About Newton Chandler
Lived 1893 – 1997 (aged 103). Newton Chandler was an Australian australian rules football player.
Newton Chandler (19 September 1893 – 24 March 1997) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1919 until 1924.
Biography Chandler was a member of the Brunswick Football Club prior to being recruited to Carlton at the age of 19, but his debut for the team was delayed by the onset of World War I. He played a total of 69 games, including the 1921 VFL Grand Final, where his team lost to Richmond. After retiring from active competition in 1924, he served as the club's secretary (1934–1939, 1956), vice-president (1940–1943), and treasurer (1944–1958). His long life – he lived to the age of 103 – and dedication to the club earned him the nickname "The Grand Old Man of Carlton".
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Who was Newton Chandler?
Australian rules football player
When was Newton Chandler born?
Newton Chandler was born on 19 September 1893 in Euroa.
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Newton Chandler died on 24 March 1997 in Melbourne.
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Newton Chandler was an australian rules football player.
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Newton Chandler was Australian.
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