Thomas Francis Meighan (5 July 1902 – 9 May 1977) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.
Playing career Originally a fullback from the Newcastle rugby league competition, Frank Meighan trialled with the St. George club in early 1926 and was put under contract. Meighan spent three seasons at the Saints before breaking his leg in a trial match in early 1929 which resulted in a premature end to his Sydney career.The SUN (Sydney) 16 April 1929 (Frank Meighan breaks leg) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222701958?searchTerm=%22frank%20meighan%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales He later played for Gunnedah, New South Wales, in late 1929 before returning to Newcastle.The NEWCASTLE SUN 30 July 1929 (Ring In Charge - Gunnedah League) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/164282777?searchTerm=%22frank%20meighan%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales|||l-decade=192|||l-year=1929 Meighan later became a funeral director in Newcastle.
Death Meighan died in 1977 at Newcastle, New South Wales and was buried in Sandgate Cemetery.Whiticker/Hudson (The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players)
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