Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 4 February 1935, page 8


Mr. Compton Coutts

Mr. Compton Coutts, a leading figure in broadcasting and theatrical circles, died at his home, George parade, Melbourne, yesterday. He was aged 53 years. Beginning his stage career with a small tour-ing company In England Mr. Coutts played in every part of Great Britain. Later he toured America, South Africa, and the

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Mr. COMPTON

COUTTS

East From Japan he came to Australia where he was associated with the Fuller brothers and J C Williamson Ltd He acted also in the film The Adorable Outcast

which was made In Fiji by one of the first Australian pic

wine-producing companies,

he was employed until his death by the Australian

Broadcasting Commission in wine production of wireless entertainments, and was also the producer for the Cairns Memorial Players That amateur company's success at the Centenary Drama Festival last year was said to be largely GUC to Mr Compton Coutts's work in the production of Outward Bound," with which it won the competition Mr Coutts was to have continued producing for the Cairns Memorial Players this year Mr Coutts had no relatives living in Aus

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