About Roy Farnsworth
Lived 1892 – 1957 (aged 64–65). Roy Farnsworth was an Australian military personnel and rugby league player.
Roy Eric Farnsworth (1892-1957) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s.
Playing career Youngest brother of the famous rugby league footballers: Bill Farnsworth and Viv Farnsworth, Roy Farnsworth was also a noted Half-back with Newtown. Roy enlisted in the Australian Army in World War I in 1915, and although he survived the war he did not play for Newtown again.
In 1919 he turned out for Western Suburbs for a few games, before retiring from the NSWRFL.
Death Farnsworth died on 19 June 1957 at Concord, New South Wales.
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Who was Roy Farnsworth?
Australian rugby league player
When was Roy Farnsworth born?
Roy Farnsworth was born in 1892 in Marrickville.
When did Roy Farnsworth die?
Roy Farnsworth died on 19 June 1957.
What was Roy Farnsworth's occupation?
Roy Farnsworth was a military personnel and rugby league player.
What nationality was Roy Farnsworth?
Roy Farnsworth was Australian.
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