William John Chaseling (1880-1942)

Obituary
MR. W. J. CHASELING DEAD Mr. W. J. Chaseling honorary secretary of the Newtown Rugby League Club for 32 years died at Sydney Hospital late on Sunday night. He leaves a widow and son. Mr. Chaseling was returning from the Canterbury-Bankstown-Newtown match at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon when he collapsed. The late Mr Chaseling played as the wing three-quarter but it was as an administrator that he was best known. He played a big part in building the Rugby league code to its present dominant position. He was a member of the management commitiee. Mr Chaseling was connected with the Railway Department. He was 62 years of age.

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