About George Maber
Lived 1869 – 1894 (aged 25). George Maber was a New Zealand rugby union player.
George Maber (2 November 1869 – 17 December 1894)
He played only two seasons of 1st-class rugby.
Although born in Kaiapoi, Maber played all of his club rugby for the Petone club in Wellington.
He was in the Wellington provincial side between 1893 and 1894. He died in Coolgardie, Western Australia at the age of just 25.
Maber may have changed his name to John, and is suggested to have died on 18 December.
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Who was George Maber?
New Zealand rugby union player (1869-1894)
When was George Maber born?
George Maber was born on 2 November 1869 in Kaiapoi.
When did George Maber die?
George Maber died on 17 December 1894 in Coolgardie.
What was George Maber's occupation?
George Maber was a rugby union player.
What nationality was George Maber?
George Maber was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Maber. https://biography.guide/george-maber/
MLA: "George Maber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-maber/.
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