Cedric Turvey

Cedric Turvey
Personal information
Full nameCedric William Turvey
Born(1917-07-10)10 July 1917
Belmore, New South Wales, Australia
Died10 October 1991(1991-10-10) (aged 74)
Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1942–43 St. George 6 1 0 0 3
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1941 New South Wales 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Cedric William Turvey (1917–1991) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Playing career

Turvey started his career as a local junior, progressing through to first grade via the Carlton Waratah's to the St George Presidents Cup team of 1939.

After a short stint playing Rugby League for Lithgow, Turvey represented Country Seconds and N.S.W. in 1941 before returning to the St George Dragons for one season in first grade in 1942.[2] whilst on leave from the AIF and the RAAF during World War II.[3][4]

Turvey played Five-Eighth in the Saints team that lost the 1942 Grand Final to Canterbury-Bankstown. He finished his St George career in Reserve grade in 1943. Turvey survived the war and finished his Rugby League career at Lithgow in 1946.[5]

Death

Turvey died on 10 October 1991, aged 74.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Cedric Turvey - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  2. ↑ "ST. GEORGE GET R. LEAGUE STAR". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. VII, no. 17. New South Wales, Australia. 10 April 1942. p. 8. Retrieved 8 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ WW2 Nominal Roll: Australian Army:NX85996
  4. ↑ WW2 Nominal Roll: Royal Australian Air Force:423945
  5. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 1875169571
  6. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald - Death Notice - 12/10/1991
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