Arthur Slater
Australian rules footballer
About Arthur Slater
Lived 1890 – 1972 (aged 82). Arthur Slater was an australian rules football player and police officer.
Arthur Claud Slater (17 August 1890 – 19 November 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with the Essendon Football Club. He was also listed with the Melbourne Football Club, but never played a game.
Born in Williamstown, Victoria, he was a clerk for the British Imperial Oil company, later to become Shell Oil Company, before joining the AIF in March 1915. He served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, was wounded, promoted through the ranks and ended the war as a lieutenant. He rejoined Shell and by the 1930s he was the company's Australian Operations Manager.
He was the father of Professor "Harry" Henry Welton Slater and Melbourne architect Phyllis Slater.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Slater?
Australian rules footballer
When was Arthur Slater born?
Arthur Slater was born on 17 August 1890 in Williamstown.
When did Arthur Slater die?
Arthur Slater died on 19 November 1972 in Hawthorn.
What was Arthur Slater's occupation?
Arthur Slater was an australian rules football player and police officer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Slater (footballer, born 1890)
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