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John Blight was born on 30 July, 1913 in Australia, is an Australian poet. Discover John Blight's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

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Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 30 July 1913
Birthday 30 July
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Date of death 12 May, 1995
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1913

Frederick John Blight (30 July 1913 – 12 May 1995) was an Australian poet of Cornish origin, his ancestors having arrived in South Australia on the Lisander, in 1851.

Born in Unley, South Australia, on 30 July 1913, Blight was educated at Brisbane State High School.

During the Great Depression in Australia he tramped the Queensland outback looking for work.

1930

During the 1930s he undertook correspondence studies and attained his Chartered Accountancy Diploma, whereby in 1939 he found paid employment in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Following his wartime years spent in Canberra as an Inspector with the Government's Prices Regulatory Department, he became a part-owner of timber mills in the Gympie region.

1973

He took up full-time writing in 1973.

1987

In the 1987 recording John Blight, he describes his Cornish background and its influence on his style.

In 1987 he was awarded the Order Of Australia Medal (AM) for his contribution to Literature and Education.

Blight received numerous awards, including the Dame Mary Gilmore Medal, Grace Leven Prize for Poetry, The Patrick White Literary Award and the Christopher Brennan Award.

1995

He died on 12 May 1995 in Brisbane, Queensland, being survived by his wife, Beverley Madeline D'Arcy-Irvine and their two daughters, Katrina and Robyn.

John Blight's papers are held in the Fryer Library at The University of Queensland.