NSW North Coast Rugby League Team v Great Britain (14 June 1950)
Jim Plater (Centre Row 5th from left)
Note: Hec Farrell lost his place in this team due to a dispute with Group 1 officials
Jim Plater’s Blazer Pocket – North Coast v Great Britain 1950
Wests Archive acknowledges the assistance of Merrick Plater in providing information for the story of his father, Jim Plater.
The Plater clan lived in the small NSW North Coast town of Billinudgel, not far from Mullumbimby, in the early part of the twentieth century. They were popular and active members of that community. Many social events were held in the local hall and rugby league was the sport of choice,
Jim’s parents were Bert and Doris Plater and his birth was registered at Mullumbimby in November 1929. However his life started in tragedy when within four days of his birth his mother died. The small community of family and friends pulled together to support Bert Plater and his infant son.