Tuesday, March 29, 2016

1861/62

SCORECARDS

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

Match 2 - 17/3/1862 : Jamberoo vs Britannia C.C

Match 3 - 22/4/1862 : Shoalhaven C.C vs Britannia C.C

Match 4 - 17/5/1862 : Single Men vs Married Men (Intra-Club)

1861/62 Averages

Monday, March 28, 2016

1860/61 Averages

Batting Averages
All Matches, Inter-Club, Kiama Cricket Club, 24-Sep-1860 to 24-May-1861
# Name Club Mts Inn NO Runs HS Avg
1 Alexander Gordon Kiama 1 2 - 33 31 16.50
2 H D Meares Kiama 1 1 - 9 9 9.00
3 Charles Bruck Kiama 1 2 - 17 9 8.50
4 George Turner Kiama 7 11 - 90 31 8.18
5 C Hetherington Kiama 1 1 - 7 7 7.00
6 W Irving Kiama 1 1 - 7 7 7.00
7 T D Meares Kiama 1 2 - 13 11 6.50
8 John King Kiama 4 8 2 36 11* 6.00
9 Samuel Turner Kiama 7 11 - 50 14 4.55
10 John McMahon Kiama 2 2 - 9 9 4.50
11 John Anderson Kiama 3 4 - 17 10 4.25
12 A Cook Kiama 2 3 2 4 3 4.00
13 William Weary Kiama 7 11 3 30 9 3.75
14 Frank Fredericks Kiama 5 9 - 30 11 3.33
15 Dixon King Kiama 4 7 2 15 4* 3.00
16 William King Kiama 1 1 - 3 3 3.00
17 Charles Tibbey Kiama 3 6 1 14 10 2.80
18 Thomas Fredericks Kiama 3 6 - 16 12 2.67
19 George Waldron Kiama 1 2 - 5 5 2.50
20 Thomas Atkinson Kiama 6 9 2 15 4* 2.14
21 Henry Fredericks Kiama 4 7 1 10 3 1.67
22 Edward Brooks Kiama 4 5 - 7 5 1.40
23 James Toole Kiama 6 9 1 9 3 1.12
24 J Cruckshanks Kiama 1 1 - 1 1 1.00
25 William Steele Kiama 2 2 - - 0 0.00

Bowling Averages
All Matches, Inter-Club, Kiama Cricket Club, 24-Sep-1860 to 24-May-1861
# Name Club Mts Overs Maids Runs Wkt's BBowl Avg
1 George Turner Kiama 7 139.2 43 200 51 7-12 3.92
2 Frank Fredericks Kiama 5 113.3 31 161 37 6-21 4.35
3 John Anderson Kiama 3 20.4 4 56 10 6-33 5.60
4 Thomas Atkinson Kiama 6 6.4 1 13 2 2-13 6.50
5 John McMahon Kiama 2 5.0 1 14 1 1-14 14.00

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Presentation - 30/7/1861

CRICKET - PRESENTATION - On Tuesday evening last, at a committee meeting of the Britannia Cricket Club, Mr J Black, Vice-President, performed the pleasing duty of presenting, as a slight mark of the club's appreciation, two very handsome bats - one to Mr G Turner jun, Secretary and Captain, highest scorer throughout the season; the other to Mr J King, as highest scorer in the late champion match at Shoalhaven, and for general good play. the bats were each accompanied by a short address, to which Messrs Turner and King responded.

Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 6 August 1861

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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1860/61 Match 7 - 25/4/1861 : Britannia C.C vs Shoalhaven C.C

Report

BRITANNIA V SHOALHAVEN CRICKET

The return match between these clubs was played on Wednesday last, at Kiama. The weather was very unfavourable to the play, as it had rained heavily on Tuesday afternoon and during the night. At 11 o'clock (Britannia having won the toss) Messrs. G. and S. Turner went to the wickets to respond to the bowling of Messrs Biddulph and Thurgate. Much was expected from the bowling of the former gentleman, but owing to the raw and slippery state of the ground, he was, after a few attempts to place round-armers, obliged to change his mode of attack, and bowl under-arm throughout the game.
In the first innings, G. Turner and A. Gordon were very successful, hitting both bowlers away as they liked, and each placing 31 to his name. The innings ended for a score of 86. Shoalhaven sent in Messrs. Bice and Thurgate to the bowling of G. Turner and F. Fredericks. A. Hyam and W. Gollan were the only two who made a stand in this innings. All out for 51— the Britannias 35 ahead. The Messrs. Turner again went to the wickets. Mr. G. Turner, however, in playing rather loose at Biddulph's first ball, went out leg before wicket. Gordon next took the bat, but with little better success; and the Britannias had the mortification at finding themselves 'out' for 22 runs all told. Everything now seemed in favour of Shoalhaven Messrs. Bice and A. Hyam took the bat— the former scored 16 and the latter 9. Messrs. Kennedy, Biddulph, Thurgate, Hughes, and Gollan going out for 8. After this mishap, J. Monaghan made a gallant attempt to retrieve the fortune of Shoalhaven but it proved fruitless; and he carried his bat out after scoring 13:— 49 for this innings; total, 97.— Kiama winning by 11 runs.

At the conclusion of the game, the players, accompanied by a few friends, proceeded to the Steam Packet Inn, where they partook of an excellent dinner provided by the host Adams. J.L. Biddulph Esq was moved to the chair; and J. Black Esq occupied the vice-chair. After the guests had partaken of a hearty dinner, the Chairman rose and proposed the first toast – “The Queen”, which was followed by a number of other toasts; several songs were sung; and the company, after enjoying a very pleasant evening, separated about ten o’clock.

The game stands now at one and one – the conqueror will come off at Shoalhaven on the 24th of May.

Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 30 April, 1861

Britannia Cricket Club Vs Shoalhaven Cricket Club
2-Innings Match Played At Church Point, 25-Apr-1861, Inter-Club
Britannia Cricket Club Win Outright by 11 runs
Round 2
Toss won by Britannia Cricket Club
Home Side Britannia Cricket Club

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 86/10 All Out (Overs 29)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
George Turner*   b John Thurgate 31
Samuel Turner c W Gollen b J L Biddulph 7
John King c J Ryan b Z Bice 0
James Toole   b John Thurgate 1
Henry Fredericks   b John Thurgate 2
Frank Fredericks c John Thurgate b J L Biddulph 6
Alexander Gordon c Z Bice b John Thurgate 31
Thomas Fredericks   b John Thurgate 4
William Weary not out   3
Thomas Atkinson   b J L Biddulph 0
Dixon King c E Hughes b J L Biddulph 0




extras   (b0 lb0 w1 nb0) 1
TOTAL   10 wickets for 86

Bowler O M R W
J L Biddulph 15 1 44 4
John Thurgate 10 1 28 5
Z Bice 4 0 13 1

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 1st Innings 51/10 All Out (Overs 36.3)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Z Bice   b George Turner 6
W Kennedy   b George Turner 5
John Thurgate   b Frank Fredericks 4
J L Biddulph* c George Turner b Frank Fredericks 4
A Hyam   b Frank Fredericks 11
E Hughes   b George Turner 2
W Gollen   b George Turner 10
John Monaghan   b George Turner 0
W Ballantine c John King b Frank Fredericks 3
H Moss   b Frank Fredericks 2
J Ryan not out   0




extras   (b3 lb0 w1 nb0) 4
TOTAL   10 wickets for 51

Bowler O M R W
George Turner 16 5 15 5
Frank Fredericks 12.3 2 20 5
Alexander Gordon 8 2 12 0

Britannia Cricket Club 2nd Innings 22/10 All Out (Overs 15.1)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
George Turner* lbw b J L Biddulph 0
Samuel Turner c A Hyam b J L Biddulph 3
Alexander Gordon   b J L Biddulph 2
Frank Fredericks   b John Thurgate 1
James Toole   c&b J L Biddulph 1
John King   b John Thurgate 5
Henry Fredericks c H Moss b J L Biddulph 3
Dixon King c A Hyam b J L Biddulph 3
Thomas Fredericks c E Hughes b John Thurgate 0
Thomas Atkinson   b John Thurgate 2
William Weary not out   1




extras   (b1 lb0 w0 nb0) 1
TOTAL   10 wickets for 22

Bowler O M R W
J L Biddulph 8 1 10 6
John Thurgate 7.1 3 11 4

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 2nd Innings 46/10 All Out (Overs 20)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Z Bice   b Frank Fredericks 16
A Hyam   b George Turner 9
W Kennedy run out   1
J L Biddulph* lbw b George Turner 1
John Thurgate c Thomas Atkinson b George Turner 1
E Hughes   b Frank Fredericks 0
W Gollen   b Frank Fredericks 0
W Ballantine   b Frank Fredericks 1
H Moss   b Frank Fredericks 1
J Ryan   c&b Frank Fredericks 1
John Monaghan not out   13




extras   (b2 lb0 w0 nb0) 2
TOTAL   10 wickets for 46

Bowler O M R W
George Turner 7 1 15 3
Frank Fredericks 10 0 21 6
Alexander Gordon 3 0 8 0

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1860/61 Match 6 - 4/4/1861 : Shoalhaven C.C vs Britannia C.C

Report

The match between the district of Shoalhaven and eleven of the Britannia Club Kiama, which was to have been played on Wednesday, had to be postponed, in consequence of the wet, until Thursday afternoon. The weather was very unfavourable, the Kiama eleven had to travel to Shoalhaven through torrents of rain which continued for two days, making the ground in a very unfit state for playing. The game was commenced by the Kiama players, and their innings, as the score will show, was a very short one, they only making twenty seven runs. The Shoalhaven players then went in, and scored 62, so that the game was all but won by Shoalhaven in their first innings. The batting on the part of the Kiama players was very inferior to what has been displayed in any of their previous matches, and the round-arm bowling of J. L. Biddulph, appeared to puzzle them a good deal. Their fielding was, however, far superior to that of Shoalhaven.

After the game was over, a scratch match was played between the two elevens of one inning each, which resulted in favour of Kiama with eighteen runs to spare.

THE DINNER:- After the game was over, the players and a few friends repaired to the Host Hyam's, to partake of the dinner, which di great credit to the establishment, and to which the company did ample justice. Altogether the affair passed off with great eclet.

The return match will be played in Kiama, on the 24th instant.

Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 9 April 1861


Shoalhaven Cricket Club Vs Britannia Cricket Club
2-Innings Match Played At Shoalhaven, 04-Apr-1861, Inter-Club
Shoalhaven Cricket Club Win Outright by 10 wkts
Round 1
Home Side Shoalhaven Cricket Club

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 27/10 All Out (Overs 22)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
George Turner* run out   4
Charles Tibbey c J Thomson b J L Biddulph 0
Samuel Turner   b J L Biddulph 2
John King   b J L Biddulph 1
William Weary   b J L Biddulph 3
Henry Fredericks run out   0
James Toole c Z Bice b J L Biddulph 1
Dixon King   b J L Biddulph 0
Thomas Atkinson   b J L Biddulph 0
Frank Fredericks   b Z Bice 2
A Cook not out   0




extras   (b2 lb0 w12 nb0) 14
TOTAL   10 wickets for 27

Bowler O M R W
J L Biddulph 11 5 6 7
T Biddulph 10 2 7 0
Z Bice 1 1 0 1

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 1st Innings 62/10 All Out (Overs 49)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
J L Biddulph   b George Turner 17
Z Bice   b Frank Fredericks 5
John Thurgate* c James Toole b George Turner 29
A Hyam   b George Turner 0
E Hughes c William Weary b George Turner 3
John Monaghan c John King b George Turner 0
W Kennedy   b George Turner 0
David Hyam   b George Turner 0
J Thomson   c&b Frank Fredericks 4
T Biddulph not out   0
E Ryan   b Frank Fredericks 0




extras   (b3 lb0 w1 nb0) 4
TOTAL   10 wickets for 62

Bowler O M R W
George Turner 25 7 32 7
Frank Fredericks 24 8 26 3

Britannia Cricket Club 2nd Innings 38/10 All Out (Overs 20)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Charles Tibbey   b Z Bice 10
Samuel Turner c A Hyam b J L Biddulph 6
John King   b Z Bice 1
James Toole c W Kennedy b J L Biddulph 1
George Turner*   b Z Bice 1
Henry Fredericks   b J L Biddulph 1
William Weary   c&b Z Bice 0
Thomas Atkinson   b Z Bice 1
Frank Fredericks   b Z Bice 4
A Cook   b Z Bice 3
Dixon King not out   3




extras   (b1 lb0 w6 nb0) 7
TOTAL   10 wickets for 38

Bowler O M R W
J L Biddulph 10 1 15 3
Z Bice 9 0 15 7
T Biddulph 1 0 1 0

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 2nd Innings 4/0 Closed (Overs 1)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
W Kennedy not out   2
A Hyam not out   1




extras   (b1 lb0 w0 nb0) 1
TOTAL   0 wickets for 4

Bowler O M R W
George Turner 1 0 3 0

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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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1860/61 Match 4 - 12/1/1861 : Britannia C.C vs Denison C.C (Gerringong)

Report

On Saturday, 12th instant, the Britannia and Denison Clubs met on the Point, Kiama, for the purpose of playing a friendly game of cricket - the consideration being a dinner at Adams'. The Britannia men went in first, and did not give up the bat till they had run up to the fine score of 83 for their first innings.
The rain which had been falling lightly for some time previous, now came down heavily. the Denison men, however, nothing daunted, went to the Wickets, and managed, after a very unpleasant innings, to score 42 - leaving Kiama 41 ahead.
Only two or three of the Britannia men had time to get their second innings by six o'clock, at which time the stumps were drawn by mutual consent, and the parties retired to Adams', both weary and wet.
The dinner passed off well; and it was determined that the match should be concluded on the following Monday afternoon.
The weather on Monday was all that could be wished; and between two and three o'clock the stumps were pitched, and the game commenced, the Britannias closing their second innings for 59, making a total of 142.
In their second innings, the Gerringong men struggled hard to bring their scoring paper up, but it was no use, the fates were dead against them - second innings amounted to only 38, making a total of 80; the Britannia club being the victor in one innings.
The return match will take place on Wednesday, 6th February.
Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 22 January 1861

Britannia Cricket Club Vs Denison Cricket Club
2-Innings Match Played At Church Point, 12-Jan-1861, Inter-Club
Britannia Cricket Club Win Outright by 62 runs
Round 1
Home Side Britannia Cricket Club

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 83/10 All Out (Overs 30.2)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Charles Bruck   b J Williams 8
Henry Fredericks   b J Williams 3
Frank Fredericks   b J Williams 0
T D Meares   b J Smith 11
Thomas Atkinson   b J Smith 1
Samuel Turner   b J Smith 14
William Weary   b J Williams 9
John King not out   2
James Toole run out   3
George Turner*   b J Williams 14
Thomas Fredericks   b J Williams 0
? dnb   -
extras   (b13 lb0 w3 nb2) 18
TOTAL   10 wickets for 83

Bowler O M R W
J Williams 15.2 3 31 6
J Smith 15 2 34 3

Denison Cricket Club 1st Innings 42/10 All Out (Overs 21)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
William Christie run out   8
George Miller   b George Turner 2
J Smith   b George Turner 0
Joseph Moon   b George Turner 0
J Williams   b Frank Fredericks 11
C Gibson run out   2
Harry Durant   b George Turner 2
Frank Wills   b George Turner 0
Robert Miller   b Frank Fredericks 0
A Wilson c Frank Fredericks b George Turner 0
William Gray not out   0
? dnb   -
extras   (b13 lb3 w1 nb0) 17
TOTAL   10 wickets for 42

Bowler O M R W
George Turner 11 4 12 6
Frank Fredericks 10 5 13 2

Britannia Cricket Club 2nd Innings 59/10 All Out (Overs 30.2)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Charles Bruck   b J Smith 9
T D Meares   b J Williams 2
Frank Fredericks   b J Williams 1
Edward Brooks lbw b J Smith 5
John King c William Gray b J Williams 5
Samuel Turner   b J Williams 3
George Turner*   c&b J Smith 7
William Weary run out   5
James Toole run out   0
Thomas Atkinson not out   3
Thomas Fredericks c William Christie b J Smith 12




extras   (b4 lb0 w2 nb1) 7
TOTAL   10 wickets for 59

Bowler O M R W
J Smith 15.2 4 30 4
J Williams 15 5 22 4

Denison Cricket Club 2nd Innings 38/10 All Out (Overs 20.5)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Robert Miller   b George Turner 3
William Christie   b Frank Fredericks 2
George Miller c William Weary b George Turner 1
J Smith   b Frank Fredericks 0
J Williams run out   8
Joseph Moon   b Frank Fredericks 4
C Gibson   b George Turner 3
A Wilson run out   1
Harry Durant   b George Turner 1
William Gray c Samuel Turner b Frank Fredericks 3
Frank Wills not out   0




extras   (b10 lb1 w1 nb0) 12
TOTAL   10 wickets for 38

Bowler O M R W
Frank Fredericks 10.5 4 12 4
George Turner 10 5 14 4

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1860/61 Match 3 - 1/1/1861 : Britannia C.C 1st XI vs Britannia C.C 2nd XI (Club Trial)

Report

On Tuesday last, New Year's Day, a match came off between two elevens of the Britannia Club, Kiama. The weather proved very favourable - in fact all that the most enthusiastic cricketer could have wished. The game was played on the usual practice ground, in the rear of the English Church. It would scarcely be fair to criticise the play closely, as the club can hardly be said to be yet fully fledged. With less than an existence of three months - composed for the most part of "raw material" - having had little and irregular practice, coupled with the many drawbacks which stand in the way of making anything of the kind "live", much less flourish, in Kiama - the new club is entitled to every allowance. Taking these disadvantages into consideration, the majority of the players acquitted themselves creditably on New Year's Day; and much praise is due Mr George Turner, to whose perserverance and disinterested exertions the cricket-loving community of Kiama are indebted for the "institution" which they now enjoy.

Being a general holiday, and lovely weather to boot (the latter rather a rarity here of late), many visitors were present from Jamberoo and Gerringong. the afternoon, too, tempted a large number of the Kiama ladies to the Point; and by three o'clock the ground presented quite a gay and picturesque appearance.
During the match Mr G. Turner and Mr T. D. Meares made two very fine catches, which the spectators acknowledged by rounds of applause. The batting of Messrs Atkinson, King and Weary was very good; by practicing a little more caution, and conquering the temptation to "slog", they will shortly be expert in the use of the willow.
At eleven o'clock, the wickets being pitched and everything in readiness, Messrs Tibby and Brettell opened the ball for the Second Eleven.
At the conclusion of the game the players, accompanied by a few friends, repaired to the Steam packet Inn, and precisely at seven o'clock Mr Adams announced, to the great satisfaction we believe of everyone present, that dinner was on the table. It is scarcely necessary to state that ample justice was done by all present to a good dinner - that the ringing of knives and forks "discoursed most excellent music" for the space of a good hour - that toasts were drunk, songs sung, timid maiden speeches delivered, and best of all, that the company broke up about ten o'clock in an "orderly manner", well satisfied with their day's amusement.

Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 8 January 1861

Britannia Cricket Club Vs Britannia C.C 2nd XI
2-Innings Match Played At Church Point, 01-Jan-1861, Club Trial
Britannia Cricket Club Win Outright by 3 runs
Round 1
Home Side Britannia Cricket Club
Comment Trial game between 1st and 2nd XI's of the newly formed Britannia Cricket Club

Britannia C.C 2nd XI 1st Innings 68/10 All Out (Overs 27.3)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Charles Tibbey c Samuel Turner b George Turner 6
Henry C Brettell c John King b George Turner 8
Henry Fredericks   b John Anderson 22
Frank Fredericks* run out   0
T D Meares run out   11
George Waldron   b John Anderson 15
William Meares c John Anderson b George Turner 0
Dixon King c Samuel Turner b George Turner 0
George Fuller   b John Anderson 0
Robert Marks   b John Anderson 0
James Biffin not out   4




extras   (b2 lb0 w0 nb0) 2
TOTAL   10 wickets for 68

Bowler O M R W
George Turner 14 2 31 4
John Anderson 13.3 3 35 4

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 73/10 All Out (Overs 24)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Edward Brooks c T D Meares b Dixon King 1
William King c Dixon King b Frank Fredericks 3
Samuel Turner   b Frank Fredericks 1
John Anderson   b Frank Fredericks 0
George Turner*   b Dixon King 2
William Weary c Dixon King b Frank Fredericks 7
Thomas Atkinson   b Frank Fredericks 19
John King   b Frank Fredericks 19
James Toole run out   7
John McMahon not out   6
Edward Roe c William Meares b Dixon King 0




extras   (b7 lb0 w1 nb0) 8
TOTAL   10 wickets for 73

Bowler O M R W
Dixon King 8 1 24 3
Frank Fredericks 12 2 25 6
George Waldron 4 0 17 0

Britannia C.C 2nd XI 2nd Innings 45/10 All Out (Overs 16.2)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Charles Tibbey c Edward Brooks b John Anderson 20
T D Meares c John King b John Anderson 10
Henry Fredericks c George Turner b John Anderson 5
George Waldron c John King b John Anderson 0
Henry C Brettell   b Edward Brooks 3
Frank Fredericks* run out   0
George Fuller c Thomas Atkinson b Edward Brooks 0
William Meares   b Edward Brooks 0
Dixon King c William Weary b George Turner 0
James Biffin not out   0
Robert Marks c John King b George Turner 3




extras   (b2 lb0 w2 nb0) 4
TOTAL   10 wickets for 45

Bowler O M R W
John Anderson 7 0 16 4
Edward Brooks 6 0 24 3
Samuel Turner 2 1 3 0
George Turner 1.2 1 0 2

Britannia Cricket Club 2nd Innings 43/10 All Out (Overs 16.1)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
Samuel Turner st Dixon King b George Waldron 6
Edward Brooks   b George Waldron 4
William King run out   6
John Anderson c Charles Tibbey b Dixon King 0
George Turner* c Robert Marks b Dixon King 4
William Weary st George Waldron b Frank Fredericks 12
Thomas Atkinson   b Frank Fredericks 3
John King c Robert Marks b Frank Fredericks 1
James Toole   b George Waldron 5
John McMahon not out   0
Edward Roe   b Frank Fredericks 1




extras   (b0 lb0 w1 nb0) 1
TOTAL   10 wickets for 43

Bowler O M R W
George Waldron 8.1 1 17 3
Dixon King 4 0 14 2
Frank Fredericks 4 0 11 4

Saturday, March 26, 2016

1860/61 Match 2 - 10/11/1860 : Prince of Wales (Jamberoo) vs Lillywhites (Kiama)

Report

The return match between the Kiamese and Jamberoovians, which was commenced a week ago and interrupted by the weather, was resumed this day, with an intention apparently on both sides to do their best, and see the friendly contest brought to a definite and proper conclusion. The game was, however, abruptly terminated almost as soon as begun in consequence of a dispute regarding point of regulation which arose, as is maintained, in the following manner. Mr W. Miller, while taking his innings had just changed ground with his fellow batsman in consequence of a run having been obtained, when the bowler Mr. J. Anderson, before the striker had adjusted his position, proceeded to deliver another ball. Mr Miller cried that he could not play at it; but too late, so far as the delivery was concerned; and as the ball happened to take his wicket, the Kiama men, who certainly were not at the time in a position to forego any advantage, insisted on his leaving the wicket. As the point was not conceived by the umpire for Jamberoo, each party adhered to its own claim, and some warm expressions were exchanged. 

The rules of the Albert Club were appealed to, and though not clear, as I believe, on the point at issue, they were without hesitation interpreted by the Kiama men in their own favour; and these gentlemen, without waiting till the warmth of the dispute might cool or any mediation be obtained, at once drew on their boots, mounted their steeds, and started for home; claiming to have won the match, and shouting along the road as if for an unquestioned triumph. It is probable that something will be said through the medium of your columns on the Kiama side of the question; and I therefore need not hesitate to state what the Jamberoovians profess to consider the real reason for their opponent’s abrupt departure, viz, that as the latter were at the time 40 or 50 notches behind, they were glad to find a pretext for putting an end to the contest. I am myself of course, perfectly indifferent between the parties; and no doubt some of the Kiama players will be quite able, if they think it worthwhile, to state the case in their own behalf. Controversy on the subject of cricket has lately occupied considerable space in the local journals.
The following is the score so far as the game was played:-

Kiama Examiner. Wednesday 14 November 1860

Prince of Wales Club Vs Lillywhites Cricket Club
2-Innings Match Played At Jamberoo, 10-Nov-1860, Inter-Club
Prince of Wales Club Win 1st Innings by 40 runs
Round 2
Home Side Prince of Wales Club
Comment Match abandoned over dispute over umpiring decision.

Prince of Wales Club 1st Innings 76/10 All Out (Overs 24.2)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
William Miller c William Weary b John Anderson 15
J Howard   b John Anderson 21
J Miller   b John Anderson 3
A Hukins*   b George Turner 3
W Keevers   b John Anderson 2
G Wood   b George Turner 1
G Ritchie   b George Turner 7
W Gordon   b John Anderson 1
F Cousins not out   3
E Keevers run out   9
W Walsh   b John Anderson 0




extras   (b11 lb0 w0 nb0) 11
TOTAL   10 wickets for 76

Bowler O M R W
John Anderson 12.2 2 33 6
George Turner 12 1 32 3

Lillywhites Cricket Club 1st Innings 36/10 All Out (Overs 15.4)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
John McMahon   b W Keevers 0
James Toole c E Keevers b W Keevers 1
John Anderson   b W Gordon 4
Edward Brooks c J Miller b W Gordon 0
George Turner* c A Hukins b W Keevers 0
W Irving   b W Gordon 7
William Steele   b W Keevers 0
William Weary c J Miller b W Gordon 1
Samuel Turner   b W Keevers 6
William King hit wicket b W Gordon 3
Thomas Atkinson not out   4




extras   (b10 lb0 w0 nb0) 10
TOTAL   10 wickets for 36

Bowler O M R W
W Keevers 8 2 18 5
W Gordon 7.4 3 8 5

Prince of Wales Club 2nd Innings 9/2 Abandoned (Overs 6.2)
Batsman Fieldsman Bowler Runs
A Hukins* c William Weary b George Turner 7
J Miller not out   2
William Miller   b John Anderson 0




extras   (b0 lb0 w0 nb0) 0
TOTAL   2 wickets for 9

Bowler O M R W
John Anderson 3.2 1 7 1
George Turner 3 1 2 1



(TO THE EDITOR OF THE EXAMINER)

SIR, - You will oblige by giving publicity to the undermentioned facts relative to the late cricket match at Jamberoo. As your correspondent has brought it before the public, I think it necessary to vindicate our own cause, which may be easily comprehended by referring to the laws published by the Marylebone Club of England, for the year 1859.

Mr. W. Miller had just changed ground by a run. He then called for block, which was given by the umpire. The umpire then called “play”, and while the ball was being delivered by Mr. Anderson, the striker cried that he would not play at it; but his stumps were taken by the time he had finished his sentence. The umpire at the bowler’s wicket was appealed to, and his decision was “out”. The striker refused to give up his bat, thus disregarding the 12th and 36th rules, which are as follows:- “If either of the bails be bowled off, or if a stump be bowled out of the ground, the striker is out, and the umpires are to be the sole judges of fair or unfair play, and all disputes shall be determined by them, each at his own wicket; but in case of a catch which the umpire at the wicket bowled from cannot see sufficiently to decide upon, he may apply to the other umpire, whose opinion shall be conclusive”. Rule 36th clearly shows that the second umpire had no authority whatever in their case. At this stage of the affair, the umpire read the 38th rule which is as follows :- “They shall allow two minutes for each striker to come in, and ten minutes between each innings. When the umpire shall call “play”, the party refusing to play shall lose the match”. Now, had the former umpire, Mr A. Gordon, acted on this occasion, I am sure the match would have ended pleasantly; but the language of the substitute was too vile for any person of common decency to remain longer under than we did. And on these grounds we consider we are entitled to the match. With the 38th rule in our favour, the score of Jamberoo in the first innings is 76, and not 79, as stated in your last issue.

Yours faithfully,
G. TURNER
Kiama, 14th November, 1860.

Kiama Examiner. Saturday 17 November 1860


TO THE EDITOR OF THE KIAMA EXAMINER

SIR, - On perusing the last issue of your paper I find in it a letter signed G. Turner, junior, vindicating as he is pleased to term it their own cause; but in reality throwing the whole blame of the dispute upon my poor shoulders. Now, I would crave by your permission, Mr Editor, a small space in your columns for the following, and from Mr. turner a little more candor when he undertakes to make the public aware of how the dispute took place:-

The real facts are, I had just changed ground for a run, as Mr. Turner faithfully remarks, know also that I had just taken the bat from A. Hukins, who was caught out; being a new chum, as I might term it, and not knowing block at end, I had just went too. I asked my brother, who was co-batsman with me at the time, for block. The umpire, Mr D. King, very generously volunteered to give me one, which I accepted, and in giving me block he told me to shift my bat a little more to leg, remarking at the same time that was my middle stump, and proceeding to do as advised, and upon looking up after doing so for the umpire’s approval, I found the bowler, J. Anderson, just in the act of delivering the ball at me. I immediately remonstrated and said I would not play at it. It was utterly impossible for any person to place himself in position, let alone play before my stumps were filled. Now, Mr Editor, this is the dispute. Was I out fair or was I not? I would ask here, was there ever a precedent to this in the annals of cricket, for a bowler to place himself in such a humiliating and unmanly position as to deliver a ball at his opponent before he was ready to play at it. Mr Turner says the umpire called play. I distinctly deny hearing play called out. If I had heard play called there was not sufficient time between adjusting block and the actual delivery of the ball.

I would here ask any cricket player who has a love of fair play, if it was not a duty incumbent on the umpire to inquire whether all were ready previous to calling play, and more especially when a change had just taken place in the field; and also with the batsman at the wickets. Really, Mr Editor, it would have been more to their credit had they put me out fair and not have taken this unmanly point, and sticking to it as they have done like a drowning man would to a straw. Referring to the rules the 39th clause reads thus – They are not to order a striker out unless appealed to by the adversaries. Now Mr Turner and they all distinctly heard me ask our own umpire if he would give me out, I would give up my bat, but he would not. Mr Turner refers to the rules of the Marylebone Club, which does not decide a whit more in their favour. It plainly asserts that the umpires are sole judges of fair and unfair play, and that all disputes shall be determined by them. And had it not been for the uncalled-for interference of two of the players on the Kiama side the dispute would have been amicably settled and the match played out satisfactorily to both sides. Or had they acted with a little more consideration and not left so hastily, or had they used a little more discretion by endeavouring to obtain mediation or any other reference whatever whereby a reconciliation would have been effected, the game would have been renewed and played out with vigor and ended pleasantly. Whereas, by the course they adopted, leaving us in possession of the ground, both able and willing to play the game out, and galloping off, shouting and hallooing more like fanatics or escapes from Tarban Creek, than sane persons, and claiming at the op of their voices to have won the game. It led us to believe they were glad to find a pretext so opportunely turned up and so dexterously snatched at for putting an end to the contest. Really, Mr Editor, the appellation or the name of the club suits admirably (very) – the Lilly Whites. I can assure you, they showed the white feather with a vengeance.

Now, had I formed the remotest idea of the course they pursued, I would willingly gave up my bat, as I am quite confident the game was won by us without any additional score whatsoever; and if their intentions were really honest, or if a love of fair play was predominant among them, they had a course left open to them quite different to the one they took. Why did they not disqualify our umpire? The rules state, that with the consent of both parties the umpire can be changed; or except in case of a violation of the 42nd law, then either party can dismiss the transgressor. Now, Mr Editor, the above is my vindication in removing the blame from my shoulders, and I hope in your estimation and in the public’s I have succeeded.

I remain, Sir,
Your obedient,
WILLIAM MILLER
Jamberoo, Nov. 20

Kiama Examiner. Wednesday 21 November 1860