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Arthur Fox, Jr.
Arthur Henry Fox Jr. (26 March 1924 – 15 June 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Sydney Swans, South Melbourne in the Australian Football League, Victorian Football League (VFL). The son of Richmond Football Club player Arthur Fox, Sr., Fox arrived in Melbourne from Red Cliffs. His best season came in 1949 when he played 18 of a possible 19 games for South Melbourne. A wingman, he was selected to represent the VFL interstate team that year in Adelaide. Once his time at South Melbourne ended he returned to Red Cliffs as coach for two seasons, in 1951 and 1952. He joined Wimmera Football League club Rupanyup in 1953 but his time with them was short. On 16 June 1953, Fox was driving from Rupanyup on the Calder Highway when he crashed his motor cycle, near Ouyen. He was rushed to a hospital in Mildura but never regained consciousness and died aged 29.''The Argus (Australia), The Argus''"Wimmera Football Star Dies" 16 June 1953 References * Hillier, K. (2004) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mildura, Victoria
Mildura is a regional city in north-west Victoria, Australia. Located on the Victorian side of the Murray River, Mildura had a population of 34,565 in 2021. When nearby Wentworth, Irymple, Nichols Point and Merbein are included, the area had an estimated urban population of 51,903 Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018. at June 2018, having grown marginally at an average annual rate of 0.88% year-on-year over the preceding five years. It is the largest settlement in the Sunraysia region. Mildura is a major horticultural centre notable for its grape production, supplying 80% of Victoria's grapes.Mildura , ''Department of Planning and Community Development, Mildura Rural City Council'', Accessed 27 September 2007 Many wineries also source grapes from Mildura. It is very close ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
