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Neville Heffernan

1908 – 1973

Australian rules footballer

Australian rules football player Australian rules football umpire
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About Neville Heffernan

Lived 1908 – 1973 (aged 64). Neville Heffernan was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.

Neville John Laurence Heffernan (12 July 1908 – 6 February 1973) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL), with Preston in the Victorian Football Association (VFA), and who officiated in 67 matches as a VFL boundary umpire.

Family The son of John Edward Heffernan (1880-1955), and Harriet Heffernan (1888-1954), née Trevaskis, Neville John Laurence Heffernan was born at Hotham, Victoria on 12 July 1908.

He married Matilda Jane Howser (1909-1980) in 1933.

Death He died (suddenly) at West Footscray, Victoria on 6 February 1973.

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Important facts

Born
12 July 1908, North Melbourne
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 February 1973, West Footscray
Occupation
Australian rules football player, Australian rules football umpire
Also known as
Neville John Laurence Heffernan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Neville Heffernan?

Australian rules footballer (1908-1973)

When was Neville Heffernan born?

Neville Heffernan was born on 12 July 1908 in North Melbourne.

When did Neville Heffernan die?

Neville Heffernan died on 6 February 1973 in West Footscray.

What was Neville Heffernan's occupation?

Neville Heffernan was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Neville Heffernan

· Wikidata: Q22004863

· DBpedia: Neville Heffernan

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