1969 in Australia - Arts and Literature

Arts and Literature

  • 4 May – An Australian production of the rock musical Hair opens in Sydney. Produced by Harry M. Miller, it features the debut of young American singer Marcia Hines.
  • George Johnston's novel Clean Straw for Nothing wins the Miles Franklin Award

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