About Jack Petchell
Lived 1904 – 1968 (aged 63). Jack Petchell was an australian rules football player and bowls player.
John Harold 'Jack' Petchell (14 December 1904 – 10 August 1968) was an Australian rules footballer and an Australian international lawn bowler.
Australian rules football Petchell played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) for three seasons. He subsequently played for Preston in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
War service Petchell served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Lawn bowls Petchell won the 1947 singles title at the Australian National Bowls Championships when bowling for the Sturt Bowls Club.
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Who was Jack Petchell?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Petchell born?
Jack Petchell was born on 14 December 1904 in Kaniva.
When did Jack Petchell die?
Jack Petchell died on 10 August 1968 in South Australia.
What was Jack Petchell's occupation?
Jack Petchell was an australian rules football player and bowls player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Petchell. https://biography.guide/jack-petchell/
MLA: "Jack Petchell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-petchell/.
Chicago: "Jack Petchell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-petchell/.
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