Henry C. James

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Henry C. James (b. 1902) [1] was an Australian writer who wrote films, books, radio, stage plays, musicals and documentaries.[ citation needed ] He lived for a number of years in England. Among his achievements was The Bunyip, the first television play on an Australian theme. [2]

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Selected works

Theatre

Films

Short Stories

Novels

Non fiction books

TV Plays

Radio Features

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References

  1. "Henry C. James". AustLit: Discover Australian Stories. The University of Queensland. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  2. See June Averill, ‘Obituaries: Joy Nichols’, Independent, 6 July 1992, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituaries-joy-nichols-1531655.html accessed 1 January 2024.
  3. "The Australian as Play Character", The Bulletin., Sydney, N.S.W: John Haynes and J.F. Archibald, 25 Mar 1936, nla.obj-568724217, retrieved 27 March 2024 via Trove
  4. ""THE GOLDEN GANDER"". The Telegraph. Queensland, Australia. 8 January 1936. p. 10 (SECOND EDITION). Retrieved 27 March 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  5. "PERSONAL ... COLUMN". The Sun. No. 1842. New South Wales, Australia. 17 July 1938. p. 2 (Second News Section). Retrieved 27 March 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  6. "Our Stars In London". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. III, no. 113. New South Wales, Australia. 1 August 1938. p. 2 (Home Magazine and Film News). Retrieved 27 March 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  7. "Henry C James - The Screen Guide". Screen Australia. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  8. ""THE MAN WHO CAME BACK"". Morning Bulletin . No. 25, 293. Queensland, Australia. 4 November 1944. p. 6. Retrieved 27 March 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  9. "A JUDGMENT ON THE MIDDLE EAST". The Herald. No. 23, 430. Victoria, Australia. 28 June 1952. p. 10. Retrieved 27 March 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  10. "YOUNG GREEKS". The Canberra Times . Vol. 36, no. 10, 223. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 12 May 1962. p. 14. Retrieved 27 March 2024 via National Library of Australia.