Frank C. RichardsonPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates Frank C. Richardson (1897 - 1948) for his services to the development of sport and the improvement of Unley Oval.
Frank ("Dick") Richardson, one of the "fathers" of the Unley Oval, and a pioneer of sport in the Unley district died yesterday. Mr. Richardson, an uncle of V. Y. Richardson, former international cricketer and interstate footballer, was, with his brothers, one of the founders and builders of Unley Oval. He was a life member of the Sturt cricket and football clubs. For a long time he was coach and champion of the Sturt Bowls Club and ground manager of the Unley Oval.
Advertiser (Adelaide), 23 July 1948.
Location
| Address: | Langham Terrace, Unley Oval, Unley, 5061 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.950083 Long: 138.612722 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
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Dedication
Frank. C. Richardson
(Dick)
Erected
To Perpetuate The Memory
Of A Life Devoted To
The Encouragement Of Sport
And To The
Improvement Of This
Oval
1897 - 1948
