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Charmian Clift
Australian writer (1923–1969)
Charmian Clift | |
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Clift in 1941 | |
| Born | (1923-08-30)30 August 1923 Kiama, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 8 July 1969(1969-07-08) (aged 45) Sydney |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3; including Martin Johnston |
Charmian Clift (30 August 1923 – 8 July 1969) was an Australian writer.
She was the second wife and literary collaborator of George Johnston.
Early life
Clift was born 30 August 1923 in Kiama, a coastal town 120 kilometres south of Sydney.[1]
In 1941 she won a Beach Girl competition run by Pix magazine and soon after moved to Sydney where she did modelling work to supplement her main job as an usherette at the Minerva Theatre.[2] In 1942, aged 19, she became pregnant and gave up her child for adoption.[3]
In April 1943 Clift enlisted in the Australian Army, where she gained the rank of Lance Bombardier in charge of a group of gunners housed in Drummoyne