About Harry Julius
Lived 1885 – 1938 (aged 52). Harry Julius was an Australian painter and cartoonist.
Henry George "Harry" Julius (15 November 1885 taken over by the Sydney Morning Herald. He introduced colour to the traditional Sunday comic strips section of Australian newspapers. Smith and Julius merged with Catts Patterson in 1928, and Julius formed his own Harry Julius Advertising Service.
He was a member of the Sydney Savage Club. His remains were ashed at the Rookwood Crematorium.
Family Julius married and had two children: Rex and Ruth. The latter was well known as a painter and printmaker.
They had a home, "Tarmouth", Marathon Avenue, Darling Point.
He had three brothers: Frederick Julius and Clarence Julius, both in Sydney, and George Harond Julius (died 1948) in Brisbane. He had a sister, Mrs. W. T. Bull, also in Brisbane.
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Who was Harry Julius?
Australian cartoonist and commercial artist
When was Harry Julius born?
Harry Julius was born on 15 November 1885 in Sydney.
When did Harry Julius die?
Harry Julius died on 29 June 1938 in Woollahra.
What was Harry Julius's occupation?
Harry Julius was a painter and cartoonist.
What nationality was Harry Julius?
Harry Julius was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Julius. https://biography.guide/harry-julius/
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