About Edward Millton
Lived 1861 – 1942 (aged 81). Edward Millton was a New Zealand rugby union player and farmer.
Edward Bowler Millton (7 March 1861 – 11 March 1942) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented his country in 1884, playing as a forward.
Born in Christchurch in 1861 and educated at Christ's College, Millton played for the Christchurch club and made seven appearances for the provincial team between 1883 and 1886, as well as one for as a loan player in 1884. He was a member of the first New Zealand national rugby union team, which toured New South Wales in 1884. He played in seven of the eight matches on that tour, scoring one try. He died at Loburn on 11 March 1942.
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Who was Edward Millton?
rugby player (1861-1942)
When was Edward Millton born?
Edward Millton was born on 7 March 1861 in Christchurch.
When did Edward Millton die?
Edward Millton died on 11 March 1942 in Loburn.
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Edward Millton was a rugby union player and farmer.
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Edward Millton was New Zealand.
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