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Craig Menkins
Craig Menkins (6 July 1970 – 5 July 2023) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. Primarily a , Menkins was a foundation player for the North Queensland Cowboys. Playing career Originally from Maitland, New South Wales, Menkins made his first grade debut for the Western Suburbs Magpies in Round 13 of the 1993 NSWRL season. He would play five games in his lone season at the club. He then played for Mackay in the Foley Shield before joining the North Queensland Cowboys in 1995, playing four games in the club's inaugural season. In Round 8 of the 1995 season, he came off the bench in the club's first win against the Western Suburbs Magpies. In 1997, he played for Paris Saint-Germain Rugby League, Paris Saint-Germain in the Super League II season. Post-playing career Following his retirement, Menkins coached the Moranbah, Queensland, Mornabah Miners and Mackay, Queensland, Wests Tigers Mackay. His death was announced on 7 Jul 2023 after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maitland, New South Wales
Maitland () is a city in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia and the seat of Maitland City Council, situated on the Hunter River approximately by road north of Sydney and north-west of Newcastle. It is on the New England Highway approximately from its origin at Hexham. At the it had approximately 78,015 inhabitants, spread over an area of , with most of the population located in a strip along the New England Highway between the suburbs of Rutherford and Metford respectively. The city centre is located on the right bank of the Hunter River, protected from moderate potential flooding by a levee. Surrounding areas include the cities of Cessnock and Singleton local government areas. History The Wonnarua People were the first known people of this land. They called the area where Maitland is now situated, by the name Bo-un after a species of bird. From around 1816, cedar logging parties from the convict settlement of Newcastle were the first Europeans to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
