SIR, - Some ten months ago a public meeting was advertised in the Kiama Examiner to take place at the Four-in-Hand (now Steam Packet) Inn, for the purpose of establishing a cricket club, to be called the Kiama Union Cricket Club. A goodly muster collected (about eighteen) and enrolled their names upon the list. About two hours were spent in arranging the rules and regulations. The officers were then chosen - Mr Robb, jun, being elected to the double office of Secretary and Treasurer, and Mr A. Hukins to that of President.
It was arranged that each member was to pay the sum of five shillings in advance, and at the end of each quarter the sum of three shillings. I myself was one of its members for about four months, but through lack of spirit on the part of the officers, i resigned, and shortly afterwards left the district. Since my return, several of its members have repeatedly called upon me to know where are the funds, bats, etc, belonging to the Club. I directed them to call on Mr. Robb, but they replied that he was never to be seen at home or abroad. Perhaps this will bring him forward to settle the matter so earnestly requested.
Hoping you will allow a short space in your valuable journal for the above.
I remain, Sir, your obedient servant.
CRICKITOLE.
Kiama, 9th March, 1859.
Kiama Examiner. Saturday 12 March 1859
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