James Bracey Special MC. Action shot from the 1989 Grand Final.
A few COMs were present at the recent North Sydney Bears V Newtown Jets game held at the beautiful North Sydney Oval. It was part of the now Famous “Men of League Back to the Game “ Both teams were playing for the Frank Hyde Cup. The Late Great Frank Hyde. Steve Winbank, Terry Williams […]
WW1 Peace Day Centenary * SUBMITTED BY TERRY WILLIAMS , RUGBY LEAGUE HISTORIAN TO THE TOM BROCK BEQUEST COMMITTEE – AS FRIDAY 19 JULY 2019 MARKS A MAJOR MILESTONE IN AUSTRALIA’S HISTORY AND FOR RUGBY LEAGUE This Friday, July 19, marks a major milestone in Australia’s history and for rugby league. Although […]
Before colour was invented Wayne Bennett playing for Brothers. Ring Ken Vessey to book your seat at the Chelsea Old Mates table. Fred Hailwood and Ken Vessey. Phone 0447945188.
Hi Everyone Well at long last our Chelsea Old Mates News May 2019 is released to you all, full of vital information and dates. Come along and catch up with old mates. We apologise for the fact you have not received a News Sheet for too many months and that will not happen again . […]
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are mourning the passing of former Club President and Life Member. John Riordan aged 87. 08.06.1932 – 23.05.2019 John Riordan was a former Solicitor who also had a long association with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He was a Member of both the South Sydney Football Club and Leagues Club since 1960, […]
SEVEN LAWRENCE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN RUGBY LEAGUE WITH THE SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOH’S Since it’s formation in 1907 as the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) , the game of rugby league has become an iconic part of our Nation’s character,which has survived through financial struggles, losses, internal battles, challenges […]
Headgear to Helmets. Terry Williams. Not sure if you have heard of Terry Williams who until last year was the historian at the NRL Museum at League Central. Below is a CV of Terry Williams. Terry Williams has been involved in rugby league history for over 25 years and has written books on Newtown “Out […]
Barry , aged 77 yrs old, passed away peacefully on Sunday 10 February,2019 at the Gertrude Abbott Nursing Home ,Surry Hills where he had resided for the last 7 yrs under the tender care of the Staff. Our deepest condolences go to Barbara his loving Partner for the last 44 yrs and Members of his […]