cartoonist, signs work 'Cousin’. According to Rafty and Mack, Bruce 'Cousins’ [ sic ] worked on Smith’s Weekly in Sydney, then went overseas and contributed to London Punch and Lilliput ; he freelanced after returning to Australia. He drew WWII cartoons for the Bulletin , including a car joke, “Hey, 'ow d’you know I want to sell it”, published 27 November 1940 (original ML Px*D457/48); “Good morning, General—travelling incognito?” 1944 (soldier to top hatted gentleman up to his knees in water in the jungle: original ML); “Sometimes I feel we’ve released too many men for active service!” 1944 (two women digging ditches); “Good afternoon, gentlemen! Can I show you anything?” 1944 (clothing store sergeant to two naked soldiers); “I must admonish you for wearing your hat in a manner which can only be described as unairmanlike!” 1944 (officer to naked soldier on tropical island).

'Cousin’ signed a cartoon at ML PXD 739 dated 28 April 1981, drawn for the Bulletin (PICMAN).

Writers:
Kerr, Joan
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007