Hal Porter
Hal Porter (1911–1984) was an Australian poet and playwright.
Hal Porter
- Born
- 1911 · Albert Park.
- Died
- 1984 · Melbourne.
- Nationality
- Australia
- Occupation
- poet · playwright
- Fields
- Australian literature · theatre of Australia · Australian poetry · Australian prose literature
- Honours
- Member of the Order of Australia
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Born at Albert Park in 1911, died in Melbourne in 1984.
The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is Australian literature, theatre of Australia and Australian poetry. Distinctions recorded are Member of the Order of Australia.
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Albert Park.
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Melbourne.
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