[2][3] Furniss was born in Boolarra and played his early football at Glen Iris.

The following year he appeared in Melbourne's preliminary final win but injury cost him a spot in their premiership team.

[4] He served with the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.

[6] In 1947 he returned to the VFL after a seven-year absence and played two senior games for Melbourne.

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