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Arthur Retell

1906 – 1978

Australian rules footballer

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About Arthur Retell

Lived 1906 – 1978 (aged 72). Arthur Retell was an Australian australian rules football player.

Arthur "Snowy" Retell (22 January 1906 – 13 June 1978) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Fremantle in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of Paulus Retel (1873-1918), and Susan Ellen Retell (1866-1940), née Rickard, Arthur Retell was born at Albany, Western Australia on 22 January 1906. His father served as a private in the First AIF during World War I and died aboard the on 3 August 1918. from 1929 to 1933. He represented Western Australia at the 1933 ANFC Carnival in Sydney.

St Kilda (VFL) In 1934, Retell moved to St Kilda where he was given employment. He was refused a transfer, and stood out of football for a year.

In 1935 he was granted a clearance, and played 8 games with the St Kilda First XVIII, scoring 8 goals, and the rest of the season with the Second XVIII. In 1936 he was taken off the senior list, and was appointed coach of the St Kilda Second XVIII.

Military service Retell later served in the Australian Army during World War II.

Death He died at Myaree, Western Australia on 13 June 1978.

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Who was Arthur Retell?

Australian rules footballer

When was Arthur Retell born?

Arthur Retell was born on 22 January 1906 in Albany.

When did Arthur Retell die?

Arthur Retell died on 13 June 1978 in Myaree.

What was Arthur Retell's occupation?

Arthur Retell was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Arthur Retell?

Arthur Retell was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Retell

· Wikidata: Q23620868

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