Frank Bennier b. 13 December 1919

Also known as Benier, Frank Benier
  • Artist (Screen Artist),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Popular mid 20th century Adelaide, Sydney and London newspaper cartoonist and painter. Benier's first cartoon appeared in the Adelaide Express & Journal in September 1934 at the age of 14. Years later the cartoonist was unable to recall the specifics of that first paid gag, only that he spent his entire earnings from it on lollies.
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  • Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW
  • Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW

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  • Military serviceman
  • Copy boy (ANZSIC code: 7291)
  • Farm labourer
  • Military serviceman
  • Copy boy
  • Farm labourer