Joseph Patrick Francis Travers (10 January 1871 – 15 September 1942) was an Australian

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er who played in one

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in 1902. He played

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for Norwood in the

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(SAFA) during the 1890s. After his cricket playing career was over, Travers gave much time and support to the administration side of the game. He died in 1942 after a long illness.

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1871 births 1942 deaths Australia Test cricketers South Australia cricketers Australian rules footballers from South Australia Norwood Football Club players Australian cricketers {{AFL-bio-1870s-stub