1940s

During and after the War

This photo was shared on the History Association Fb site by Jeff Clarkson, his Dad, Jack Clarkson (middle – front row) was a member of the Brisbane Junior team that toured Maryborough in 1940. Jack was 19 and hadn’t had his ‘call up’ yet .

Brisbane Juniors, Tour, Maryborough, 1940
Representative Queensland football team heading to Newcastle in 1947.

 George Mahoney (19 or 20 at the time), from Ipswich back row fourth from the right.

This photo is from the Mahoney family collection and was shared on the History Association Fb by Catherine Mahoney.

Kookaburra Soccer FC 1947
Kookaburra Soccer FC 1947