William Hatfield

William Hatfield (1892–1969) was the pen name of Ernest Chapman, an English-born writer best known for his work in Australia. Biography He emigrated to Australia in 1912 and did a variety of jobs before turning to writing with Sheepmates in 1931. He wrote fiction for adults and children, travel stories, autobiography, short stories (particularly for The Australian Journal and Australiana). Hatfield served in the Australian army during World War II. He was, in September 1949, a charter member of the Australian Peace Council. Hatfield died on 2 February 1969 at Concord, New South Wales.