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Behind the Lines

Will Mahony

Francis William 'Will' Mahony (1905–1989) was an Australian cartoonist and printmaker, most widely associated with Sydney's Daily News, Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror.

Joseph Lyons stands on 'Mount Somewhere-or-other' pointing to the sky. Around him are various levels of alarm. Behind is Parliament House, it is 'Closed 'til further notice'.

A Lost Soul Wailing

Will Mahony, Daily News,

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