1860/61 Match 5 - 20/2/1861 : Denison C.C vs Britannia C.C.

Report

After two postponements, the Britannia and Denison elevens got together on Wednesday last to play the return match. The game was contested in one of Mr Miller's paddocks on the Gerringong Swamp. the weather was very favourable; and a large number of spectators were present from Gerringong and Kiama, several "turn outs" arriving from both places freighted with the fair sex, and a liberal supply of "good things", the latter of which judging from the sounds of merriment occasionally wafted from the "Oaks" were not forgotten.

About half past ten, Gerringong sent Messrs Durant and Christie to the wickets. With the exception of the bowling and fielding, the play on both sides was poor. The former was well sustained throughout the game by Messrs G Turner, Fredericks, Williams and Smith, as the analysis will show. Gerringong held the bat for a short hour, closing their first innings for the "awfully" low score of thirteen - 11 off the bat, 1 bye and 1 leg bye. g Turner, in the ninth over of this innings, taking three wickets.

Kiama followed, represented by Messrs Tibby and S. Turner; but their "time" was short; in fact the only parties that made a stand and scored were Messrs G Turner and T D Meares. the batting of the above two was very good - the former getting 11 singles, and the latter two doubles and 5 singles. The last wicket fell for 28 off the bat, 4 byes and 4 wides, making a total of 36.

The Gerringong men, designated "game chickens" by our Gerringong correspondent, nothing daunted by their bad luck, went in again with a determination and pluck which merited a more favourable result. As before, however, the bowling proved too severe, and the score closed for 28, making a total of 41 for both innings.

Kiama had only six notches to get to win, which were soon placed to their account by H Fredericks and E Brook. The game terminated about four o'clock in favour of Kiama with eight wickets to spare. the following is the score:-

After the match several private games were played, which occupied the time till dinner hour. The hours from four till six having at length dragged their slow length along, some thirty-one or thirty-two assembled at Hosts Lang's to partake of the dinner.

THE DINNER
Everything that could tend to the comfort and convenience of the guests was observable in the preparations made by the worthy host and hostess of the Gerringong Arms - the only drawback to the evening's enjoyment being the smallness of the room; but this was forgotten when the host had "wedged" each party into his allotted space. The dinner was an excellent one, and it was evident that neither pains or expense had been spared. Indeed, considering the limited accommodation at the command of Mr Lang, the manner in which he and his amiable wife conducted the affair deserves great praise, and we are sure that everyone present was well satisfied with the entertainment. After dinner, several toasts were drunk, and speeches made, song s sung and the company finally separated about ten o'clock. The utmost good feeling prevailed throughout the day and evening.

Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 26 February 1861.

Denison Cricket Club Vs Britannia Cricket Club

2-Innings Match Played At Miller's Paddock, 20-Feb-1861, Inter-Club

Britannia Cricket Club Win Outright by 8 wkts

Round	2
Home Side	Denison C.C

Denison Cricket Club 1st Innings 13/10 All Out (Overs 10)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Harry Durant		b Frank Fredericks	1
William Christie	st Frank Fredericks	b George Turner	5
Robert Miller		b Frank Fredericks	0
George Miller		b George Turner	2
James Williams		b George Turner	3
R Bryan	c George Turner	b Frank Fredericks	0
J Smith		b George Turner	0
Joseph Moon		b George Turner	0
C Gibson		b George Turner	0
William Gray		b Frank Fredericks	0
G Wilson	not out		0
extras		(b1 lb1 w0 nb0)	2
TOTAL		10 wickets for	13

Bowler	O	M	R	W
George Turner	5	3	6	6
Frank Fredericks	5	3	5	4

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 36/10 All Out (Overs 29.1)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Charles Tibbey	run out		1
Samuel Turner		b J Smith	1
George Turner*		b James Williams	11
Thomas Fredericks		b James Williams	0
Henry Fredericks		b James Williams	0
H D Meares		b James Williams	9
Edward Brooks	c William Christie	b James Williams	0
Dixon King		b James Williams	4
William Weary		b James Williams	1
Frank Fredericks		b James Williams	0
A Cook	not out		1
extras		(b4 lb0 w4 nb0)	8
TOTAL		10 wickets for	36

Bowler	O	M	R	W
James Williams	15	3	17	8
J Smith	14.1	9	11	1

Denison Cricket Club 2nd Innings 28/10 All Out (Overs 19.3)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Harry Durant	run out		0
William Christie		b Frank Fredericks	4
Robert Miller	c Charles Tibbey	b Frank Fredericks	1
George Miller		b George Turner	4
James Williams		b Frank Fredericks	7
Joseph Moon		b George Turner	0
G Wilson		b George Turner	0
J Smith		b George Turner	6
R Bryan	c Henry Fredericks	b Frank Fredericks	0
Brian Gray	c Henry Fredericks	b Frank Fredericks	2
C Gibson	not out		3
extras		(b1 lb0 w0 nb0)	1
TOTAL		10 wickets for	28

Bowler	O	M	R	W
George Turner	10	2	16	4
Frank Fredericks	9.3	4	11	5

Britannia Cricket Club 2nd Innings 6/2 Closed (Overs 4.3)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Henry Fredericks	not out		1
Thomas Fredericks		b James Williams	0
Edward Brooks	c James Williams	b J Smith	2
Charles Tibbey	not out		0
extras		(b0 lb0 w3 nb0)	3
TOTAL		2 wickets for	6

Bowler	O	M	R	W
James Williams	2.3	2	1	1
J Smith	1	0	1	1
George Miller	1	0	1	0

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