Harry Bruce
Harry Bruce is based in North Queensland and has been drawing cartoons for regional newspapers including the Townsville Bulletin and the Cairns Post for more than 30 years.
Harry Bruce is based in North Queensland and has been drawing cartoons for regional newspapers including the Townsville Bulletin and the Cairns Post for more than 30 years.
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