1930s    These two photographs were taken of documents sent to the family of  Sydney  “Sammy” Campbell Clarke in 1945 when his plane went missing in his first flight out of New Guinea.

He was described as an absolute gentleman and was well liked throughout the league. His first season as an 18 year old he won the Sandover Medal and he repeated it the following year.  That year he was also made captain of the State side.

Sydney  “Sammy” Campbell Clarke played football for the Claremont Football during the seasons 1933 – 1941.  He played 133 league games and a number of State games for Western Australia.