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Harry Alfred Finch (1907–1949) was a professional rugby league footballer in Australia's leading competition - the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership in the 1920s and 1930s. Finch was also an Australian international who played for both the Eastern Suburbs and South Sydney clubs.
John 'Jack' Why (1903-1944) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. A New South Wales state and Australian national representative three-quarter back, he played in the NSWRFL Premiership for the South Sydney club, winning the 1928, 1929, 1931 and 1932 titles with them. He was the brother of fellow South Sydney footballers, Oliver Why and Alby Why.
Pat Maher nicknamed "Paddy" was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for South Sydney as a centre.
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References
- ↑ "Vic Webber - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
- The Eastern Suburbs website
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