George Frater (27 July 1876 – 9 October 1968) was a Scottish professional

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footballer who played in the 1890s and 1900s. He played at representative level for Other Nationalities (

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), and

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, and at club level for

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, as a forward.

Playing career

International honours

George Frater won a

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playing as a forward (in an experimental 12-a-side match), and was

, for Other Nationalities in the 9–3 victory over England at

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on Tuesday 5 April 1904, in the first ever international rugby league match.

Championship appearances

George Frater played in

's victory in the

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during the 1904–05 season.The Umpire (1905). ''Oldham Football Team – Winners of the Northern League Championship, Season 1904–05''. The Umpire. ISBN n/a He later moved to New Zealand and was a referee in the Hawkes Bay. In 1913 he refereed a match at Victoria Park in Auckland between Auckland and Nelson. In 1933 he was the selector for the Hawkes Bay representative side.

References

External links

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Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk

Representative Honours
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Representative Honours
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1876 births 1968 deaths Lancashire rugby league team players Oldham R.L.F.C. players Other Nationalities rugby league team captains Other Nationalities rugby league team players Place of birth missing Place of death missing Rugby league forwards Scottish rugby league players {{Scotland-rugbyleague-bio-stub