Frank Hardy b. 21 March 1917

Also known as Francis Joseph Hardy
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Controversial mid 20th century Melbourne author, who worked as an illustrator and cartoonist during the Second World War. Hardy produced 'Troppo Tribune', a camp newspaper in the Northern Territory.
Name
Frank Hardy
Also known as Francis Joseph Hardy
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Grocer (ANZSIC code: 4110)
  • Fruit packer (ANZSIC code: 0529)
  • Seaman (ANZSIC code: 48)
  • Author (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Journalist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
21 March 1917
Birth place
Southern Cross, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
Death date
1994
Death place
Melbourne, Victoria
Active Period
  • c.1939 - c.1994
  • c.1942 - c.1946
Residence
  • c.1917 - c.1930 Southern Cross, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
  • c.1930 - c.1994 Melbourne, Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists