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form y separately published work icon The Forger : A Play for Radio single work   radio play  
  • Author:agent Hal Porter http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/porter-hal
Issue Details: First known date: 1973... 1973 The Forger : A Play for Radio
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

An exoneration of Thomas Griffiths Wainewright, transported to Australia in 1837 for forging cheques on the Bank of England. Wainewright had studied seriously as a young man and demonstrated talents for writing and painting. He was something of a dandy in Regency England when he was arrested.

Production Details

  • Broadcast on Radio Station 3LO (Melbourne) on 12 December 1973.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 1973
    • Melbourne, Victoria,: ABC Radio , 1973 .
      Alternative title: The Forger : A Play for Radio a Clarification of the Wainewright Legend Based on Fresh Facts
      Extent: 33 leavesp.
      Description: Typescript
      (Manuscript) assertion

      Holdings

      Held at: University of Queensland University of Queensland Library Fryer Library
      Local Id: H1388
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