Charles Rice (rugby league)
Charles Frederick 'Charlie' Rice was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.
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| Full name | Charles Frederick Rice | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 June 1909 Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1 April 1962 (aged 52) Bexley, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Lock, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- 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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