William Aubrey Burnage, writer and newspaper owner, was born c.
[2] In November 1875, Burnage became a partner in Hugh McDicken's printing and publishing business, the Newcastle Chronicle, located in Newcastle, New South Wales.
[4] Burnage's novel, Bertha Shelley, was serialised in the newspaper, which ceased publication in 1876.
[5] Burnage's 3-act play, Constance, was performed at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle, as a farewell benefit for Mr J.C. Joyce in July 1874.
[6] Burnage was 34 years old when he died at Newcastle, New South Wales, on 2 December 1881 after a long and painful illness.