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| | Rene, Roy (Mo) (1891 - 1954) Biographical Entry - Australian Dictionary of Biography Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24) |
 | | RENE, ROY (1891-1954), comedian, was born on 15 February 1891, at Hindley Street, Adelaide, fourth of seven children of a Dutch Jew, Hyam (Henry) Sluice or Sluys, cigarmaker, and his Anglo-Jewish wife Amelia, née Barnett. |
 | | Rene and Sadie resorted to a tour of Hoyts' suburban theatres in Sydney, followed by a brief vaudeville season in New Zealand, but the Fullers were disbanding their revue companies. |
 | | Turning to radio in 1946, Rene signed a contract with Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd to appear in 'Calling the Stars' with a live audience at the 2GB theatrette in Sydney; his much-acclaimed 'McCackie Mansion' was a highlight. |
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