Frederick Francis Booty b. 15 March 1879

Also known as Fred Boote, Fred Booty
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Federation-era cartoonist, Booty was a regular contributor to a number of Western Australian journals and newspapers. Born in Sydney, he spent time in Melbourne and also contributed work to the Bulletin and South Australian publication Gadfly before moving permanently to the United States c.1909.

Citations

  • Chisholm, A.H. (1946), 'The Making of a Sentimental Bloke’, Melbourne, Vic : Georgian House, p 28.

  • Cook, David (1986), 'Picture postcards in Australia 1898-1920’, Lilydale, Vic. : Pioneer Design Studio.

  • Kerr, Joan (2001), 'Bully’s Eye’, Sydney, NSW : Bulletin, 05-15, pp 38-40.

  • (c.1899), Perth, WA : Clare’s Weekly.

  • (c.1899), Perth, WA : Argonaut.

  • (c.1899), Perth, WA : Sunday Times.

  • (1900), Perth, WA : Western Argus, 07-26.

  • (1901), Perth, WA? : Spectator.

  • Adelaide, SA : Gadfly.

  • Sydney, NSW : Bulletin.

Initial data sources

  • Black and white artists