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The monument commemorates James ("Judy") Masters 1892-1955), former soccer player who captained the Australia National Association football team in five matches in 1923 and 1924, and in total appeared 22 times for Australia including six full international matches.    

He also worked as a miner at the Corrimal coal mine, and was master of the Balgownie Citizens' Band.  He served with the Australian Imperial Force in World War One from 1915 to 1918, serving at Gallipoli and in France.

Judy Masters Oval at Balgownie is also named in his honour. 

Location

Address:Balgownie Road, Balgownie Public School, Balgownie, 2519
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.387761
Long: 150.871878
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Sport

Dedication

Front Inscription

Erected as a tribute to the memory of James - Judy - Masters

Sportsman, soldier and worthy citizen of Balgownie

1892 - 1955

Source: MA
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