Alexander Wilson (28 July 1874 – 6 October 1932) was a New Zealand

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, Wilson represented

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at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side on their 1897 tour of Australia. He played eight matches on that tour including the games against

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. Wilson died at his home in Devonport, Auckland, on 6 October 1932, and was buried at O'Neill's Point Cemetery.

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