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George Purdue

George Bambery Purdue (4 May 1909 – 22 May 1981) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and flanker, Purdue represented Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1931 and 1932. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[1] Of Ngāi Tahu descent,[2] Purdue also played for New Zealand Māori in 1931.[1]

Purdue died in Invercargill on 22 May 1981,[1] and was buried at the city's Eastern Cemetery.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Knight, Lindsay. "George Purdue". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Henry Hirst". FamilyTreeCircles. 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Cemetery result". Invercargill City Council. Retrieved 10 October 2015.