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Frank McGuinness (journalist) (Francis Vincent McGuinness) was born on 13 October, 1900 in Australia, is an Australian newspaper editor (1900–1949). Discover Frank McGuinness (journalist)'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 48 years old?
| Popular As |
Francis Vincent McGuinness |
| Occupation |
Newspaper editor |
| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
13 October, 1900 |
| Birthday |
13 October |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Date of death |
30 September, 1949 |
| Died Place |
Ryde, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Frank McGuinness (journalist) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Frank McGuinness (journalist) height not available right now. We will update Frank McGuinness (journalist)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Frank McGuinness (journalist) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frank McGuinness (journalist) worth at the age of 48 years old? Frank McGuinness (journalist)’s income source is mostly from being a successful editor. He is from Australia. We have estimated Frank McGuinness (journalist)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
editor |
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Timeline
Francis Vincent McGuinness (13 October 1900 – 30 September 1949) was an Australian newspaper editor and father of the journalist P. P. McGuinness.
Frank started off his career in journalism at the Geelong Advertiser but was sacked after 'decking' his editor.
He also worked for three years at The Farmers' Advocate, a metropolitan daily newspaper launched in 1917 as a mouthpiece for the newly formed Victorian Farmers' Union, of which his father Michael McGuinness was a leading member.
Frank also worked for the Melbourne Herald, and The Sun News Pictorial.
He was subsequently fined £15 by the Victorian Supreme Court for an offence against the Evidence Act 1928 (Vict) for refusing to answer questions without a lawful excuse.
From 1931 Frank was the editor of the weekly tabloid Melbourne newspaper The Truth, which was owned by Ezra Norton.
In December 1939 Frank was called as a witness at the royal commission investigating allegations of bribery to block the passing of the Milk Board Bill and Money-lenders Bill through the Victorian parliament.
Frank refused to reveal the source behind articles he had written in September 1939 which suggested that certain persons were collecting funds for the purpose of bribing members of the Parliament.
The ruling was appealed to the High Court in February 1940 but was unanimously dismissed in April of the same year.
The ruling by the High Court set a legal precedent that the press did not have the privilege to protect its sources.
In 1941 Frank moved to Sydney to become the inaugural editor of The Daily Mirror, a Sydney-based afternoon newspaper founded by Ezra Norton.
As editor of The Daily Mirror, Frank fought against censorship imposed by the government during the Second World War that the government said was "detrimental to the war effort".
On 30 September 1949 while walking near his home in 1 Llewellyn Street, Rhodes, Frank collapsed on a seat at a bus stop.
He was rushed to Ryde District Hospital but was dead on arrival.
He was interred in the Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery.
On 21 March 2011 the Australian Parliament passed The Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill, which allows journalists to protect the identity of anonymous sources unless a court decides disclosure is in the public interest.
