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Full name | Albert Stephen Lane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | 21 March 1904 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 8 September 1982(1982-09-08) (aged 78) Canberra, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Albert Stephen 'Alby' Lane (21 March 1904 – 8 September 1982) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.
Playing career
Born at Balmain, New South Wales in 1904, Alby Lane, often known as 'Georgie' Lane was a half-back for the Sydney University rugby league team during the 1920s.
He played four seasons for the club between 1924-1926 and 1928, whilst studying medicine at Sydney University. He captained University in their only Grand Final appearance in 1926.
He also represented New South Wales on eight occasions in 1925,1926 and 1928.
Post playing
Lane later ran his own Sydney medical practice. He then moved to Canberra and became the head of the Canberra Community Hospital.
Death
Lane died in Canberra on 8 September 1982.
References
- "A Lane - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
- "Sydney Uni Plots Return To Top Flight". www.nswrl.com.au.
- Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- Canberra Times: "Dr. A.S.Lane At Hospital". 20/11/1951
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