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03-October-2018
03-October-2018
03-October-2018
03-October-2018

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The granite plaque commemorates the playing career of John Hobby and his contribution to Country Rugby League. John Hobby was born in Coolah, and he died in 1991 at the age of 53. 

Location

Address:Binnia Street, Bowen Oval Grandstand, Coolah, 2843
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.820818
Long: 149.720895
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Front Inscription

In memory of John Hobby

Born in Coolah 24 - 7 - 38
Died in Tumut 23 - 11 - 91

The following is a short extract of John`s great career in country rugby league

1956 - 59 Played with Coolah
1960 - 61 Played with Bathurst Railway
1962 - 65 Captain - Coach of Eugowra
                Premiers 1963 - 64 - 65
1966 - 69 Captain - Coach Western Suburbs
                Newcastle Premiers 1966
1970 - 74 - 76 Captain - Coach Tumut
                       Premiers 1970 & 73
                       Runners-up 1971 - 72 
1980  Non - playing Coach Tumut
1960 - 61 - 63 - 64 - 65 - 66 - 69 - 70 - 71

Represented Western Division Newcastle Division & riverina Division at least 30 times, winning the Caltex Championship with all three

1960 - 63 - 64 - 68 Represented Country
1960 - 63 - 64 - 68 Represented Country against France, New Zealand & Great Britain

1984 Non - playing Coach Riverina Division
Runners-up Caltex Championship

Administration positions held after 1984

President of Tumut RLFC Limited
Vice-President Group Nine
Board of Management Group Nine
Country Selector 1985 - 86 - 87 - 88 - 89 - 90

A magnificent career as a player, captain, coach, administrator & selector unequaled in the history of country rugby league

A great man for a great game



  

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