1880-1951
Charles McMurtrie, from Orange, NSW, was a powerful forward. He played an important role in the gold medal winning tour of 1908 before eventually converting to rugby league. He served in World War I.
Team: P Carmichael, C Russell, J Hickey, FB Smith, D Carroll, C McKivat, A McCabe, T Richards, M McArthur, R Craig, S Middleton, P McCue, C McMurtrie, T Griffin, J Barnett
Australia 32 (7 tries, 4 conversions, 1 penalty) d GBR (Cornwall) 3 (1 try)
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