Frank Fisher joined the AIF much later in life than many, aged 38. By this time, Frank already had 3 children to first wife Rosie Shilling: Willie, Frank and Doris. At the time of enlistment, Frank was married to Esme Fisher (nee Hayward). At his medical examination, it was noted that Pte Fisher had a scar on the right side of his back as well as an operation scar for a hernia, a tell tale sign of the indentured service that he had performed on Barambah Settlement.

Pte Frank Fisher was one of three men from Barambah who formed part of the “The Queensland Black Watch”, serving alongside his Indigenous brothers, John Geary and William Bert Brown, in the 11th Light Horse, 20th Reinforcements. Pte Fisher embarked from Sydney on the ship HMAT A38 Ulysses on the 19th December 1917 bound for the Middle East. He saw active service in a number of towns within the Middle East, along with some time spent confined to hospital.

Frank Fisher is the father of Frank “Bigshot” Fisher, an important figure in Cherbourg history, and the great grandfather of Cathy Freeman.

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Frank Fisher (detail) c1935

2013-20-08

1930, 1930s, Domination, football, Frank Fisher, green and gold, Livinston Chambers, rugby league, Sport, Vock Collection

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Born in Townsville, the son of Frank Fisher snr and his wife Esme. In the 1930s Frank Fisher is captain of the Cherbourg Rugby League team. “He used to tell us that we weren’t playing for ourselves but for Cherbourg.” — Livingston Chambers, about Frank Fisher In 1935, Frank Fisher plays half-back for Wide Bay against the England touring team. The English captain, Jim Brough, describes Fisher as “the best country footballer I had played against”. On Brough’s recommendation, Fish   → View item

Cherbourg Magpies Rugby League Team c1935

2013-18-06

1930, 1930s, Domination, football, Frank Fisher, Jack O'Chin, Livinston Chambers, magpies, rugby league, Sport, Vock Collection

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Barambah Rugby League Team newspaper report c1925

2013-18-06

1920s, 1925, Adam Cobbo, Arthur Georgetown, Arthur Purcell, Claude Willoughby, Clive Duncan, Colin Sheridan, Consolidation, Dick Dalton, Felix Saunders, football, Frank Fisher, Fred Martin, green and gold, Hugh Ross, Joe Hegarty, Johnny Gee Gee, Nathdaniel West, Norman Clarke, rugby league, Sport, Willy Fisher

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Barambah Cricket Team newspaper image c1930

2013-18-06

1930, 1930s, cricket, Domination, Eddie Gilbert, Frank Fisher, Jack Daylight, Sport, Stanley Alberts

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Possibly Eddie Gilbert first left. Man holding bat is possibly Arthur Georgetown. — Aunty Nellie O’Chin Oct 2011   → View item

Barambah Settlement Rugby League Team c1925

2013-18-06

1920s, 1925, Adam Cobbo, Arthur Georgetown, Arthur Purcell, Claude Willoughby, Clive Duncan, Colin Sheridan, Consolidation, Dick Dalton, Felix Saunders, football, Frank Fisher, Fred Martin, green and gold, Hugh Ross, Joe Hegarty, Johnny Gee Gee, Nathdaniel West, Norman Clarke, rugby league, Sport, Willy Fisher

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Opening of Frank Big Shot Fisher Bridge 1996

1996-02-02

1990s, 1996, Administration, bridge, Frank Fisher, Ration Shed Museum Archives, Reconciliation

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1996 – A new bridge across Barambah Creek opens, named in honour of Frank “Big Shot” Fisher.   → View item

Nominees for Sporting Hall of Fame 1982

1982-02-02

1970s, Adrian Blair, basket ball, Bob Landis, boxing, cricket, Eddie Gilbert, Elly Bennet, football, Frank Fisher, Hall of Fame Nominations, Irene Simpson, Jack O'Chin, Jeffrey Dynevor, Jerry Gerome, Jim Edwards, Ron Richards, rugby league, Self-determination, Sport

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Programme for Core Cup Fixture June 9 1946

1946-09-06

1940s, 1946, Assimilation, Bertie Fisher, Bowman Johnson, Core Cup, Dick Hill, Dudley Collins, Duker Harte, Elgar Harrison, football, Frank Fisher, Harry Costello, Jack Malone, Jack O'Chin, Jim Stanley, Mervyn Doudlas, Norman Bird, Peter Stanley, Queensland State Archives, rugby league, Sport, Vincent Serico

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Cherbourg Magpies Rugby League Team 1935

1935-05-05

1930, 1930s, Arthur Purcell, Arthur Stanley, Betty McKenzie, Betty McKenzie Collection, Domination, Dudley Collins, football, Frank Fisher, green and gold, Harry Costello, Jack Champ Malone, Jack O'Chin, Jerry Martin, Jim Edwards, Livingstone Chambers, Livinston Chambers, magpies, Norman Clark, Queensland Museum, rugby league, Sport, Stanley Alberts

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In 1935, Frank Fisher (back row in dark pants) played rugby league for Wide Bay against the England touring team. The English captain described Fisher as ‘the best country footballer I had played against’.   “He used to tell us that we weren’t playing for ourselves but for Cherbourg.” — Livingston Chambers, about Frank Fisher, captain, Cherbourg Rugby League Team, 1930s   Arthur Stanley snr, Dudley Collins, Stanley, Frank Fisher (captain), unknown, Jack O’Chin, Livingstone Chambe   → View item

Barambah Aboriginal Settlement rugby league team c1930

1930-05-05

1930, 1930s, Adam Cobbo, Betty McKenzie, Betty McKenzie Collection, Bill Fisher, Bill Hegarty, Bob McGowan, Colin Sheridan, Dick Dalton, Domination, Felix Saunders, football, Frank Fisher, green and gold, Hugh Ross, Joe Hegarty, John Gee Gee, Johnson Mate Mate, Livinston Chambers, Norman Bird, Percy Bond, Queensland Museum, rugby league, Sport

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Frank Fisher, John Gee Gee, Percy Bond, Bill Hegarty, Norman Bird, Livingston Chambers, Dick Dalton, Johnson Mate Mate, Adam Cobbo, Hugh Ross, Bob McGowan, Colin Sheridan, Felix Saunders, Bill Fisher and Joe Hegarty.   → View item