Overseas men from beginning

Fartowners.

Carr and Harris were the next to sign, and their strange story is included {in the Centenary book and is a fascinating read}.

Ray Markham arrived at the beginning of 1933 and within four months had a Challenge Cup winners medal in his grasp.

Ray was another prolific tryscorer totalling 255 in his six seasons with the club.

Two more Australians landed prior to the Second World War.

In December 1937, Tommy Grahame and Ron Bailey arrived to do sterling service until hostilities broke out.

They were the last two to beat another overseas ban imposed by the Rugby Football League.

Bailey returned home in 1940 and resumed play in Australia and, after the war, he represented his country.

Tommy Grahame served in the Royal Navy during the war and played another two seasons in Peacetime for Fartown.

The next three Australians to arrive would not have predicted the fame they were going to enjoy.

Lionel Cooper, Johnny Hunter and Pat Devery became household names and were hero worshipped by their Huddersfield fans.

Coming back to the modern day, we have some events on the horizon.

They are: Tuesday October 2, AGM (nominations can be made via http:// www.giantssupporters.co.uk/Forms/ AGM%20Nominations.html or by contacting Trevor Kaye [secretary@ giantssupporters.co.uk); Sunday November 11, our trip to Elland Road to watch England v New Zealand. If you have booked, the final balance is now payable; Friday December 14, Reindeer Race Night (Turnbridge WMC).

Keep up-to-date via the calendar on our HGSA website, www. GiantsSupporters.co.uk.