Percy Trezise (1923-2005)

The death has been announced of Percy Trezise, painter, author and activist. Trezise is best known for his children's picture books dealing with indigenous stories, which he both wrote and illustrated. According to a report in "The Courier-Mail", Trezise leaves behind a vast legacy for the people of Northern Queensland, and of Australia as a whole. His best known works include a series related to the Quinkan rock art galleries near Laura, Queensland.