Shan Benson (9 April 1917 - 31 May 1998) was an Australian writer, director and producer best known for the documentaries he made for Film Australia and for his radio plays.[1]

He served in the Australian army during World War Two.[2]

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  1. ^ Marius Benson, 'Benson, Shan (1917–1998)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/benson-shan-32531/text40371, accessed 11 February 2024.
  2. ^ Shaun Benson at National Archives of Australia
  3. ^ "'Crime on Celluloid'". Advocate. Vol. LXXVIII, no. 4699. 22 August 1945. p. 18. Retrieved 11 February 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Radio". South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus. Vol. LI, no. 67. 3 September 1951. p. 2. Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Hoyts Theatres to Show Film of A.B.C.", ABC Weekly, 17 December 1955, retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Trove
  6. ^ "2FC-2NA Sunday", ABC Weekly, 27 August 1955, retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Trove
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