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Latitude
-37.814167
Longitude
144.963056
Start Date
1906-01-01
End Date
1906-01-01

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ID
tba271

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DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/harry-reuben-mitchell
Birth Place
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Biography
painter and cartoonist, was born in Melbourne, studied at Swinburne Tech. in 1920-22, at NGV in 1923-26, at the Bell School (with George Bell and Arnold Shore) in 1930-32 and with George Bell as a private student in 1948-52. He worked as a cartoonist for the Melbourne Sun News-Pictorial for many years, being best known for his Mr Melbourne strip in the Sun , which he drew for 25 years (1939-64). After he retired he devoted his time to painting; he was treasurer and exhibiting member of the Melbourne Contemporary Artists’ Society. He lived at Seaford, Victoria until his death. A son is still living. This entry is a stub. You can help DAAO by submitting a biography. Writers: Kerr, Joan Date written: 1996 Last updated: 2007
Born
b. c.1906
Summary
Mid 20th century Melbourne painter and cartoonist. Creator of Mr Melbourne.
Gender
Male
Died
c.1968
Age at death
62