Herbert, Albert Francis Xavier (1901–1984)
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Xavier Herbert, n.d.
Northern Territory Library, 1984
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Jackson, Alfred
- Astor, Herbert
Birth
15 May,
1901
Geraldton,
Western Australia,
Australia
Death
10 November,
1984
(aged 83)
Alice Springs,
Northern Territory,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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Religious Influence
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Education
- Fremantle Boys' State School (WA)
- Midland Junction Primary School (WA)
- Christian Brothers College (Fremantle, WA)
- Perth Technical College
- University of Melbourne
Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service
Awards
- Sesquicentenary Literature Prize
- Gold Medal (Australian Literature Society)
- Miles Franklin Literary Award