Member of the New Zealand rugby team which visited Australia in 1884. Name transcribed from photographic image of MNZ-1018-1/4. Telegraph operator by trade, he moved to Wellington soon after the tour and joined the Athletic Club. He then shifted to Queensland and in 1887-88 played for that state.
Wilson, Bob, active 1884-1888
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New Zealand rugby team
Date: [ca 1884]
From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection
Reference: MNZ-1018-1/4-F
Description: The New Zealand rugby team which visited Australia in 1884, winning all its matches. From top left are: O'Donnell, Udy, Robertson, Allan, E Millton, Ryan, Wilson. Second row, from left: Davy, Taiaroa, Carter, Dumbell, W Millton (holding ball), Braddon, Helmore, Webb, S E Sleigh (Manager). Front row, seated on ground, Lecky, Warbrick, Roberts. Taken from Sleigh's "Rugby Football Annual" of 1885. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).