[4] At the age of 14 he won the 60 yards championship at Crown Street Superior Public School.
[11] His method was considered simple for judging and broadly satisfactory, but it did not account for the degree of difficulty of the dive.
[18][19] As well as performing in demonstration diving and swimming events, Jones took a keen interest in the administration, development, and support of others in sport.
[36] He was sought by the [amateur] Randwick and Coogee water polo team in 1931 but was regarded as professional.
While Jones had never competed as a professional he had managed the Spit Baths and taught children to swim for fees.
[42] Jones played first grade[18] for the North Sydney rugby league club.
Jones was observed to be a bit hazy on the rule differences between league ad union.
[43] Jones played at halfback for Eastern Suburbs first grade opening game of the season against Annandale.