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WEG WEG i(A110890 works by) (a.k.a. Bill Green; William Ellis Green)
Born: Established: 12 Aug 1923 Melbourne, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 29 Dec 2008 Heathmont, Ringwood - Croydon - Kilsyth area, Melbourne - East, Melbourne, Victoria,
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Cartoonist and illustrator 'WEG' was well-known for his premiership posters of the winning teams of the Victorian Football League (VFL) and the Australian Football League (AFL). 'WEG' began the poster series in 1954 and funds raised from their sale went to the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.

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Personal Awards

2009 joint winner Quill Awards — Lifetime Achievement Award
2003 winner Stanley Awards — Jim Russell Award
2001 Order of Australia — Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) For service to art as a cartoonist and illustrator, and to the community, particularly through the Good Friday Appeal of the Royal Children's Hospital.
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