About Lionel Shave
Lived 1888 – 1954 (aged 65–66). Lionel Shave was a writer.
Lionel Shave (1888-1954) was an Australian dramatist born in Victoria and died in Sydney. He married Doris Minnie Long (1891-1968), and was the father of the businessman and patron of the arts Kenneth Shave. His plays were produced by the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
Works 1942 Twelve Moons Cold 1948 The Resignation of Mr. Bagsworth 1948 Red and Gold 1944 That's Murder: a mystery comedy in one act 1938 A Sirius Cove, radio play 1935 The White Bud 1920 Pattern for a Fresco : a comedy in two acts 1919 The Lost Magic (poetry) 1919 The Poet, the Muse and the Missus 1916 "One for Sorrer" (short story humour) 1948 Wheatlands (as song lyricist with music by Iris Mason)
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Australian dramatist
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Lionel Shave was born in 1888.
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Lionel Shave died in 1954.
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Lionel Shave was a writer.
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