Vale Noel Hinton

Former Ngaruawahia (New Zealand) halfback Noel Hinton has passed away after a courageous battle against cancer. Eight years ago Noel was operated on for prostrate cancer, but unfortunately the cancer returned attacking his liver.

Noel began his career as a school boy representing the North Island in 1952, then played all his senior football with Ngaruawahia, retiring in 1965. Noels brother Owen, a fullback was named as a reserve for Ngaruawahia Team of the Century.

For the last dozen years Noel and his wife Gillian have resided at Ashmore on the Gold Coast.