Charles Rice | |
|---|---|
| Retired | yes |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
22 June 1909 Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died |
1 April 1962 (aged 52) Bexley, New South Wales, Australia |
Charles Frederick 'Charlie' Rice was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
Playing career[]
Rice had a six-year first grade career at the St. George club in the 1930s.[2] A big strapping lock forward, Rice was a crowd favourite during his era at the club. Charlie Rice finished his career at Grenfell, New South Wales in 1938.[3]
War service[]
Charlie Rice enlisted in the Australian Army on 11 February 1942, and served as a Driver in the 126 General Transport Company and was discharged on 7 May 1946.[4]
Death[]
Rice died on 1 April 1962.[5]
References[]
- ↑ "Charles Rice - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/charles-rice/summary.html.
- ↑ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition
- ↑ The SUN (Sydney) 13/4/1938 "Country Gains" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229866647?searchTerm=charlie%20rice%20%22St%20George%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=193%7C%7C%7Cl-year=1938
- ↑ WW2 Roll - Australian Army (C.F.Rice) http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=341139
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald - Death notice: 2/4/1962
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