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Jim Paternoster

1875 – 1954

Australian rules footballer

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About Jim Paternoster

Lived 1875 – 1954 (aged 79). Jim Paternoster was an australian rules football player.

James Robert Paternoster (27 January 1875 – 7 November 1954) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy.

Recruited from Victorian Football Association (VFA) club Richmond alongside his brother Matt Paternoster, Paternoster made his senior VFL debut in 1901.

Paternoster later served in World War I, enlisting on 24 July 1917 and serving in the 6th Australian Infantry Battalion.

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James Robert Paternoster

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Paternoster?

Australian rules footballer (1875-1954)

When was Jim Paternoster born?

Jim Paternoster was born on 27 January 1875 in Berwick.

When did Jim Paternoster die?

Jim Paternoster died on 7 November 1954 in Chelsea.

What was Jim Paternoster's occupation?

Jim Paternoster was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Paternoster

· Wikidata: Q6197391

· DBpedia: Jim Paternoster

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