Making Tracks: Chicka Madden

Uncle Chicka Madden tells a bit more about the history of The Redfern All Blacks. Created after the Depression, he and his brother Allan Maddenplayed for them and Chicka later became treasurer for the club. They won two premierships and ten knockouts. Many friendships were formed. For example: Micky and Tony Mundine came to Sydney, played for the team and befriended the Maddens.

Keywords: Identity; moving; Redfern; football

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