Artists
James C Bancks (dec.) created, wrote, drew and syndicated Ginger Meggs from 1921-1952
[In the interim, there were a years worth of strips to run while another artist was found.
Ron Vivian (dec.) wrote and drew Ginger Meggs from 1953-1973
Lloyd Piper (dec.) wrote and drew Ginger Meggs from 1973-1983
James Kemsley (dec.) wrote, drew and syndicated Ginger Meggs from 1984-2007 On 3 December 2007, James Kemsley, cartoonist for Ginger Meggs for 23 years, died at his home in Welby, New South Wales. In the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honour lists, the Australian Government posthumously recognised Kemsley for his efforts with the Medal of the Order of Australia.
Jason Chatfield now writes, draws and syndicates Ginger Meggs since 2007. The strip remains widely syndicated today, appearing in over 120 newspapers in 34 countries.
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