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John Gilding

1884 – 1969

Australian rules footballer

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About John Gilding

Lived 1884 – 1969 (aged 85). John Gilding was an australian rules football player.

John Foster Gilding (4 July 1884 – 9 November 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

After playing a single game for St Kilda in Round 4 of the 1907 season he transferred to Richmond (then in the Victorian Football Association) in the middle of the season. He did not play a senior game for Richmond and following a move to Adelaide, he played two games for North Adelaide in the South Australian Football League in 1908.

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John Foster Gilding

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Gilding?

Australian rules footballer (1884-1969)

When was John Gilding born?

John Gilding was born on 4 July 1884 in Benalla.

When did John Gilding die?

John Gilding died on 9 November 1969.

What was John Gilding's occupation?

John Gilding was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Gilding

· Wikidata: Q22018542

· DBpedia: John Gilding

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