1300–1400 in European fashion this period, the most dignified figures, like King Charles in the illustration, continue to wear long overgowns—although as the Royal Chamberlain, de Vaudetar was himself a person of very high rank. This abandonment of the gown to emphasise a tight top over the torso, with breeches or trousers below, was to become the distinctive feature of European men's fashion for centuries to come. Men had carried purses up to this time because tunics did not provide pockets. The funeral effigy and "achievements" of Edward, the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral, who died in 1376, show the military version of the
Johnny King John’s mother also played in Gilgandra golf competitions. Johnny King left school to become an apprentice to the local jeweller, Norman Noonan, who was involved in the Gilgandra Football Club and other sporting clubs. However, Mr Noonan died in 1958 when Johnny was 16. As he could only complete his training by leaving Gilgandra, he moved to Sydney to do so. In Sydney in 1958 he joined the Arncliffe Scots D grade junior rugby league side as a fullback, and the following year played in the St George Dragons' Presidents Cup side. Also in 1959, at his father’s instigation, he