Hornery did not play in the club's premiership victory over Balmain at season's end.
Hornery played at hooker as Souths defeated Western Suburbs 21–15 at the Sydney Sports Ground.
[2] Hornery then departed Western Suburbs and signed with Brisbane side Souths.
He made his Queensland State debut in 1953, and toured New Zealand with the Australian side, although he did not appear in a Test.
[2] He garnered another 14 appearances over the next four years, playing against Great Britain (1954) and French (1955) teams, which were both on tour.