John Croyston

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John Croyston
Born7 March 1933
Died
23 May 2007 (age 73)
Education University of Sydney
Occupation(s)Writer, producer, director

John Croyston (7 March 1933 - 23 May 2007) was an Australian writer, radio producer and director.

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He studied at the University of Sydney and worked as a teacher before going on to work at the ABC. He was a radio producer at the ABC from 1958 to 1964. He then moved into television. [1]

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References

  1. "At his best in a fiery debate". Sydney Morning Herald. 20 June 2007.
  2. "WHAT TO STAY HOME FOR..." The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 28 June 1965. p. 1 (TELEVISION and radio GUIDE). Retrieved 12 February 2020 via Trove.
  3. "AUSTRALIAN PLAYHOUSE SERIES Drama in a small town". The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 24 July 1967. p. 13. Retrieved 12 February 2020 via Trove.
  4. "LEISURE THE ARTS". The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 11 October 1967. p. 24. Retrieved 12 February 2020 via Trove.
  5. "Australian plays on ABC-TV". The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 27 October 1969. p. 15. Retrieved 12 February 2020 via Trove.
  6. "TELEVISION BETTER NOTE". The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 28 July 1970. p. 14. Retrieved 12 February 2020 via Trove.