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Robert Clyde Packer Robert Clyde Packer i(A124710 works by) (a.k.a. Robert Packer; R. C. Packer)
Born: Established: 24 Jul 1879 Hobart Town (1803-1880), Van Diemen's Land (1803-1856), Tasmania, ; Died: Ceased: 12 Apr 1934
Gender: Male
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In association with Claude McKay and James Joynton Smith (qq.v.), Robert Clyde Packer founded Smith's Weekly which was launched as a twopenny broadsheet on 1 March 1919. Described as the 'spiritual successor of the Bulletin', the publication attracted a 'large and appreciative readership'. Drawing on 'Smith's substantial financial backing, McKay's editing and Packer's design and dynamic management, the paper was a success, combining writ-prone irreverence, sensational "angles", abundant illustration and a strong appeal to the digger ethos.'

(Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography Online)

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