John Kingsmill

Background

He was born in Sydney in 1920 and educated at Sydney Boys High School.

Education

He was on active service in World World War II, after which he completed his accountancy studies and was in practice for some years.

Career

During the 1970s he worked as a senior advertising copywriter at the George Patterson advertising agency Sydney office.

Achievements

• He achieved notice for his performance as Des Nolan (Gig) in Rusty Bugles, the controversial 1948 play by Sumner Locke Elliott.

Membership

In 1955, he was a founding member of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (Australia), and was its leader for several years, serving on its Board until 1984.