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Alf Williamson

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On his transfer to Melbourne, he was suspended for three weeks for "rough conduct" during the 11 July 1914 match against St Kilda, and for 15 weeks for "elbowing and general roughness" during the match against Richmond on 22 August 1914 (his first match on return from the earlier suspension).
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These are all players of note, and in themselves would have formed a very fine side, but there is only one of them playing at the present time, viz., C. Lilley, who, as a matter of fact, takes the field under some disability owing to severe wounds which he received on service." –
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The players left the field believing the match was drawn; however, it was immediately discovered that the scoreboard did not match the goal umpires' scorecards, and that an extra behind had been displayed for Carlton. The match was awarded to Collingwood, by one point
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He played two senior games for Carlton in his first year (1912), eight in his second (1913), and one in his third (1914). He transferred to Melbourne, playing his first senior match on 6 June 1914 against University (he scored three goals).
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He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and, according to his service record, he held the rank of sergeant whilst training, was promoted to second lieutenant on 1 February 1916, to lieutenant on 10 March 1916, and to captain on 4 July 1916.
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Recruited from the Melbourne Teachers Training College, he played his first senior VFL match for Carlton on 18 May 1912, on the half-forward flank, against Collingwood, at Princes Park.
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Considered a natural leader, he was regarded as one of Australia's best officers. Williamson received the Commander in Chief's Congratulatory Card for showing "bravery and initiative".
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He was reported wounded and missing in action in France on 11 April 1917; it was later determined (in late November 1917) that he had died in action, on 11 April 1917, at
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in 1914, where he was a popular and successful Manual arts teacher. At the time of his enlistment (19 June 1915) he was still working there as a school teacher.
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Michael is disconnected because, while he is part of the family, it is unknown how he is related to the other members.
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in a spiteful match against Essendon on 21 June 1913 (Belcher was suspended for four weeks for elbowing Williamson).
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Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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One of the statements gathered by the Red Cross investigating the circumstances of Williamson's wounding.
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Australian Casualties: List No. 374: Killed in Action: WILLIAMSON, Capt. A., Toongabbie, 11/4/17,
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In May 1919, an unidentified former Melbourne footballer, wrote to the football correspondent of
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He was suspended for three weeks, when playing for Carlton, in June 1913 for elbowing
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Australian War Memorial: Red Cross Wounded and Missing Records: Alfred Williamson
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Out of this combination the following players enlisted and served at the front:—
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When the family member's surname is not stated, their surname is Ablett.
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List of Victorian Football League players who died on active service
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He studied at Sale Agricultural High School; and was transferred to
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He served with distinction at Gallipoli, Egypt, and in France.
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Red Cross Wounded and Missing Records: Alfred Williamson, p.3.
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Football: Charges Investigated: Two Players Disqualified,
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Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour: Alfred Williamson
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Australian World War I Service Record: Alfred Williamson
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Australian military personnel killed in World War I
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Toongabbie, Victoria
Bullecourt
France
Carlton
Melbourne
AFL Tables
AustralianFootball.com
Australian rules footballer
Carlton Football Club
Melbourne Football Club
Victorian Football League
Toongabbie
Melbourne High School
Gary Ablett Sr.
Gary Ablett Jr.
Allan Belcher
after its junction with the University
C. Lilley
J. Hassett
H. Tomkins
J. Evans
W. Hendrie
R. L. Park
J. Doubleday
A. Best
C. Burge
J. Brake
R. Lowell
E. Parsons

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