William Ellis Green b. 1 November 1923

Also known as Bill Green, Weg, W. E. Green
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Prolific and popular mid 20th century Melbourne newspaper cartoonist. Green made his first artistic income painting Japanese flags while stationed in New Guinea during WW2. On returning to Melbourne he worked as a cartoonist contributing works to the Melbourne Herald, Man, the Bulletin and the New York Times.
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exhibited at
Australian cartoons 1853-1983
Date
1983
Place
City of Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat, Vic.
Description
Type
Exhibition
50 years of the newspaper cartoon in Australia
Date
1973
Place
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA
Description
Type
Exhibition

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Alternative names
  • Bill Green
  • Weg
  • W. E. Green
  • Bill Green
  • Weg
  • W. E. Green
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Place Heathmont, Victoria
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