R. Amess

Challenge Cup Competition
Games: 23 - 25
Career: 1874-1877

1875 The Argus has the two Amess players named in a Carlton 25 side to play a Carlton First twenty in a scratch match at Royal Park on Saturday 8th. May.

"The Footballer" 1875 mentions R. Amess as a Reserves player.

1875 Amess scored one goal for the Carlton Reserves during the season.
(R. Amess or A. Amess?)

1876. Has fully established himself in the First Twenty, possesses immense strength, is very willing and works hard in the ruck.
(The Footballer 1876 p34)

Relation of Alex Amess?

Both Alex Amess and R. Amess listed in 1876.

There was a Robert Lisle Straughan Amess
Born: 02 September1858
Died: 08 July 1912
Occupation: Carpenter
Mother: Jane Straughan
Played with Carlton 1873, 1874, 1875, 1876, 1877. Essendon 1878
(Ref: "R" of Ad)

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