DEATH OF "BARNEY"
HE many listeners to the popular "Fred and Maggie" programme from the ZB stations will regret to hear that Les Warton (above), who plays the part of "Barney," died in Sydney recently. He had been in poor health for some time. Warton was one of the original "coon" impersonators in. Australian vaudeville, appearing in that role for 18 years on the Harry Rickards Tivoli | circuit, Later, he turned to "legitimate" acting, and toured Australia with Bay mour Hicks. He also acted in several Australian films, notably "The Squatter’s | Daughter" and "The Silence of Dean Maitland." He made his radio debut in "Uncle Tom’s Cabin." "Barney" was always a favourite with New Zealand listeners. He shared the General belief that, whenever there is trouble about (and he was in plenty), "it’s a good idea to make a cup-a-tea." However, because the broadcasting of "Fred. and Maggie" in New Zealand is a long way behind Australia in point of time, "Barney’s" voice will still be | heard from the ZB stations for some weeks to come.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 9, Issue 221, 17 September 1943, Page 13
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