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Robert James Merritt Robert James Merritt i(A1356 works by) (a.k.a. Bob Merritt; Bobby Merritt)
Born: Established: 1945 Cowra, Cowra area, Blayney - Cowra - Grenfell area, Central West NSW, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 2011
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal
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Since writing the drama The Cake Man, the first black Australian play to be published, televised (1977) and to tour overseas (1982), Robert Merritt has been involved in the production of educational films aimed at rediscovering Aboriginal culture and roots.

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