Afford, Max, 1906-1954

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Max Afford was born in Adelaide in 1906. He was a versatile writer of novels, plays and radio serials. He worked for the ABC in Sydney and freelanced for local radio stations. His stage plays were commercial successes at a time when overseas productions were preferred. His wife was actor, designer and art teacher Thelma Thomas. She was born in Broken Hill in 1908. Her professional theatre career began with the avant-garde Ab-Intra Studio Theatre in Adelaide. After moving to Sydney and marrying Max Afford, she designed costumes for the Independent Theatre (1941-1947) and the Minerva Theatre(1946-1949). She was the costume designer for pageants and several early ABC television productions, most notably J.M. Barrie's "The twelve pound look". This was the first play on Australian television. She spent her later years as an art teacher.

From the description of Papers of Max and Thelma Afford. 1912-1987. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223406151

From the description of Papers of Max and Thelma Afford, 1912-1987. 1912-1987. (The University of Queensland Library). WorldCat record id: 50571905

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creatorOf Afford, Max. Space explorers / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Double demon : a new Jeffery Blackburn adventure / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. The flail of God [manuscript] : a one-act drama / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max. Silver city / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. Under a thousand eyes : radio play of the vaudeville / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Papers of Max and Thelma Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max. Out of this nettle : a new radio play / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. Murder's not for middle-age : a new Jeffery Blackburn adventure / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Merry-go-round : a play written for radio presentation / by Max Afford, and awarded first prize in the Australian Broadcasting Commission's 1935 play competition. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Black sheep / [Max Afford]. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. The trespasser : being an account of a short journey into the realm of the supernatural / by Max Afford. Written for the microphone. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. Stranger come in : a new serial written for radio / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Awake my love : a romantic drama based on the life of Colonel William Light, first Surveyor-General of South Australia / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. I am Albert Jones [manuscript] : a new radio play / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max. Stranger come in : a new serial written for radio / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Dark enchantment / [Max Afford]. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. [Black sheep / Max Afford]. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. All passions spent : a new radio play / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Lady in danger [manuscript] : with four other stage plays / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Awake my love : a romantic drama based on the life of Colonel William Light, first Surveyor-General of South Australia / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. Tales of the supernatural / Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. The flail of God : a one-act drama / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Lady in danger [manuscript] : a comedy thriller / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max. The twelve labours of Hercules : an original adventure series in twelve episodes and a prologue / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Dark enchantment : a play in three acts and a prologue / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. Out of this nettle and Silver ridge : with three other radio plays : also notes on writing for radio / by Max Afford ; foreword [by] Leslie Rees. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Mischief in the air : a comedy thriller in three acts / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Dark enchantment : a play in three acts and a prologue / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Danger unlimited / [Max Afford]. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Black sheep / [Max Afford]. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. The sundowners : a radio adaptation of the novel by Jon Cleary / Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. Out of the bag / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Five miles down [manuscript] : being another adventure of Terry, Rob and Uncle Worthington / written for children by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Mischief in the air : a comedy thriller in three acts / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Hagen's circus [manuscript] / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Consulting room : one act play / [Max Afford]. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Mischief in the air : a comedy thriller in three acts / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max. Seven days wonder : a new comedy / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Digger Hale's daughters [manuscript] / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. First light Fraser [manuscript] / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Merry-go-round : a drama for the microphone / by "Outspan." Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. It walks by night [manuscript] : a Jeffery Blackburn adventure / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Dark enchantment / by Max Afford ; adapted for radio by Joy Hollyer. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Dark enchantment : a play in three acts and a prologue / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. The golden scorpion [manuscript] : a new Jeffery Blackburn adventure / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Papers of Max and Thelma Afford, 1912-1987. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. [Black sheep / Max Afford]. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Lazy in the sun : a radio play / byMax Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Consulting room / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Afford, Max. Silver ridge : an Australian adventure serial / by Max Afford. University of Queensland, UQ Library
creatorOf Afford, Max, 1906-1954. Consulting room : a play / by Max Afford. Libraries Australia
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Australia--South Australia
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Birth 1906-04-08

Death 1954-11-02

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