Frank Benning
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| Full name | Herbert Francis Benning | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1907 Gunnedah, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 8 February 1990 Cronulla, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Herbert Francis 'Frank' Benning OBE (1907-8 February 1990) was an Australian rugby league player and Administrator.
Frank Benning was a forward that played with the University for five seasons between 1926-1930. After excelling at Rugby League he became interested in administration, and he became the club secretary of the University club in 1930, a position that he retained until the club folded in 1937.[1] He was awarded an OBE in 1969 for services to the community.
Frank Benning died on 8 February 1990, aged 82.[2]
References
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald. Death Notice 10/2/1990
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