Norman Banks (broadcaster)
Norman Banks | |
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Banks broadcasting on 3KZ in the 1930s | |
| Born | Norman Tyrell Banks 12 October 1905 Sandringham, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 15 September 1985 (aged 79) Malvern, Victoria, Australia |
| Education | St Aidan's Theological College, Ballarat Ridley College (University of Melbourne) |
| Occupation(s) | Radio broadcaster, Television presenter |
| Years active | 1931-1980s |
| Known for | Early broadcaster of Australian rules football, establishing the annual Carols by Candlelight |
| Awards | MBE for broadcasting Inductee Australian Football Hall of Fame Melbourne Cricket Ground (in-gallery) |
Norman Tyrell Banks MBE (12 October 1905 – 15 September 1985) was an Australian radio announcer, sports broadcaster, and television presenter. Banks was responsible for some of the first live broadcast reports of Australian Rules Football matches and founded the annual Melbourne Carols by Candlelight event. He later hosted conservative talk radio programs.