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Roy Westaway

1917 – 1975

Rugby league footballer

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About Roy Westaway

Lived 1917 – 1975 (aged 58). Roy Westaway was an Australian rugby league player.

Roy Lionel Westaway (8 December 1917 – 24 December 1975) was an Australian rugby league player.

Born in Warwick, Queensland, Westaway was a Valleys prop and made his Queensland representative debut in 1941, before enlisting in the AIF. He served in New Guinea with the 2/5th Commando Squadron.

Westaway resumed his representative career in 1945 and the following year was in the front-row for Australia in the first two Test matches of their home series against Great Britain.

In 1947, Westaway joined Barcaldine as a player-coach.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy Westaway?

rugby league footballer

When was Roy Westaway born?

Roy Westaway was born on 8 December 1917.

When did Roy Westaway die?

Roy Westaway died on 24 December 1975.

What was Roy Westaway's occupation?

Roy Westaway was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Roy Westaway?

Roy Westaway was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Westaway

· Wikidata: Q116504374

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