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Harry Cavanough

1898 – 1966

Australian rugby league player

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Lived 1898 – 1966 (aged 67–68). Harry Cavanough was a rugby league player.

Harry Cavanough (1898–1966) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He was a multi premiership winner with South Sydney Rabbitohs and he also played for Newtown in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career Cavanough made his first grade debut for Newtown in 1921 against Balmain. Cavanough's time at Newtown was not a successful one as the club spent most of the time near the bottom of the ladder.

In 1925, Cavanough joined South Sydney and in 1926 was a member of the premiership winning team defeating University in the grand final. Cavanough went on to win two further premierships with Souths in consecutive years against St George and arch rivals Eastern Suburbs as the club went through a golden era in the 1920s winning a total of 5 premierships.

Cavanough retired at the end of the 1928 season. He also represented New South Wales on 23 occasions between 1926 and 1928.

Harry Cavanough died on 10 Jan 1966.

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Who was Harry Cavanough?

Australian rugby league player

When was Harry Cavanough born?

Harry Cavanough was born in 1898.

When did Harry Cavanough die?

Harry Cavanough died on 31 July 1966.

What was Harry Cavanough's occupation?

Harry Cavanough was a rugby league player.

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· Wikipedia: Harry Cavanough

· Wikidata: Q59588756

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