About Bert Robinson
Lived 1878 – 1901 (aged 22). Bert Robinson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Albert William Robinson (17 June 1878 – 21 March 1901) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in both the Victorian Football Association (VFA) and the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of John Coulson Robinson (1828–1884), and Lucy Robinson (1836-1903), née English, Albert William Robinson was born at Kingston, Victoria on 17 June 1878.
Education
He was educated at Scotch College, Melbourne; which, at the time, was located in East Melbourne.
Football ("nothing in the match was more brilliant that the roving of A. Robinson, who last season played with the Melbourne Club") ("Little Robinson, their rover, the old Scotch Collegian, played a very nice game, and was always effective")
Death He died at Ballarat on 21 March 1901, after struggling with tuberculosis for several years. He was buried at the cemetery at Creswick, Victoria on 23 March 1901.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bert Robinson?
Australian rules footballer
When was Bert Robinson born?
Bert Robinson was born on 17 June 1878 in Kingston.
When did Bert Robinson die?
Bert Robinson died on 21 March 1901 in Ballarat.
What was Bert Robinson's occupation?
Bert Robinson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bert Robinson?
Bert Robinson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bert Robinson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Robinson. https://biography.guide/bert-robinson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bert Robinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-robinson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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