About Ray Beckett
Lived 1903 – 1983 (aged 79–80). Ray Beckett was an Australian journalist.
Raymond Harry Beckett (1903 –1983 ) was an Australian journalist, newspaper editor and author.
Before becoming a journalist he worked as a rouseabout in South Australia. His first position as a journalist was working for the Adelaide Advertiser where he was paid one penny per line of copy. Other positions he has held include: chief sub-editor at the Sydney Telegraph, Assistant Editor of the Sunday Telegraph and the Sun-Herald and editor of the Sunday Mirror.
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Who was Ray Beckett?
Australian journalist
When was Ray Beckett born?
Ray Beckett was born on 16 August 1903.
When did Ray Beckett die?
Ray Beckett died in 1983.
What was Ray Beckett's occupation?
Ray Beckett was a journalist.
What nationality was Ray Beckett?
Ray Beckett was Australian.
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