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J. A. Philp J. A. Philp i(A8922 works by) (a.k.a. James Alexander Philp; James A. Philp)
Also writes as: Timi Piripi
Born: Established: 7 Oct 1861 Glasgow,
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Scotland,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 28 Jun 1935 Brisbane, Queensland,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: ca. 1889
Heritage: Scottish
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BiographyHistory

When he was three years old, Philp went with his parents to New Zealand. He was educated at Auckland Grammar School, and began his journalistic career on the Thames Star and the Auckland Star. In 1889 he joined the staff of the Bulletin, becoming a sub-editor, and also contributing short stories. In 1901 he became commercial editor of the Brisbane Courier. He held this position until shortly before his death in 1935.

As well as books of poems and short stories, he also published a one leaf poem, Mazuma, in Brisbane, 1928.

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