Education
He was born in Paddington, New South Wales, and attended Newington College commencing in 1912.
He was born in Paddington, New South Wales, and attended Newington College commencing in 1912.
In his business life he founded the Macquarie Radio Network and was General Manager of the radio station 2GB.
Lane was a wing and claimed 1 international rugby cap for Australia in 1921. Later in the year he was selected to play in New Zealand but missed the first match. He played against Waikato for half the game but was injured, ending his tour.
Lane then moved to Melbourne and became one of Victoria’s leading players.
He captained the Victorian team in the 1926 game against the All Blacks and although his team was beaten convincingly, Lane scored a try against New Zealand.