Frank McPhillips - papers, 1931-1943

MLMSS 5883

fonds

1931-1943

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings, Photographs

71647

1 box - 0.18 Meters
Textual Records
Clippings
Textual Records - (printed)
Photographs

Frank McPhillips was born in Wagga in 1913. He played fullback for the Drummoyne Rugby Football Club. In 1933, with only two seasons experience of senior rugby, he was selected in the first Australian team (the Wallabies) to tour South Africa.

1931-1934; Newscuttings book compiled by McPhillips concerning his rugby career
1933; Newscuttings book compiled by the Johannesburg Star concerning the 1933 tour of South Africa by the Australian Rugby Union Team (The Wallabies).
1933; Photograph album. Contains black and white photographs taken by McPhillips during the Wallabies tour of South Africa.
1932-1943; Miscellaneous material. Includes photographs; letter dated 15 Dec. 1932 from the NSW Rugby Union advising McPhillips of his selection in the Australian team to tour South Africa; a booklet of autographed caricatures of the Wallabies; program for the 5th test match (Australia v South Africa) autographed by both sides; booklet titled A passing cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War by Ethel Campbell.

Run the Ball! Australian Rugby - State Library of New South Wales (30 August - 30 November, 2003). Selected items