1861/62 Match 1 - 7/2/1862 : Britannia C.C vs Shoalhaven C.C

Report

A meeting was held on Wednesday evening last, in the Council Chambers, Kiama, for the purpose-- as notified by advertisement - of choosing from amongst the cricketers of this district an efficient eleven to play Shoalhaven a friendly game on the 3rd of January. The attendance, contrary to expectation, was very meagre ; but not withstanding this, the few gentlemen present determined to go through with the business without further delay. After the challenge had been formally accepted, and some other business connected with the meeting settled ,a committee, consisting of three of the gentlemen present, was appointed to name the eleven. The selection is as follows: J. Williams, M. Cronan, A. Gordon, J. King, F. Fredericks, T. Fredericks, S. Turner, W. Christie, A. D. Meares, W. Miller, and J. Black. Owing to harvest operations, which are at present in full sway, it was deemed advisable to communicate with Shoalhaven, in order to have the match postponed till the 8th of January instead of the 3rd. It will be seen in another column, that Thursday next has been set apart for a practice day; and that on New Year's Day, the eleven challenge all comers to a trial of skill. It is to be hoped that the cricketers will turn out strong on these occasions
Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 24 December, 1861

CRICKET - SHOALHAVEN V KIAMA
It is understood that the match for some time pending between these clubs will be commenced in Kiama on Monday next 27th instant. As Monday will be a general holiday (being the day fixed for celebrating the anniversary of the colony), it is to be hoped that the eleven which have been chosen to represent this district will not fail to make an early appearance. The Shoalhaveners are bent upon regaining the bays lost to Kiama last season, and it will require a steady and efficient team to prevent their doing so ;- they were soundly beaten last year by the Britannia Club, and surely (even admitting the great apathy prevalent amongst our cricketers this season) an eleven picked from the whole district, will be able to "repeat the dose". I is clear that the absence of our "gallant captain" - at present vegetating somewhere in the locality of Major's Creek Diggings, and who, for a time, has shelved the willow in favour of the pick and cradle - has thrown the wet sheet over the cricketing propensities of a majority of the Britannia's members.
Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 21 January 1862

CRICKET - SHOALHAVEN V KIAMA
This long pending match was commenced in Kiama on Friday last, 7th instant; but, owing to the very unfavourable weather, only three innings were got through. The rain, which had been threatening during the fore part of Thursday, commenced about noon, and continued in showers up to 11 a.m. on Friday. The day remained gloomy and "muggy" till close upon 5 p.m. when the rain commenced in earnest, and continues up to Monday.
Several of the Kiama team were very tardy in making their appearance; and towards 11 o'clock it was suggested by Mr Biddulph (captain of the Shoalhaven eleven) that the opposite party should commence their innings; accordingly the stumps were pitched, and precisely at 11 Kiama commenced.
THE PLAY
Messrs. Meares and Christie took their places at the wickets, to the bowling of Biddulph and Thurgate. Christie opened the batting with a fine cut for 1 over short slip's head, off Biddulph; but was stumped by Biddulph in the second over, in trying to get one of Thurgate's slows away - 1 wicket for 1. S.Turner joined Meares, and after a hit to leg for 2, was bowled by Thurgate - 2 wickets for 3. Gordon followed, and in his usual slashing style rapidly ran up a score of 25, hitting the bowling to all parts of the field, for four singles, six doubles, a 4 and a 5. he was bowled by Biddulph - 3 wickets for 36. Cronan went in next, but unfortunately fell on to his wicket before he had a chance to score - 4 wickets for 36. Anderson took the vacant place. After some very steady play, Meares was bowled for 11 - 5 wickets for 46. T. Fredericks succeeded, making some slashing hits; and Anderson was bowled by Biddulph for 8 - 6 wickets for 53. F.Fredericks joined his brother, and McClarran relieved Thurgate at the bowling. McClarran bowled a wide, and shortly after bowled F. Fredericks for 0 - 7 wickets for 63. J. King took the vacant place, and made some very fine play. T. Fredericks was, after making the handsome score of 27, caught by Biddulph - 8 wickets for 80. Miller went in next, and King's stumps fell to McClarran for 11 - 9 wickets for 95. Black followed King, to the bowling of Bice, who had relieved McClarran, and was bowled by Biddulph for 4. Miller, not out, 17. All out for 112.

At quarter past 1 p.m. Shoalhaven sent in James Thurgate and Ryan, to the bowling of F. Fredericks and Gordon. Fredericks bowled a maiden and Ryan's stumps fell without score - 1 wicket for 0. Hyam joined Thurgate, and Gordon bowled a maiden. After a drive forward for 1, Hyam was bowled by Gordon - 2 wickets for 1. Bice took the bat next, and Thurgate was bowled by Gordon for 2 - 3 wickets for 10. McClarran joined Bice, and lost his wicket for 1 - 4 wickets for 11. John Thurgate succeeded McClarren. Fredericks bowled two maidens, and Miller missed a catch. These two settled down to work and made some very fine hits which added materially to the score. cronan took Fredericks' place at the bowling, and after a maiden by each bowler, Thurgate's stumps were lowered by Gordon for 9 - 5 wickets for 39. Biddulph followed, and "spooned" one of Cronan's slows into Miller's hands, scoring 4 - 6 wickets for 48. John Monaghan took the vacant place and was bowled by Gordon without score - 7 wickets for 48. McPherson came next, and Fredericks took the bowling from Cronan, the former was caught by Anderson at point for 3 - 8 wickets for 51. After a maiden from Fredericks, Ballantine was bowled by Gordon for nil - 9 wickets for 52. James Monaghan joined Bice, and after a maiden from Gordon, Bice was caught by Gordon for 27. All out for 52.

A few minutes before 3 o'clock Kiama sent in Christie and Turner to the wickets, to the bowling of Biddulph and McClarren. Turner was caught by Bice off Biddulph for 1 - 1 wicket for 5. Meares went in next, and after a maiden from Biddulph, Christie was bowled by McClarren for four singles and a double - 2 wickets for 7. T.Fredericks next made an appearance, and after a maiden from Biddulph, was caught by Bice off the latter bowler for 1 - 4 wickets for 23. Cronan now mated Anderson, and Thurgate relieved McClarren at the bowling. Both batsmen scored rapidly - Anderson making five singles, four doubles and four, a five and a 6, giving a chance to Monaghan, which was not taken, but was finally bowled by Thurgate for 28 - 5 wickets for 45. Gordon succeeded Anderson, and commenced with a double off Thurgate to long off; Cronan making some fine hits for threes and a four - Biddulph shivered his timbers for 17 - 6 wickets for 57. F.Fredericks filled the vacancy. Fredericks gave a chance to point, but it was missed, and was bowled by Thurgate for three singles - 6 wickets for 69. Miller now joined Gordon, and both were playing steadily when the rain commenced. It being close on 5 o'clock and getting dark, it was agreed upon to draw the stumps till the following morning. This was accordibgly done, and the game stood -

The cricketers adjourned to the welcome shelter of the Steam Packet Inn. At 6 o'clock the two elevens and several of their friends sat down to an excellent dinner provided by Host Adams. It is unnecessary, to say that ample justice was done to the repast by the assembled company. The usual complimentary toasts were drunk, speeches made, and songs sung, and all separated about 10 o'clock apparently well satisfied with their entertainment.

Saturday morning proved very wet, so much so that the idea of following up the play was abandoned. Shoalhaven, acknowledging the very slight chance they had of winning, graciously declared Kiama the winner of the game.

The play throughout the match was, with a few exceptions, excellent. The fielding on both sides being superior to anything seen here before - especially that of the Kiama team. Much more, however, was expected from the Shoalhaven men, who, although they did very well, disappointed many who booked them to win on the previous evening. It may be mentioned here that Mr Biddulph is anything but at home when "heaving the leather" on our rough and un-cared for ground; and he experienced much difficulty on this account. We understand that the return match will take place on Easter Tuesday, 22nd April.

Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 11 February 1862

Britannia Cricket Club Vs Shoalhaven Cricket Club

2-Innings Match Played At Church Point, 07-Feb-1862, Inter-Club

Britannia Cricket Club Win 1st Innings by 60 runs

Round	1
Toss won by	Britannia Cricket Club
Home Side	Britannia Cricket Club
Comment	Rain stopped play at about 5.00pm

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 112/10 All Out (Overs 36.1)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
William Christie	st J L Biddulph	b John Thurgate	1
A D Meares		b J L Biddulph	11
Samuel Turner		b John Thurgate	2
Alexander Gordon		b J L Biddulph	25
M Cronan	hit wicket	b J L Biddulph	0
John Anderson		b J L Biddulph	8
Thomas Fredericks	c J L Biddulph	b John Thurgate	27
Frank Fredericks*		b P McClarran	0
John King		b P McClarran	11
William Miller+	not out		17
John Black		b J L Biddulph	4
extras		(b2 lb0 w4 nb0)	6
TOTAL		10 wickets for	112

FOW
1-1(William Christie) 2-3(Samuel Turner) 3-36(Alexander Gordon) 4-36(M Cronan)
5-46(A D Meares) 6-53(John Anderson) 7-63(Frank Fredericks) 8-80(Thomas Fredericks)
9-95(John King) 10-112(John Black)

Bowler	O	M	R	W
J L Biddulph	14	2	31	5
John Thurgate	12	2	36	3
P McClarran	6.1	2	25	2
Z Bice	4	2	18	0

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 1st Innings 52/10 All Out (Overs 32)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
James Thurgate		b Alexander Gordon	2
J Ryan		b Frank Fredericks	0
A Hyam+		b Alexander Gordon	1
Z Bice	c Alexander Gordon	b Frank Fredericks	27
P McClarran		b Frank Fredericks	1
John Thurgate		b Alexander Gordon	9
J L Biddulph*	c William Miller	b M Cronan	4
John Monaghan		b Alexander Gordon	0
D McPherson	c John Anderson	b Frank Fredericks	3
W Ballantine		b Alexander Gordon	0
James Monaghan	not out		0
extras		(b4 lb0 w1 nb0)	5
TOTAL		10 wickets for	52

FOW
1-0(J Ryan) 2-1(A Hyam) 3-10(James Thurgate) 4-11(P McClarran) 5-39(John Thurgate)
6-48(J L Biddulph) 7-48(John Monaghan) 8-51(D McPherson) 9-52(W Ballantine)
10-52(Z Bice)

Bowler	O	M	R	W
Frank Fredericks	13	4	22	4
Alexander Gordon	16	5	20	5
M Cronan	3	1	6	1

Britannia Cricket Club 2nd Innings 74/7 Closed (Overs 29)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
William Christie		b P McClarran	6
Samuel Turner	c Z Bice	b J L Biddulph	1
A D Meares		b J L Biddulph	0
John Anderson		b John Thurgate	28
Thomas Fredericks	c Z Bice	b J L Biddulph	1
M Cronan		b J L Biddulph	17
Alexander Gordon	not out		17
Frank Fredericks*		b John Thurgate	3
William Miller+	not out		1
extras		(b0 lb0 w0 nb0)	0
TOTAL		7 wickets for	74

FOW
1-5(Samuel Turner) 2-7(William Christie) 3-7(A D Meares) 4-23(Thomas Fredericks)
5-45(John Anderson) 6-57(M Cronan) 7-69(Frank Fredericks)

Bowler	O	M	R	W
P McClarran	8	1	21	1
J L Biddulph	11	3	28	4
John Thurgate	7	2	20	2
Z Bice	3	0	5	0

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