Fragments of the First AIF - Pte Dave Low

Season 2 is here! Starting 2025 with the story of Dave Low, Magarey Medallist from Broken Hill, who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Fromelles

Episode 9: 553 Pte David Low, 32nd Battalion

Sources:

• Service Record

• A Brief History of Australian Rules Football

• ‘Football Social,’ Barrier Miner, 19 October 1905, p.3

• ‘Football: The Season’s Prospects: West Torrens,’ Daily Herald, 19 March 1910, p.7

• ‘Football: Norths’ Annual Meeting,’ Barrier Miner, 12 March 1910, p.5

• ‘Sturt Defeats Torrens,’ Daily Herald, 5 May 1913, p.7  

• ‘Charity Football Match,’ Daily Herald, 10 June 1913, p. 7

• ‘Footballers’ Plebiscite: West Torrens’ Choice,’ Daily Herald, 23 September 1912, p.8

• ‘Football: West Torrens’ Best Player: Distinction Falls to ex-Broken Hillite,’ Barrier Miner, 25 September 1912, p.5

• ‘Motor Notes,’ Critic, 19 March 1913, p.27

• ‘Champion Footballers,’ Observer, 12 October 1912, p.19

• OLIVER! The First Legend of Port

• ‘Port v Norwood,’ Observer, 1 June 1912, p.19

• Champion Footballers: Awarding the Medals,’ The Register, 5 October 1912, p.15

• ‘Mr Cleland Presents the Magarey Medal to Dave Low,’ Daily Herald, 16 October 1912, p.7

• ‘Football Notes: Fairest and Most Brilliant,’ Sport, 12 October 1912, p.11

• ‘Football: Doings Here There and Everywhere,’ Barrier Miner, 3 May 1913, p.8

• ‘An Unfortunate Footballer,’ Daily Herald, 8 June 1914, p.8

• ‘General,’ Daily Herald, 18 June 1913, p.7

• ‘Prominent Footballer Volunteers,’ Daily Herald, 12 July 1915, p.6  

• ‘Sergt. R. McIvor,’ Barrier Miner, 5 September 1915, p.2

• ‘With the Anzacs: A Sniper’s Experiences,’ Daily Herald, 12 September 1916, p.8

• Red Cross Wounded & Missing File

• ‘Biographical Particulars: Death of a Champion Footballer,’ Chronicle, 19 August 1916, p.43