About Joe Canavan
Lived 1880 – 1924 (aged 43). Joe Canavan was an Australian australian rules football player.
Joseph Canavan (4 November 1880 – 10 January 1924) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He drowned in Rufus Creek near Wentworth, New South Wales in 1924.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Canavan?
Australian rules footballer
When was Joe Canavan born?
Joe Canavan was born on 4 November 1880 in Bendigo.
When did Joe Canavan die?
Joe Canavan died on 10 January 1924 in Wentworth.
What was Joe Canavan's occupation?
Joe Canavan was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Joe Canavan?
Joe Canavan was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Canavan. https://biography.guide/joe-canavan/
MLA: "Joe Canavan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-canavan/.
Chicago: "Joe Canavan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-canavan/.
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