Harold Leslie Robison (11 November 1912 – 31 October 2008) was an Australian rugby league player.

Harry Robison
Personal information
Full nameHarold Leslie Robison
Born(1912-11-11)11 November 1912
Died31 October 2008(2008-10-31) (aged 95)
Playing information
PositionWing
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1934–39 Queensland 14 9 1 0 29
1937 Australia 1 0 0 0 0

Rugby league career

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A winger from Dalby, Robison made his Queensland interstate debut in 1934 and the following year gained a call up to the Australia squad for a tour of New Zealand, but injured his leg prior to departure and had to withdraw.[1]

Robison was recalled for the 1937–38 Kangaroo tour, this time benefiting from injury as a replacement player, with Fred Tottey having failed a medical examination.[2] He made his national debut against NZ Māori during a stopover in New Zealand, before they headed to Europe. His appearances in Great Britain and France were limited to the minor matches.[3] He scored a try in Australia's narrow win over Yorkshire.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Rejected By Doctor". Tweed Daily. 18 September 1935. p. 5 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "H. Robison Chosen To Take F. Tottey's Place". Goulburn Evening Penny Post. 28 July 1937. p. 8 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Met King and Queen". The Dalby Herald. 5 April 1938. p. 4 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Yorkshire Beaten". The Sun. 7 October 1937. p. 47 – via National Library of Australia.
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