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#61
Feedback/Suggestions / Sam Griffiths father and son d...
Last post by Max Turner - 23 March, 2024, 10:44:21 PMSam Griffiths (Glebe) was born on 23 June 1886 in Petersham, NSW, and died on 20 March 1938. His full name was Samuel Griffiths.
Sam Griffiths (South Sydney) was born on 18 May 1913 in Mascot, NSW, and died on 11 July 1967. His full name was Samuel Walter Griffiths.
The Glebe player was the father of the South Sydney player.
Sam Griffiths (South Sydney) was born on 18 May 1913 in Mascot, NSW, and died on 11 July 1967. His full name was Samuel Walter Griffiths.
The Glebe player was the father of the South Sydney player.
#62
Feedback/Suggestions / Re: 1935 Balmain players
Last post by GregRLP - 23 March, 2024, 10:22:19 PMAll updated, you are correct with Bert Williams he was in the NSW team that went to Qld not Bill Williams so I have fixed that as well.
#63
Feedback/Suggestions / 1935 Balmain players
Last post by Max Turner - 23 March, 2024, 06:26:28 PM- Bill Alexander was born in Balmain, NSW, and died on 26 June 1993. His full name was William Henry Alexander.
- Bill Ballard was born 18 March 1907 in Marrickville, NSW, and died on 11 April 1960. His full name was William Clarence Henry Ballard.
- Edmund Beaver's full name was Edmund Francis Beaver. He was born in Cobar, NSW and died on 21 July 1993.
- George Bishop died on 1 May 1972.
- Some minor corrections for Syd Christensen: His full name was Sydney Henry Albert Christensen and he was born in Glebe, NSW. Also, he was the uncle of Ted Brennan.
- Stephen Cooper was born 21 January 1913 in West Wyalong, NSW, and died on 29 June 1961. His full name was Stephen William Cooper.
- George Frankland was born 19 June 1906 in Balmain, NSW, and died on 17 October 1988. His full name was George Broughton Frankland, and his nickname was Pudden.
- Sid Goodwin was born in Balmain, NSW. He died on 24 March 1980.
- Frank Griffiths was born in Geelong, Vic.
- Francis Horth should be Frank Horth. His full name was Frank Edmund Horth. He was born 4 March 1910 in East Hills, Sydney, NSW, and died on 2 July 1975. [NB: Nearest location currently on the site for birthplace is Canterbury, NSW, where his birth was registered].
- Ern Latta's full name was Ernest Frederick Latta. He was born 13 July 1912 in Balmain, NSW, and died on 26 August 1979.
- Michael Pace's full name was Michael Henry Pace. He was born in Senglea, Malta, and died on 26 October 1960.
- Jack Redman was born in Canterbury, NSW, and died on 5 July 1945. His full name was John Robert Walter Redman.
- Gordon Sykes was born 7 September 1912 in Haberfield, Sydney, NSW, and died on 28 July 1995. His full name was Gordon Harold Sykes. [NB: Somehow there are no Haberfield births already on the site. In the meantime, his birth was registered in Ashfield, NSW.]
- Bill Williams was born 9 May 1909 in Balmain, NSW, and died on 16 July 1988. His full name was William Joseph Williams.
- Herbert Woodbry was born 5 March 1908 in Tenterfield, NSW, and died on 3 October 1987. His full name was Herbert Edward Woodbry, and his nickname was Bert.
- H Wright is listed as such in teamlists but he is referred to by his nickname Mick in articles (see here, and other mentions here and here). He was born 20 November 1911 in Petersham, NSW, and died on 2 October 1983. Mick's full name was Harold Alfred Wright.
And just a comment on Bill Williams, I think the 1937 NSW Firsts appearance vs Clarence River should be Bert Williams, who was playing for Bombala at that time. B. Williams of Bombala was selected as a reserve for the preceding match against Queensland, and The Sun reported that B. Williams played in the second-row against Clarence River. The confusion here probably also coming from the fact that Bill was typically a second-rower and Bert a centre.
- Bill Ballard was born 18 March 1907 in Marrickville, NSW, and died on 11 April 1960. His full name was William Clarence Henry Ballard.
- Edmund Beaver's full name was Edmund Francis Beaver. He was born in Cobar, NSW and died on 21 July 1993.
- George Bishop died on 1 May 1972.
- Some minor corrections for Syd Christensen: His full name was Sydney Henry Albert Christensen and he was born in Glebe, NSW. Also, he was the uncle of Ted Brennan.
- Stephen Cooper was born 21 January 1913 in West Wyalong, NSW, and died on 29 June 1961. His full name was Stephen William Cooper.
- George Frankland was born 19 June 1906 in Balmain, NSW, and died on 17 October 1988. His full name was George Broughton Frankland, and his nickname was Pudden.
- Sid Goodwin was born in Balmain, NSW. He died on 24 March 1980.
- Frank Griffiths was born in Geelong, Vic.
- Francis Horth should be Frank Horth. His full name was Frank Edmund Horth. He was born 4 March 1910 in East Hills, Sydney, NSW, and died on 2 July 1975. [NB: Nearest location currently on the site for birthplace is Canterbury, NSW, where his birth was registered].
- Ern Latta's full name was Ernest Frederick Latta. He was born 13 July 1912 in Balmain, NSW, and died on 26 August 1979.
- Michael Pace's full name was Michael Henry Pace. He was born in Senglea, Malta, and died on 26 October 1960.
- Jack Redman was born in Canterbury, NSW, and died on 5 July 1945. His full name was John Robert Walter Redman.
- Gordon Sykes was born 7 September 1912 in Haberfield, Sydney, NSW, and died on 28 July 1995. His full name was Gordon Harold Sykes. [NB: Somehow there are no Haberfield births already on the site. In the meantime, his birth was registered in Ashfield, NSW.]
- Bill Williams was born 9 May 1909 in Balmain, NSW, and died on 16 July 1988. His full name was William Joseph Williams.
- Herbert Woodbry was born 5 March 1908 in Tenterfield, NSW, and died on 3 October 1987. His full name was Herbert Edward Woodbry, and his nickname was Bert.
- H Wright is listed as such in teamlists but he is referred to by his nickname Mick in articles (see here, and other mentions here and here). He was born 20 November 1911 in Petersham, NSW, and died on 2 October 1983. Mick's full name was Harold Alfred Wright.
And just a comment on Bill Williams, I think the 1937 NSW Firsts appearance vs Clarence River should be Bert Williams, who was playing for Bombala at that time. B. Williams of Bombala was selected as a reserve for the preceding match against Queensland, and The Sun reported that B. Williams played in the second-row against Clarence River. The confusion here probably also coming from the fact that Bill was typically a second-rower and Bert a centre.
#64
Feedback/Suggestions / Re: Balmain's Johnson brothers
Last post by GregRLP - 22 March, 2024, 11:24:40 PMI have updated details of Bill & Alfie.
I'd be pretty certain that the W Johnson who played with Norths is not Bill as the Norths player was a hooker and Bill never played hooker also Alan Whiticker's Encyclopedia & Ian Collis' A to Z book both have them as separate players.
Also Norths at the time had a few Johnson's in the team Cecil, Harold & Jimmy were brothers W Johnson is possibly related to them, maybe you could dig into the 3 Johnson brothers and see if they had a younger brother who's name started with W.
I have also created W Johnson for Norths as a separate player to Bill from Balmain.
I'd be pretty certain that the W Johnson who played with Norths is not Bill as the Norths player was a hooker and Bill never played hooker also Alan Whiticker's Encyclopedia & Ian Collis' A to Z book both have them as separate players.
Also Norths at the time had a few Johnson's in the team Cecil, Harold & Jimmy were brothers W Johnson is possibly related to them, maybe you could dig into the 3 Johnson brothers and see if they had a younger brother who's name started with W.
I have also created W Johnson for Norths as a separate player to Bill from Balmain.
#65
Feedback/Suggestions / Balmain's Johnson brothers
Last post by Max Turner - 22 March, 2024, 10:20:02 PMBill Johnson was born on 11 January 1911 in Balmain, and died on 20 September 1974. His full name was William Jasper Johnson, and his nickname was Bunny (1).
↪ Something perhaps worth noting is that Bill Johnson's birth certificate says 11 Jan 1911, his baptism record says 10 Jan 1911, and his WWII militia record says 9 Jan 1911.
↪ One source reports that Bill was preparing for his 99th first grade game on 22 June 1940 (2), which appears to exclude the four matches listed for North Sydney in 1929. The following week for his 100th, another source says he was playing his 100th first-grade game "with the Balmain Club" or "with the locals [at Leichhardt Oval]" (3, 4). I'm not sure if this 'with Balmain' phrase implies that he did in fact play games for another club. Source (3) also mentions he was "a product of the [Balmain] district," but then says he "first became associated with the Club in 1932."
↪ At this stage, I haven't found any source which proves or disproves that Bill played for North Sydney in 1929. I'm hoping someone might find something I have missed!
Bill Johnson's brother was Balmain's one hit wonder A Johnson (5), who was Alfie Johnson (6). He was born on 21 October 1917 in Balmain, and died on 25 April 1977. His full name was Alfred Herbert Johnson.
↪ Something perhaps worth noting is that Bill Johnson's birth certificate says 11 Jan 1911, his baptism record says 10 Jan 1911, and his WWII militia record says 9 Jan 1911.
↪ One source reports that Bill was preparing for his 99th first grade game on 22 June 1940 (2), which appears to exclude the four matches listed for North Sydney in 1929. The following week for his 100th, another source says he was playing his 100th first-grade game "with the Balmain Club" or "with the locals [at Leichhardt Oval]" (3, 4). I'm not sure if this 'with Balmain' phrase implies that he did in fact play games for another club. Source (3) also mentions he was "a product of the [Balmain] district," but then says he "first became associated with the Club in 1932."
↪ At this stage, I haven't found any source which proves or disproves that Bill played for North Sydney in 1929. I'm hoping someone might find something I have missed!
Bill Johnson's brother was Balmain's one hit wonder A Johnson (5), who was Alfie Johnson (6). He was born on 21 October 1917 in Balmain, and died on 25 April 1977. His full name was Alfred Herbert Johnson.
#66
Feedback/Suggestions / South Queensland v Canberra La...
Last post by Paul Carter - 22 March, 2024, 04:09:49 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between South Queensland and Canberra at Lang Park on September 1, 1996.
-That Canberra Lead 14-6 at Halftime.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for South Queensland. That you have Wayne Collins Wearing No. 9. John Jones Wearing No. 14. Troy Pezet Wearing No. 16. Danny Peacock Wearing No. 17.
-Also for Canberra. You have Roger Kenworthy Wearing No. 17.
-Collins Wore No. 26. When he played Hooker for South Queensland in that game.
-Jones Wore No. 16. Pezet Wore No. 24. Peacock Wore No. 18. When they all came off the Bench for South Queensland in that game.
-Kenworthy Wore No. 18. When he came off the Bench for Canberra in that game.
-That Canberra Lead 14-6 at Halftime.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for South Queensland. That you have Wayne Collins Wearing No. 9. John Jones Wearing No. 14. Troy Pezet Wearing No. 16. Danny Peacock Wearing No. 17.
-Also for Canberra. You have Roger Kenworthy Wearing No. 17.
-Collins Wore No. 26. When he played Hooker for South Queensland in that game.
-Jones Wore No. 16. Pezet Wore No. 24. Peacock Wore No. 18. When they all came off the Bench for South Queensland in that game.
-Kenworthy Wore No. 18. When he came off the Bench for Canberra in that game.
#67
Feedback/Suggestions / Re: Incorrect details for Tomm...
Last post by GregRLP - 22 March, 2024, 12:07:20 PMI'm now trying to keep on top of posts to the forum and clearing the backlog my focus is anything pre 1981 as that is the period I have provided info to the database and/or verified against my records also it was the last season of the pre-season comp and the last season before the comp expanded out of Sydney so a good breakpoint for me.
At the moment I'm working my way through the Pre-Season comps I've completed 1962 to 1972 so I hope to have the remaining seasons done in the next couple of months I'll then moved onto the mid-week comp.
So please keep the updates & corrections coming and I'll jump on them.
At the moment I'm working my way through the Pre-Season comps I've completed 1962 to 1972 so I hope to have the remaining seasons done in the next couple of months I'll then moved onto the mid-week comp.
So please keep the updates & corrections coming and I'll jump on them.
#68
Feedback/Suggestions / Western Suburbs v Illawarra Ca...
Last post by Paul Carter - 21 March, 2024, 04:20:26 PMI just thought I would let you know. In the game between Western Suburbs and Illawarra at Campbelltown Sports Ground on August 31, 1996.
-That Steve Georgallis was the Channel 9 Optus Player of the Match.
-Western Suburbs Lead 12-6 at Halftime.
-John Cross was Illawarra Captain.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for Western Suburbs. That you have John Skandalis Wearing No. 16. Kevin McGuinness Wearing No. 17.
-Also for Illawarra. You have Brad Hepi Wearing No. 9. Darrien Doherty Wearing No. 10. John Cross Wearing No. 11. Brad Mackay Wearing No. 12.
-Skandalis Wore No. 27. McGuinness Wore No. 21. When they both came off the Bench for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Hepi Wore No. 26. When he played Hooker for Illawarra in that game.
-Doherty Wore No. 11. When he played Front-Row for Illawarra in that game.
-Cross Wore No. 9. Mackay Wore No. 15. When they both played Second-Row for Illawarra in that game.
-That Steve Georgallis was the Channel 9 Optus Player of the Match.
-Western Suburbs Lead 12-6 at Halftime.
-John Cross was Illawarra Captain.
-Sorry to point this out. I notice in that game for Western Suburbs. That you have John Skandalis Wearing No. 16. Kevin McGuinness Wearing No. 17.
-Also for Illawarra. You have Brad Hepi Wearing No. 9. Darrien Doherty Wearing No. 10. John Cross Wearing No. 11. Brad Mackay Wearing No. 12.
-Skandalis Wore No. 27. McGuinness Wore No. 21. When they both came off the Bench for Western Suburbs in that game.
-Hepi Wore No. 26. When he played Hooker for Illawarra in that game.
-Doherty Wore No. 11. When he played Front-Row for Illawarra in that game.
-Cross Wore No. 9. Mackay Wore No. 15. When they both played Second-Row for Illawarra in that game.
#69
Feedback/Suggestions / Re: 1935 Newtown players
Last post by GregRLP - 21 March, 2024, 12:56:09 AMInteresting that some of the birthdays we had were so far out looks like Wikipedia at work again.
I have now updated all of these.👌
I have now updated all of these.👌
#70
Feedback/Suggestions / 1935 Newtown players
Last post by Max Turner - 20 March, 2024, 11:18:46 PM- John Alleyne was born in Glebe, NSW. His nickname was Jack, and his full name was John Placid Alleyne. He was also a first-class cricketer for NSW.
- W Curry was known as Bill Curry.
- Jack Davies (Newtown) was born on 8 September 1909 in St Peters, NSW, and died on 5 September 1984. His full name was Jack Longridge Minister Davies. His brother was Hylton Davies.
- Allan Ellis' birthdate should be 16 November 1908.
- Keith Ellis' birthdate should be 6 June 1905.
- Joe Gartner was born in Marrickville, NSW. His full name was Joseph Samuel Gartner.
- Les Hession was born on 29 January 1909 in Milton, NSW, and died on 28 July 1955. His full name was Leslie Elvin Hession.
- Frank Hurley was born on 7 June 1915 in Paddington, NSW, and died on 31 May 1992. His full name was Francis Clyde Lamond Hurley.
- Gordon McLennan was actually born on 30 January 1914 in Hay, NSW. His full name was Gordon Douglas McLennan.
- Aub Oxford was born on 31 October 1914 in Rockdale, NSW. His full name was Aubrey Oxford.
- Alf Spring was born on 13 May 1911 in Sydenham, NSW, and died on 7 November 1988. His full name was Alfred Walter James Spring.
- Clarrie Stevenson was born on 11 December 1909 in Waterloo, NSW, and died on 28 May 1984. His full name was Clarence Stevenson.
- Merv Whale was born on 1 March 1916 in Gulgong, NSW, and died on 16 April 1979. His full name was Mervyn Dudley Whale.
- W Curry was known as Bill Curry.
- Jack Davies (Newtown) was born on 8 September 1909 in St Peters, NSW, and died on 5 September 1984. His full name was Jack Longridge Minister Davies. His brother was Hylton Davies.
- Allan Ellis' birthdate should be 16 November 1908.
- Keith Ellis' birthdate should be 6 June 1905.
- Joe Gartner was born in Marrickville, NSW. His full name was Joseph Samuel Gartner.
- Les Hession was born on 29 January 1909 in Milton, NSW, and died on 28 July 1955. His full name was Leslie Elvin Hession.
- Frank Hurley was born on 7 June 1915 in Paddington, NSW, and died on 31 May 1992. His full name was Francis Clyde Lamond Hurley.
- Gordon McLennan was actually born on 30 January 1914 in Hay, NSW. His full name was Gordon Douglas McLennan.
- Aub Oxford was born on 31 October 1914 in Rockdale, NSW. His full name was Aubrey Oxford.
- Alf Spring was born on 13 May 1911 in Sydenham, NSW, and died on 7 November 1988. His full name was Alfred Walter James Spring.
- Clarrie Stevenson was born on 11 December 1909 in Waterloo, NSW, and died on 28 May 1984. His full name was Clarence Stevenson.
- Merv Whale was born on 1 March 1916 in Gulgong, NSW, and died on 16 April 1979. His full name was Mervyn Dudley Whale.