About Harry Manoy
Lived 1879 – 1954 (aged 75). Harry Manoy was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Henry Manoy (24 November 1879 – 15 December 1954) was a New Zealand merchant and sports administrator. He served as president of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union from 1927 to 1928.
Early life and family Manoy was born in Napier in 1879, the son of Jewish Russian storekeeper and merchant Abraham Manoy and Australian-born Maria Moss. They moved to Motueka in 1882, After 10 years working in Wellington and South Africa, he returned to Motueka, where he joined his father to form A. Manoy and Sons, a general merchants company. and went on to serve as that union's president. He was elected president of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union in 1927 for a one-year term, and was also active as a foundation member of the Motueka golf and bowling clubs, and as an official of the Motueka athletics club.
Death Manoy died in Motueka in 1954. He had never married.
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Who was Harry Manoy?
New Zealand rugby union administrator
When was Harry Manoy born?
Harry Manoy was born on 24 November 1879 in Napier.
When did Harry Manoy die?
Harry Manoy died on 15 December 1954 in Motueka.
What was Harry Manoy's occupation?
Harry Manoy was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Harry Manoy?
Harry Manoy was New Zealand.
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