Cedric Turvey

Cedric William Turvey (1917-1991) was an Australian rugby league player of the 1940s.

Cedric Turvey started his career as a local junior, progressing through to first grade via the Carlton Waratah's to the St George Presidents Cup team of 1939. After a short stint playing Rugby League for Lithgow, Turvey represented Country Seconds in 1941 before returning to the St George Dragons for one season in first grade in 1942 whilst on leave from the AIF during World War II.

Turvey played Five-Eighth in the Saints team that lost the 1942 Grand Final to Canterbury-Bankstown. He finished his St George career in Reserve grade in 1943. Turvey survived the war and finished his Rugby League career at Lithgow in 1946.[1]

He died on 10 October 1991, aged 74.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson - The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 978-1-875169-57-3
  2. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald - Death Notice - 12/10/1991


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