John Hinde (broadcaster)
John Hamilton Hinde AM (26 October 1914 – 4 July 2006) was an Australian broadcaster and film reviewer. He worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for more than 50 years, in both television and radio.
John Hinde | |
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John Hinde as a war correspondent in 1942 | |
| Born | 26 October 1914 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 4 July 2006 (aged 91) Sydney, New South Wales |
| Occupation(s) | Film reviewer, news reporter |
| Spouse | Barbara Jefferis |
Hinde was also one of Australia's first foreign correspondents, reporting from the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Upon his death he left bequests to fund two awards: a literary prize in honour of his late wife, novelist Barbara Jefferis; and the John Hinde Award, for a science fiction script for film or television.
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