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Missing death dates for players born more than 100 years ago

Started by Max Turner, 28 April, 2023, 10:42:09 PM

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- Athol Stewart's full name was Athol Neville Stewart. He was born in Bombala, NSW and died on 7 June 2001.
- Charles Splatt's full name was Charles Frederick Splatt. He died on 2 August 1954.
- George Barr's full name was George Thomas Barr. He was born in Balmain, NSW and died on 17 April 2003.
- Lionel Matchett's DOB should be 10 April 1907. He was born in Wagga Wagga. His full name was Lionel Kenneth Matchett. He died on 1 November 1980.
- Harry Fewin's DOB should be 25 January 1895. He died on 24 August 1980. Fewin was also a prominent grade cricketer in Brisbane, earning selection for Queensland in one Sheffield Shield game during the 1929–30 season.
- Darcy Kearney's full name was Darcy Michael Kearney. He was born in Queanbeyan and died on 13 October 1977.
- Eddie Mandible's full name was Edward Francis Mandible. He died on 3 April 1936.
- Gil Box was born in Sydney and died on 26 January 1961.
- Fred Fayers' full name was Frederick Roy Fayers. He was born in Strathfield, NSW and died on 3 October 2004.
- Jack McVicar's full name was John Lawrence McVicar. He was born in Casino, NSW and died on 13 January 1982.
- Alby Burge's DOB should be 4 June 1888. His full name was Albert Bentley Burge. He died on 4 January 1943.
- Peter Burge's DOB should be 15 February 1884.
- Laidley Burge was born 4 December 1896 in Sydney. He died on 17 September 1990.
- Frank Burge was born in Redfern.
- Jim Champion's DOB should be 28 June 1913. His full name was Raymond Leslie Champion. He died on 22 June 2003.
- Horrie Balkwell (the younger)'s full name was Horace George Thomas Balkwell. He died on 3 August 1959.
- Eric Harris' full name was Eric Vivian Harris. He died on 15 February 1997.
- George Wise' full name was George Charles Wise. He was born in Balmain, NSW and he died on 21 June 2006.
- Bill Davoran should be Davoren. His full name was William Sidney Davoren. He died on 21 January 1961.
- Walter Winning's full name was Walter Moorcroft Winning. He died on 10 July 1940.
- John Hunt's full name was John Amos Hunt. He was born in Cooktown, Queensland and died on 28 November 1984.
- Ralph Ross' full name was Ralph Ewan Ross. He died on 24 October 2000.
- Henry Waterhouse died on 31 March 1969. His nickname was Mick. Second cousin of bookmaker Bill Waterhouse.
- John Rees' (Balmain) DOB should be 3 October 1915. His full name is John Frederick Rees. He was born in Redfern and died on 21 January 1992.
- Alister Clarke should be Alastair Clarke. His full name is Alastair John Clarke. He was born in Lismore and died on 26 September 1988.
- There are two profiles on the site for the Australian and Queensland representative fullback of the 1920s and 1930s: Billy Smith (13922) and Bill Smith (16477). His full name was Charles William John Smith, but he went by Bill or very often his nickname Circy. His correct DOB is 29 May 1904. He was born in Ipswich, Qld and died on 6 September 1987.
- Mitchell Wallace's full name was Mitchell William Wallace. He was born in Glebe, NSW and died on 27 August 2016.
- Bill Howes' full name was William Mountain Howes. He was born in Blackheath, NSW and died on 10 November 1994.
- George Cummins was born in Port Macquarie and died on 14 February 1953.
- William Bischoff's full name was William James Bischoff. He was born in Maitland and he died on 15 September 1988.
- Roland Westbrook died on 24 June 1924.
- Edward Martin who played for St George in 1933 (on the site as E Martin) was the brother of Bernie Martin. He was born on 18 January 1912 in Glebe, NSW and died on 1 April 1937. His full name was Edward Thomas Martin.
- Therefore, the E Martin who played for Wests in 1938 is a different person. I don't know his first name and have no further details for him other than: Signed by Wests in 1938 from the City Houses competition. EDIT: FYI, the details of the Wests player, Ernest Martin, are now available on WestsArchives.com.au.
- Jack Danzey (the elder)'s DOB should be 8 March 1917. His full name was John Joseph Danzey, and he was born in Newtown, NSW. He died on 26 July 2004.
- Jim Flattery's full name should be James Martin Flattery. He died on 24 April 1969.
- Bill Rowley was born in Waverley, NSW and died on 15 February 1948.
- Sylvain Bès died 19 March 2004.