evening wedding at St Margarets, Westminster, England[46][47], in December 1934. Newspaper article is as follows:
  • Engaged.—The many Adelaide friends of Mr. Wylton Todd will be interested to hear that a cable message was received by his parents, announcing his engagement to an American girl. She is an only child, and her photograph shows her to be very pretty. The formal announcement is:—'The engagement is announced of Virginia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young, of London, and New Jersey, to Wylton Wemyss Todd, of London, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Todd, of Newington, Toorak.[48]

Children

  • Virginia Ann, born 28 Nov 1935: described as "deep violet eyes and auburn hair", and cut a tooth at three days old.[49][50]
  • Christopher, born before Sept 6, 1938[51][52]

World War II

  • had to lie about his age in order to enlist in the Royal Air Force (RAF), however, was promoted to Flight Lieutenant as a navigator with No. 169 Squadron RAF.
  • became a prisoner-of-war at Stalag Luft III after 'bailing out' over Germany on 15th February 1944.
  • was involved in helping the famous Great Escape attempt, although not an escapee himself: designing, digging (under the theatre) and distracting (working with the theatre group.
  • when he heard of the Gestapo murders of fifty of the escapees, designed and built the memorial which continues to stand in tribute to the fallen.[53] to the 50 murdered POWs after the Great Escape that still graces the old camp. Todd, a gifted musician, also provided much needed entertainment to the men of North Compound.'[54]

Residences

  • 1920-1928: Greater Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • 1928-1930: United States of America, including Chicago and New York[55]
  • 1929, May: New York, United States of America[56]
  • 1930, October: London, England. Shared a quarters with Jack Glover (only son of Mr. and Mrs C.R.J. Glover)[57]
  • 1931: England[58]
  • 1932, June: England. Shared a bachelor flat with fellow architect [59] Klay Kaines[60]
  • 1934: Cheyne place, London, England[61]
  • 1936: London[62]
  • 1938, June: Kensington, London, England[63]
  • 1939: London[64]
  • 1947: England[65]
  • 1951: England[66]
  • 1952, October: Curzon Street, London, England[67]

Sources

  1. ↑ Source: #S1309107529 The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 897; Item: 62
  2. ↑ Source: #S1309107541
  3. ↑ Source: #S1309094076
  4. ↑ South Western Advertiser (Perth, WA), Fri 18 Jul 1947, Page 2: Battle of Britain Memorial Interview [[1]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  5. ↑ The Beverley Times (WA), Fri 15 Aug 1947, Page 8: Battle of Britain Memorial [[2]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  6. ↑ Source: #S1309107529 The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 897; Item: 62
  7. ↑ Source: #S1309107541
  8. ↑ Source: #S1309094076
  9. ↑ Critic (Adelaide, SA), Wednesday 12 Dec 1923, Page 21: Society Gossip [[3]] National Library of Australia's 'Trove' website. Accessed 25th May 2017
  10. ↑ Observer (Adelaide, SA), Sat 23 Oct 1926, Page 50: Every Woman - The S.P.C.A. Ball [[4]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  11. ↑ The Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA), Tue 23 Jul 1929, Page 24: The Social Round [[5]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  12. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[6]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  13. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Fri 10 Jun 1932, Page 14: Round The Bridge Table [[7]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  14. ↑ Critic (Adelaide, SA), Wed 9 Jan 1924, Page 24: Jazz Frolics [[8]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  15. ↑ Critic (Adelaide, SA), Wednesday 12 Dec 1923, Page 21: Society Gossip [[9]] National Library of Australia's 'Trove' website. Accessed 25th May 2017
  16. ↑ The Register (Adelaide, SA), Sat 22 Mar 1924, Page 11: Coming-of-Age Dance [[10]] National Library of Australia's 'Trove' website. Accessed 25th May 2017
  17. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Tue 31 Mar 1925, Page 7: The Japanese Teashop [[11]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  18. ↑ The Register (Adelaide, SA), Fri 18 Sep 1925, Page 11: 5DN, Adelaide [[12]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  19. ↑ The Register (Adelaide, SA), Sat 31 Oct 1925, Page 7: Mrs Geoffrey Wardle Entertains [[13]] National Library of Australia's 'Trove' website. Accessed 25th May 2017
  20. ↑ The Register (Adelaide, SA), Tue 6 Jul 1926, Page 7: A Treasure Hunt [[14]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  21. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[15]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  22. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Fri 23 Mar 1928, Page 19: Social Notes [[16]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  23. ↑ Saturday Journal (Adelaide, SA), Sat 24 Sep 1927, Page 10: Here and There [[17]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  24. ↑ News (Adelaide, SA), Tue 27 Mar 1928, Page 8: Social Notes [[18]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  25. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[19]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
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  27. ↑ Observer (Adelaide, SA), Sat 3 Aug 1929, Page 51: Wylton Todd in New York [[20]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  28. ↑ The West Australian (Perth, WA), Fri 20 Mar 1936, Page 24: Australians at Royal Levee [[21]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  29. ↑ The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Thu 19 Mar 1936, Page 12: King's First Levee [[22]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  30. ↑ Source: #S1309107541
  31. ↑ Source: #S1309107529 The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 897; Item: 62
  32. ↑ The Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA), Tue 23 Jul 1929, Page 24: The Social Round [[23]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  33. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[24]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  34. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[25]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  35. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[26]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  36. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[27]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  37. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[28]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  38. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Fri 21 Oct 1932, Page 14: Blue in the Face [[29]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  39. ↑ Examiner (Launceston, Tas), Wed 17 Nov 1937, Page 8: Hatry's Home [[30]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  40. ↑ The Beverley Times (WA), Fri 15 Aug 1947, Page 8: Battle of Britain Memorial [[31]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (August 1947)
  41. ↑ The Mail (Adelaide, SA), Sat 3 Mar 1951, Page 36: This Week [[32]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  42. ↑ South Western Advertiser (Perth, WA), Fri 18 Jul 1947, Page 2: Battle of Britain Memorial Interview [[33]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  43. ↑ The Beverley Times (WA), Fri 15 Aug 1947, Page 8: Battle of Britain Memorial [[34]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  44. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Tue 6 Sep 1938, Page 11: Plans and Parties Social News [[35]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  45. ↑ Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld), Tue 14 Apr 1936, Page 10: First Tooth at Three Days [[36]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  46. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Mon 16 Jan 1939, Page 10: Lady Kitty Hears [[37]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  47. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Tue 29 Jan 1935, Page 10: At St Margaret's [[38]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  48. ↑ Chronicle (Adelaide, SA), Thu 25 Oct 1934, Page 60: Social Doings Of The Week [[39]]
  49. ↑ Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld), Tue 14 Apr 1936, Page 10: First Tooth at Three Days [[40]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  50. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Wed 15 Jan 1936, Page 12: Virginia Ann--From London [[41]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  51. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Tue 6 Sep 1938, Page 11: Plans and Parties Social News [[42]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  52. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Mon 16 Jan 1939, Page 10: Lady Kitty Hears [[43]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  53. ↑ [[44]]
  54. ↑ Stalag Luft III website [[45]]
  55. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[46]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  56. ↑ The Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA), Sat 18 May 1929, Page 28: Lady Kitty Says [[47]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  57. ↑ Observer (Adelaide, SA), Thu 16 Oct 1930, Page 53: A Wonderful Trip [[48]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  58. ↑ Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[49]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  59. ↑ Chronicle (Adelaide, SA), Thu 14 May 1936, Page 66, Out Among the People [[50]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  60. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Fri 10 Jun 1932, Page 14: Round The Bridge Table [[51]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  61. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Wed 15 Jan 1936, Page 12: Virginia Ann--From London [[52]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  62. ↑ Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld), Tue 14 Apr 1936, Page 10: First Tooth at Three Days [[53]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  63. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Wed 15 Jun 1938, Page 10: By Cable[[54]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  64. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Mon 16 Jan 1939, Page 10: Lady Kitty Hears [[55]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  65. ↑ South Western Advertiser (Perth, WA), Fri 18 Jul 1947, Page 2: Battle of Britain Memorial Interview [[56]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.
  66. ↑ The Mail (Adelaide, SA), Sat 3 Mar 1951, Page 36: This Week [[57]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
  67. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) Wed 1 Oct 1952, Page 4: Efficient Methods[[58]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017.
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  • Critic (Adelaide, SA), Wed 9 Jan 1924, Page 24: Jazz Frolics [[63]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Jan 1924)
  • The Register (Adelaide, SA), Sat 22 Mar 1924, Page 11: Coming-of-Age Dance [[64]] National Library of Australia's 'Trove' website. Accessed 25th May 2017 (Mar 1924)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Tue 31 Mar 1925, Page 7: The Japanese Teashop [[65]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (May 1925)
  • The Register (Adelaide, SA), Fri 18 Sep 1925, Page 11: 5DN, Adelaide [[66]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (Sep 1925)
  • The Register (Adelaide, SA), Sat 31 Oct 1925, Page 7: Mrs Geoffrey Wardle Entertains [[67]] National Library of Australia's 'Trove' website. Accessed 25th May 2017. (Oct 1925)
  • The Register (Adelaide, SA), Tue 6 Jul 1926, Page 7: A Treasure Hunt[[68]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (July 1926)
  • Observer (Adelaide, SA), Sat 23 Oct 1926, Page 50: Every Woman - The S.P.C.A. Ball [[69]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (Oct 1926)
  • Saturday Journal (Adelaide, SA), Sat 24 Sep 1927, Page 10: Here and There [[70]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (Sept 1927)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Fri 23 Mar 1928, Page 19: Social Notes [[71]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Mar 1928)
  • News (Adelaide, SA), Tue 27 Mar 1928, Page 8: Social Notes [[72]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Mar 1928)
  • The Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA), Sat 18 May 1929, Page 28: Lady Kitty Says [[73]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (May 1929)
  • The Register News-Pictorial (Adelaide, SA), Tue 23 Jul 1929, Page 24: The Social Round [[74]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017.(July 1929)
  • Observer (Adelaide, SA), Sat 3 Aug 1929, Page 51: Wylton Todd in New York [[75]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (August 1929)
  • Observer (Adelaide, SA), Thu 16 Oct 1930, Page 53: A Wonderful Trip [[76]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Oct 1930)
  • Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA), Thu 27 Aug 1931, Page 14: Lady Kitty Says [[77]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Aug 1931)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Fri 10 Jun 1932, Page 14: Round The Bridge Table [[78]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (May 1932)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Fri 21 Oct 1932, Page 14: Blue in the Face [[79]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017 (Oct 1932)
  • Chronicle (Adelaide, SA), Thu 25 Oct 1934, Page 60: Social Doings Of The Week [[80]] (engaged Oct 1934)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Tue 29 Jan 1935, Page 10: At St Margaret's [[81]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Jan 1935)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Wed 15 Jan 1936, Page 12: Virginia Ann--From London [[82]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Jan 1935)
  • The West Australian (Perth, WA), Fri 20 Mar 1936, Page 24: Australians at Royal Levee [[83]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (Mar 1936)
  • Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld), Tue 14 Apr 1936, Page 10: First Tooth at Three Days [[84]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (April 1936)
  • Chronicle (Adelaide, SA), Thu 14 May 1936, Page 66, Out Among the People [[85]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (May 1936)
  • Examiner (Launceston, Tas), Wed 17 Nov 1937, Page 8: Hatry's Home [[86]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (Oct 1937)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Wed 15 Jun 1938, Page 10: By Cable[[87]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (June 1938)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Tue 6 Sep 1938, Page 11: Plans and Parties Social News [[88]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Sept 1938)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), Mon 16 Jan 1939, Page 10: Lady Kitty Hears [[89]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Jan 1939)
  • South Western Advertiser (Perth, WA), Fri 18 Jul 1947, Page 2: Battle of Britain Memorial Interview [[90]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (July 1947)
  • The Beverley Times (WA), Fri 15 Aug 1947, Page 8: Battle of Britain Memorial [[91]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 28 May 2017. (August 1947)
  • The Mail (Adelaide, SA), Sat 3 Mar 1951, Page 36: This Week [[92]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Mar 1951)
  • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) Wed 1 Oct 1952, Page 4: Efficient Methods[[93]] from the National Library of Australia's Trove website. Accessed 29 May 2017. (Oct 1952)




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