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Harry Melville

1930 – 1965

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Harry Melville

Lived 1930 – 1965 (aged 34–35). Harry Melville was an Australian rugby league player.

Harry 'Hughie' Melville (1929–1965) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s and was a two time premiership winning player with St. George.

Playing career A local junior and the son of the former Glebe forward Bill Melville, Melville played for St. George for seven seasons between 1949 and 1952 and between 1955 and 1957. He was a two time premiership winning player with the Dragons. He was also a member of the playing squad in 1949 Grand Final and played in the 1956 Grand Final, scoring a try in that match, and was a member of the squad for the 1957 Grand Final. He played 137 games for St. George Dragons in all grades during his career.

Melville's place in the team was taken at the signing of champion forward, Harry Bath, and he retired from St. George soon afterward.

He died at the relatively young age of 35 on 6 January 1965.

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Important facts

Born
1930, Australia
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Died
1965, Kogarah
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Melville?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Harry Melville born?

Harry Melville was born in 1930 in Australia.

When did Harry Melville die?

Harry Melville died in 1965 in Kogarah.

What was Harry Melville's occupation?

Harry Melville was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Harry Melville?

Harry Melville was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Melville

· Wikidata: Q18165651

· DBpedia: Harry Melville (rugby league)

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