Charlie Naismith

Charles Ernest Naismith OBE (31 May 1881 – 2 November 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy. He was the twin brother of Wally Naismith.[1]

Charlie Naismith
Personal information
Full name Charles Ernest Naismith
Date of birth (1881-05-31)31 May 1881
Place of birth Prahran, Victoria
Date of death 2 November 1964(1964-11-02) (aged 83)
Place of death Blackburn, Victoria
Original team(s) Clifton Hill
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1902, 1906–07 Fitzroy 29 (30)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1907.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

After his football career, he worked in the dairy industry and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in January 1954 for his services to the industry.[2]

Notes
  1. "Football LEAGUE CLUBS HAVE PROBLEMS Graham May Have Broken Bone". The Argus. Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia. 8 April 1940. p. 10.
  2. "It's an Honour - Charles Ernest Naismith". Australian Government.

References
  • Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 8th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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