Noel Monkman (1896â€"1969) was an Australian filmmaker, born in New
Zealand, best known for specialising in underwater photography. He was
a press photographer in New Zealand before moving to Australia and
jointing the Orpheum Theatre orchestra.He established Australian
Educational Films with F.W. Thring, directing a series of educational
nature films about the Great Barrier Reef. He later made several
documentaries as well as two dramatic feature films. He collaborated
throughout his career with his wife Kitty.He and Kitty lived for a
time on Green Island, acting as a volunteer air observer during World
War II.
Zealand, best known for specialising in underwater photography. He was
a press photographer in New Zealand before moving to Australia and
jointing the Orpheum Theatre orchestra.He established Australian
Educational Films with F.W. Thring, directing a series of educational
nature films about the Great Barrier Reef. He later made several
documentaries as well as two dramatic feature films. He collaborated
throughout his career with his wife Kitty.He and Kitty lived for a
time on Green Island, acting as a volunteer air observer during World
War II.
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