1860/61 Match 8 - 24/5/1861 : Shoalhaven C.C vs Britannia C.C

Report

BRITANNIA V SHOALHAVEN
The match for the championship, between eleven of the Britannia Club, of Kiama, and eleven of the district of Shoalhaven, was commenced on the 24th instant at Shoalhaven. The weather was fine, but a strong westerly wind made the play rather unpleasant. The ground was in excellent order, and during the first day the game was attended by a large number of spectators.
The Britannia team were minus three of their best men; this, coupled with the well-known experience and past performances, made the "chance" of Britannia's victory look small.
At half-past nine o'clock the wickets were pitched, and the Captains of the respective clubs having tossed for choice, the Britannia won, and Shoalhaven went to the wickets - Messrs. Bice and A. Hyam taking the bat.
The play on both sides was excellent; the number of byes in the Shoalhaven first innings were occasioned by the long-stop receiving a sever blow on the knee from Mr Turner in the first over, who had too much steam at his disposal in the first innings to do anything but lame those at the wickets; but he cooled down in the second innings, and made some impression on the Shoalhaven wickets. The bowling of Mr. F. Fredericks was superb throughout. Mr Biddulph bowled round arm in the first innings, but with little effect. The bowling of Mr. Thurgate was excellent, nearly every ball being pitched "dead on". The fielding of the Britannia's was decidedly the best; and in batting they showed much improvement - that of Mr J. King, who made the highest score on the Britannia side, and no doubt would have made the highest score on either side had the innings been played out, was both stylish and effective. The fielding of Shoalhaven has improved remarkably, and their batting is not to be surpassed by any others that the Britannia Club have had the pleasure of meeting. Mr A. Hyam scored highest in this match. Mr C.D. Robson, in the first innings, had one very narrow escape, having been stumped out; but the decision was given by the umpire at the striker's wicket, and a dispute arose which was settled by the Britannia Captain agreeing to his coming to the wicket again. The match was not finished until 12 o'clock on Saturday. Towards the close of the game it became very exciting - the Britannia having now won two matches, one on their own ground and this, thus leaving them conquerors for the present. We are happy to add, that everything passed off in the most pleasant manner, and a more agreeable company we never had the pleasure of meeting with.

THE DINNER
The dinner was excellent, and received ample justice by above forty, who seemed delighted with the fare. H. Moss Esq was voted to the chair, and J. Black Esq to the vice chair, the "Queen" and other usual toasts were drank, among which was that of the Captains, each responded, and spoke in very high terms of the respectful and cordial feeling existing between the two clubs; also that of the Host and Hostess who were complimented very highly for their efforts and kindness. The company separated between 9 and 10 o'clock after spending a very agreeable and harmonious evening.

Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 28 May 1861

Shoalhaven Cricket Club Vs Britannia Cricket Club

2-Innings Match Played At Shoalhaven, 24-May-1861, Inter-Club

Britannia Cricket Club Win Outright by 2 runs

Round	3
Toss won by	Britannia Cricket Club
Home Side	Shoalhaven Cricket Club

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 48/10 All Out (Overs 28)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Charles Tibbey	c W Ballantine	b J L Biddulph	0
Samuel Turner		b John Thurgate	3
John Anderson		c&b John Thurgate	10
Dixon King		b John Thurgate	1
George Turner*		b John Thurgate	1
Frank Fredericks		b J L Biddulph	11
George Waldron		b John Thurgate	0
William Weary	c W Ballantine	b John Thurgate	3
John King		b J L Biddulph	11
Thomas Atkinson		b John Thurgate	2
James Toole	not out		0
extras		(b5 lb0 w1 nb0)	6
TOTAL		10 wickets for	48

Bowler	O	M	R	W
J L Biddulph	14	8	9	3
John Thurgate	14	1	33	7

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 1st Innings 65/10 All Out (Overs 45)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Z Bice		b Frank Fredericks	11
A Hyam	c John Anderson	b George Turner	0
J L Biddulph*		b Frank Fredericks	7
John Thurgate	run out John King		5
C Robson	not out		18
W Kennedy	run out Samuel Turner		4
E Hughes		b Frank Fredericks	1
John Monaghan	run out Frank Fredericks		1
James Monaghan		b George Turner	3
H Moss		b Frank Fredericks	0
W Ballantine		b Frank Fredericks	0
extras		(b11 lb3 w1 nb0)	15
TOTAL		10 wickets for	65

Bowler	O	M	R	W
George Turner	22	9	22	2
Frank Fredericks	23	4	28	5

Britannia Cricket Club 2nd Innings 58/7 Declared (Overs 29)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Charles Tibbey		b J L Biddulph	3
George Waldron		b John Thurgate	5
Samuel Turner		c&b John Thurgate	5
John Anderson	c Z Bice	b John Thurgate	0
George Turner*		b John Thurgate	19
Frank Fredericks		b J L Biddulph	5
John King	not out		11
William Weary		b J L Biddulph	0
Dixon King	not out		4
extras		(b1 lb1 w4 nb0)	6
TOTAL		7 wickets for	58

Bowler	O	M	R	W
J L Biddulph	15	4	24	3
John Thurgate	14	3	28	4

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 2nd Innings 39/10 All Out (Overs 17.2)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Z Bice		b George Turner	5
A Hyam		b George Turner	24
W Ballantine		b George Turner	0
J L Biddulph*	c Frank Fredericks	b George Turner	2
John Thurgate		b George Turner	0
C Robson		b Frank Fredericks	0
W Kennedy		b Frank Fredericks	0
E Hughes		b George Turner	0
John Monaghan		b Frank Fredericks	1
James Monaghan	not out		5
H Moss	st Samuel Turner	b George Turner	0
extras		(b1 lb0 w1 nb0)	2
TOTAL		10 wickets for	39

Bowler	O	M	R	W
George Turner	8.2	4	12	7
Frank Fredericks	9	1	25	3

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