Frank Mulcare - obituary

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DescriptionJust read a report in NZ Herald on the death of Kiwi and West Coast Rugby League legend Frank (Francie) Mulcare age 85. He played for Kiwis in late 1940s. Apparently lived last few years in Whangarei.

John Coffey Frank played 46 games (incl 18 Tests) for Kiwis 1951-56. He "retired" in 1954 aged 25 when the NZRL refused him a clearance to play in Australia (he had met his wife in Toowoomba on the 1952 tour). In 1956 Frank was promised a clearance if he would tour Australia again that year. Frank did that but was still turned down after the tour so retired permanently. Joined Police in 1958 and became head police prosecutor in Christchurch before finding his niche as a farmer north of Whangarei. He was reportedly still riding around on a quad bike in his last days. Frank died on January 5, aged 90. He was inducted into the NZRL Legends of League at Greymouth in 2007.

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CommentsJohn Coffey Frank played 46 games (incl 18 Tests) for Kiwis 1951-56. He "retired" in 1954 aged 25 when the NZRL refused him a clearance to play in Australia (he had met his wife in Toowoomba on the 1952 tour). In 1956 Frank was promised a clearance if he would tour Australia again that year. Frank did that but was still turned down after the tour so retired permanently. Joined Police in 1958 and became head police prosecutor in Christchurch before finding his niche as a farmer north of Whangarei. He was reportedly still riding around on a quad bike in his last days. Frank died on January 5, aged 90. He was inducted into the NZRL Legends of League at Greymouth in 2007.

Roger Howell John Coffey Why would he need a clearance to play in Australia?

Carolyn Luck My mother was a great friend of his sister Alice, they worked in the BNZ Greymouth. In 1950 Alice joined the Carmelite Monastery in Christchurch, Apia Samoa and Sydney. Alice died in Sydney a few years ago. She was Sister Mary of the Holy Spirit. Alice came back and stayed with Frank on the farm many times.

Alan Messenger I remember a sister was a nurse at Greymouth Hospital when I spent six weeks there around 1948.

Carolyn Luck My mother was a great friend of his sister Alice, they worked in the BNZ Greymouth. In 1950 Alice joined the Carmelite Monastery in Christchurch, Apia Samoa and Sydney. Alice died in Sydney a few years ago. She was Sister Mary of the Holy Spirit. Alice came back and stayed with Frank on the farm many times.

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