Education
Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he attended Sydney Grammar School.
athletics competitor rugby union player
Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he attended Sydney Grammar School.
Carr absconded four times to enlist in the armed forces, World War I, eventually travelling to the middle east where he contracted malaria and was repatriated. He was a Captain in eastern command in World World War II and bitterly resented not being permitted to join the "men at the front". Carr, a wing, claimed a total of 4 international rugby caps for Australia.
Known for his speed Carr was nicknamed "Slippery", shortened to "Slip".
He was selected to represent Australia in the 100 and 200 metre events at the 1924 Olympic games, and was chosen to be the country"s first flag bearer. As an active rugby player, he sustained two broken ankles which he carried to his representative duties at these Olympics.
Subsequently, he determined to remain in Europe and pursued the best sprinters for ninety nine wins from one hundred and two starts. He returned to Australia after winning the Duke of Edinburgh"s Cup which was awarded to him by the then Prince of Wales.
Carr died in Ryde, New South Wales, Australia on 3 July 1971.
