Researching Bob Mathews
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The name Bob means "Form of ROBERT - Bright fame" and is of German origin.
Records of Bob Mathews on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Bob Mathews and the Mathews Family Tree
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Bob Mathews (footballer)
Robert Mathews (26 August 1912 – 14 April 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Mathews was a back pocket defender, but started as a forward and topped North Melbourne's goal-kicking in the 1930 VFL season, with 29 goals. He switched clubs in 1935, joining Essendon, but would only make two appearances for the club. After leaving Essendon he played for La Mascotte.
Mathews later served in the Royal Australian Air Force during the later part of World War II.
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