The first Indigenous sports player to captain Australia in a major sport, Arthur Beetson emerged out of a sometimes rocky rugby league career as one of the eight Immortals of the game. The Foundation was also appointed by Queensland Rugby League to conduct the annual Murri Carnival and uses the event to reach over 30,000 people with its goal of better outcomes in health, education and sport for Indigenous Australians. He represented Australia and Queensland from 1964 to 1981. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father might welcome the season-opening NRL showdown between the Dolphins . Beetson then became the first aboriginal player to captain Australia in the second test against France. His off-loading and attacking workrate broke the mould for front rowers and changed the way they played the game. , emily merle beetson, annie joyce greenway (born beetson), Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), esther rita kemp (born beetson), reginald John James Beetson, Alice May Caroline Rodgers Beetson (born Falk), John Alfred Beetson, William Beetson, Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson), Mar 24 1915 - Brewarrina, New South Wales, John James Beetson, Alice Caroline R Beetson (born Falk), Evelyn Charlotte Beetson (born Mcenallay), 1937 - Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia, Beetson, Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson),
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England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005 Arthur Beetson, born 1884 This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. He also played for Queensland and the Parramatta Eels.He was the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport.. Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland. The program continues to operate in schools around Queensland. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. After stepping down as Queensland coach following the 1990 State of Origin series loss to NSW, Beetson became part of the ABC's commentary team in 1991 for their Saturday Afternoon League telecasts alongside chief caller, former Western Suburbs winger Warren Boland, as well as his former Eastern Suburbs and Parramatta teammate John Peard and Canterbury-Bankstown media liaison Debbie Spillane, both of whom worked on the sidelines. Rugby league legend Arthur Beetson and former Balmain player Bob Boland pose with the framed team of the century blazer Beetson was presented with at. He then pushed, unsuccessfully, for an Australia Day match against the Australian national team.[9]. The ARTIE Academy operates with an innovative, high expectation, consistent and positive mindset. (ABC News: Mark Leonardi) Sunday will be a significant day in the history of the NRL, with the competition's 17th franchise, the Redcliffe Dolphins, making their debut. Arthur was born on January 22, 1945 in Roma, Queensland, Australia..Arthuris one of the famous and trending celeb who is popular for being a Rugby League. Research genealogy for Frederick Arthur Beetson of Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, as well as other members of the Beetson family, on Ancestry. Arthur Beetson passed away on 31 May 1916 in Jutland Denmark. Beetson was hailed as "The Godfather" of State of Origin after he steered Queensland to a 20 - 10 victory in the first clash at Lang Park in 1980. Arthur Beetson playing his last game for the Parramatta Eels in 1980. He played his first game of football at age eight and had his first fight in a boxing ring a year later. jQuery(document).ready(function($) { Arthur Alexander Beetson in MyHeritage family trees (Everson Web Site) view all Immediate Family Evelyn Charlotte McEnallay wife Allan Arthur Beetson son Unnamed (Stillborn female) Beetson daughter Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson child Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson child Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson child Stillborn (Unnamed) Beetson child Beetson continued to represent Australia at the 1972 Rugby League World Cup, playing against Great Britain at prop forward in the tournament final which was drawn. "This would be a really proud moment for our family," Beetson's son Mark said after being told of the Ayres' decision. He capped off that year with a man-of-the-match performance in the Eels' 8-5 Tooth Cup Final win over Balmain. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. His mother was taken away from her parents when she was a small girl. Arthur Beetson was selected as the seventh 'Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Beetson coached the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks for the 1992 and 1993 seasons, where he enjoyed mixed success. Lighthearted yarn on all things NBA and NBL, Join Narelda Jacobs and John Paul Janke to get unique Indigenous perspectives and cutting-edge analysis of the biggest stories of the week. We encourage you to research and examine these . He started playing football in bare feet as a six-year-old and went on became a centre and winger. [23], In February 2022, Beetson's family and supporters expressed their dismay at the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust's decision not to nominate Beetson for the honour of having one of four new grandstands at the new Sydney Football Stadium being named in his honour, despite overwhelming public support. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. [21] It was unveiled on 3 July 2012. Dolphins debutant's call to parents. Beetson's coaching career began while still playing for Easts in 1977. He continued to coach through the 1990s for the Cronulla Sharks as well as enjoying some stints in commentary and as a recruitment officer for the Eastern Suburbs and Queensland. Beetson continued to play for the Tigers until 1970 and then joined the Eastern Suburbs before migrating to the Eels in 1979. Categories: Sport Australia Hall of Fame | Gold Coast, Queensland | Australian Publicans | Australia, Rugby League | Redcliffe, Queensland | Roma, Queensland | Gubbi Gubbi | Indigenous Australians | Notable Indigenous Australians | Centenary Medal (Australia) | Australian Sports Medal | Medal of the Order of Australia | Rugby League Immortals | Australia, Notables in Sport | Notables, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Dad through his life had a passion of improving the lives of young Indigenous people, its great that the foundation can continue this by using his other great passion of Rugby League as the vehicle to do so.. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. Beetson represented Australia in his first season in Sydney, earning the nickname ''Half-a-game Artie'' after a marvellous cameo in the Ashes-deciding third Test against Great Britain. The decision overturns a recommendation from the government appointed Heritage Committee of Venues NSW which wanted to call it Garrison to mark the ground's military heritage. [26][27], In March 2022, it was announced that the decision not to name a stand at the new Sydney Football Stadium had been overturned by New South Wales sports minister Stuart Ayres. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. ARTIE is an academy that students are proud to be a part of. The scuplture commemorates indigenous rugby league legend Arthur Beetson who died in 2011. Artie's eldest son Brad said both the Sydney Rosters and Redcliffe Dolphins played a big part in his father's life, both on and off the field. Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father might welcome the season-opening NRL showdown between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters. Beetson joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979. Even one of the greatest Australian could not escape the fate of too many of his Indigenous Australian brothers and sisters. It is only fitting that the first Arthur Beetson Medallist is Johnathan Thurston. It is a Platform where Influencers can meet up, Collaborate, Get Collaboration opportunities from Brands, and discuss common interests. After the 1970 NSWRFL season, he left Balmain and joined Eastern Suburbs (now Sydney Roosters), where he would stay until 1978. A standout forward, Beetson was named club player of the year in 1965 when Redcliffe took out the Brisbane premiership. of December 2011, Beetson died following a heart attack at the age of 66. was set up by Arthurs sons to continue on his legacy and to continue on his two greatest passions: helping people and Rugby League. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The Arthur Beetson trophy was created in 2012 and is awarded annually to the winner of the Indigenous All Stars rugby league match. Standing at 193cm and 102kg despite being just 16, you only need to take a single look at Brandon Beetson to know rugby league is in the teenager's veins. Brewarrina, Brewarrina Shire, New South Wales, Australia. The accolades continued with an Australian Sports Medal and then a Centenary Medal and as time wore on, Beetson came to be recognised as Australias best ever forward. He had a brief, but unsuccessful period, coaching Australia in 1983 before returning to coach his former club Eastern Suburbs, from 1985 to 1988, being named Coach of the Year in 1987. Husband of Evelyn Charlotte McEnallay 16 in Rugby League Weeks Top 100 players: 1992. Firstly I'm not saying Fifita is better than Beetson. Born Arthur Henry Beetson on January 2, 1945, he was the fourth of seven children to Marie and Bill Beetson. was founded in 2010 in honour of Arthur Beetson by the Former Origin Greats through their Closing the Gap initiative. His mum, Marie, was taken away as an 11-year-old and used as a domestic: she was part of the stolen generation. Beetson captained Eastern Suburbs to the 1974 and 1975 premierships. 10 Apr 1899 - Blackley, Lancashire, England. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. As a strong believer in need for young Indigenous Australians to be educated, to finish school and to be employed and an inspirational role model for many Indigenous people, Beetson was proud to be associated with the program. He was conducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2003 and was selected as the seventh Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. You will find all the basic Information about Arthur Beetson. He was quickly signed to Balmain in the National Rugby League where he established himself as formidable on the field. The Queensland Murri Carnival will be back at the Redcliffe Dolphins Moreton Daily Stadium from Tuesday, 27 September to Sunday, 2 October! [22], The Arthur Beetson Foundation was created to engage the community "to empower Indigenous Australians to better outcomes in health, education, sport, employment and business development", and the Arthur Beetson Medal honours rugby league players who have distinguished themselves who have shown not only skill on the field but some of the qualities embodied by Beetson and cares deeply about their people. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2dcc4e6a02affa [28] Beetson's son Mark said the naming of a stand after his father would be a proud moment for his family who described his father as being "up there" with the likes of Cathy Freeman and Lionel Rose as one of Australia's indigenous sporting icons. A passionate player, Beetson was sent off 12 times during his career, battled on and off with weight issues and racked up an impressive list of injuries, however both on and off the field he was adored by the fans and made news wherever he went. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. His main position was at prop. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. Xogou cos Australian Kangaroos e cos Queensland Maroons dende 1964 at 1981. That season, he was appointed coach of the Queensland State of Origin side, taking them to repeated series victories over New South Wales from 1981 to 1984. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Arthur Beetson captained both clubs, won . Lighthearted yarn on all things NBA and NBL, Join Narelda Jacobs and John Paul Janke to get unique Indigenous perspectives and cutting-edge analysis of the biggest stories of the week. [7] He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. Arthur Beetson. Beetson's grandchildren will run the match balls onto the field to start the game, the family will be interviewed on the field, and will also present the medal to the winner at the conclusion of the match. In the post-1999 NRL season an Aboriginal side managed by Arthur Beetson defeated the Papua New Guinean national team. Playing career Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. He is one of very few players to represent both Queensland and New South Wales. Enter a grandparent's name. Beetson switched to Eastern Suburbs in 1971 where he developed his skills further under coaches Don Furner and later Jack Gibson and led the Roosters to consecutive premiership wins. Nyamgee Street Nyngan NSW. Only to bring up discussion for those that watched Beetson play and how much they think this too. He represented Australia again at the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, playing at prop forward in the win against France in the tournament final. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment More posts from r/ABCaus. Rugby league legends Arthur Beetson (left) and Wally Lewis at the official opening of Suncorp Stadium in 2003. Get updated with us about your Favorite Celebs.We update our data from time to time. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Rugby League Week Player of the Year: 1974, Australian Rugby League Team of the Century: 2008, Rated No. Rugby league legend Arthur Beetson speaks to the crowd at half-time during the presentation of his team of century blazer during the round six NRL. GeorgeYDesign Queenslanders moving off-grid to be debt free and live closer to nature snakes and all . It wasn't until he arrived in the big smoke of Brisbane in 1965 that coach Henry Holloway suggested a move into the forwards. Beetson achieved further notability as captain of Queensland in the inaugural State of Origin match, won 2010 by Queensland on 8th July 1980. It may have been 11 years since the late great Arthur Beetson passed, but 'Artie' would be smiling down on the Sydney Roosters ' latest signing - his cousin's grandson, Brandon. His father cut wood for a living. There, he immediately gained selection in the New South Wales team and played in that season's grand final against St George (St George's eleventh-consecutive premiership victory). . [1] In 2009 he was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame. Most of the focus has been on who they have missed out on signing. John "Bomber" Peard (born 15 January 1945) is an Australian former rugby league footballer and later coach. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. He was a He was 66. Arthur Henry 'Artie' Beetson was born on 21st January 1945 at Roma, Queensland, Australia. In his death Arthur sadly became the face of closing the gap, dying 15 years before the Australian average life span and from heart disease and diabetes. The first Indigenous sports player to captain Australia in a major sport, Arthur Beetson emerged out of a sometimes rocky rugby league career as one of the eight Immortals of the game. was founded in 2010 in honour of Arthur Beetson by the Former Origin Greats through their Closing the Gap initiative. A passionate player, Beetson was sent off 12 times during his career, battled on and off with weight issues and racked up an impressive list of injuries, however both on and off the field he was adored by the fans and made news wherever he went. The Arthur Beetson Medal is not necessarily awarded annually but only when appropriate to a person and the time to do so. [18], In 2009 Beetson was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.[19]. Beetson became the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport and is frequently cited as the best post-war forward in Australian rugby league history. While his tour was marred by a shoulder injury he set up two tries in the third Test, helping to secure the match. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. By Birth Year | By Birth Month | By Death Year | By Death Month | Random, Contact Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright. Currently We dont have enough information about his family, relationships,childhood etc. Arthur Beetson is a member of famousRugby Leaguelist. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. The Arthur Beetson Foundation now honours Indigenous Australians who help Arthurs legacy live on by themselves making an outstanding contribution to Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people through Rugby League by presenting them with the Arthur Beetson Medal. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. His main position was at prop. Your IP: He was married in 1974 and working as the purchasing officer for the Eastern Suburbs Club settled down in Denistone with his wife and four year old son, Scott.