Harry Bruce
Harry Bruce is based in North Queensland and has been drawing cartoons for regional newspapers including the Townsville Bulletin and the Cairns Post for more than 30 years.
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Harry Bruce is based in North Queensland and has been drawing cartoons for regional newspapers including the Townsville Bulletin and the Cairns Post for more than 30 years.
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