He worked in a coal mine from the ages of 14 to 17, whilst continuing to practive the game, and made his first break over 500 in 1907.

"[7] At the 1930 professional championship, Falkiner lost to defending champion Joe Davis.

[4] He participated in the 1935/1936 Daily Mail Gold Cup, finishing last after failing to win any of his six matches.

[9] In the Snooker Championship, his first competitive cue sports match in several years, he faced Walter Donaldson.

[10][11][12][13] The correspondent for The Times, whilst describing Donaldson as "a player of considerable skill", felt that Falkiner's lack of recent match experience contributed to his defeat.