Moorhouse, Frank

Frank Moorhouse, writer, was born in Nowra. His book, The Americans, Baby, published in 1972, established him as a leading short fiction writer. In 1993 he took a fresh direction with the historical novel Grand Days. He has also written screenplays and journalistic articles. He has won a number of literary prizes. including NBC Banjo Award 1975, Awgie Award 1984, Age Book of the Year Award 1988, UK Glitz Magazine Book of the Year 1988, ALS Gold Medal 1989.

From the description of Papers. [195-]- (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222660006

Moorhouse, journalist and writer, was born in 1938 and educated at Nowra High School. He commenced writing seriously as a child. Literary prizes include: Banjo Patterson short story prize (1964); The Bridge Magazine prize (1965); State of Victoria Prize (1969) and the Henry Lawson Prize (1970). Publications include: Futility and other animals (1969), The electrical experience (1974) and Tales of mystery and romance (1977).

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1951-1970. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225826651