Briggs, Ernest, 1905-1967

Ernest Briggs, born in Sydney, was a radio broadcaster in Brisbane, where he also wrote music and art reviews for the Brisbane Courier Mail. He published several books of poetry.

Ernest Briggs, Australian poet, was born in Sydney. He was a radio broadcaster in Brisbane and an art and music critic for the Brisbane Courier-mail. Chiefly inspired by W.B. Yeats and the "Celtic Twilight" movement, he would publish three books of poetry, plus numerous private, limited editions.

Ernest Briggs, a fifth generation Australian, was born in Sydney in 1905. He was descended from Captain Thomas Rowley, adjutant to Governor Phillips, and later Lieutenant Governor of Norfolk Island. Ernest Briggs was manager of Radio Station 4BK in Brisbane in the 1930s, and also wrote music and art reviews for the 'Courier Mail.' He published several books of poetry. He died in 1967.

Ernest Briggs (1905-1967) was an Australian poet, radio broadcaster and music critic.

Ernest Briggs was a journalist and poet. For more information on Ernest Briggs see 'Bibliography of Queensland Verse' by J.H. Hornibrook (1953), p. 10.

Ernest Briggs was an Australian poet and critic. Born in Sydney, he became music and art critic for the Brisbane Courier-Mail. He subsequently published several volumes of poetry in a philosophical-meditative vein, including poems translated from or inspired by Chinese works.