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Q: NSW Combined GPS First XI Cricket team – 1985
Back Row – Mr. M.J. Punch, P.J. Palmer, S.J. Cook, J.A. Kocx, J.W. Bray, D.C. McCredie, L.J. Moffat
Front Row – T.J. Vandeleur, D.B. Gainsford, J.P. Dight, M.L. Swan, P.J. Rodger, B.W.A. Semos, S.B. Skinner
Absent – C. Randall
A: My brother, Jeff Dight!
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Q: Back Row - Ken Falkenmire, Allan Robinson, Neil Frame, Hugh Munro, Terry Gleeson, Gordon Cross, Peter Davidson, Tim Grosser, John Gleeson, Jim White
Front Row - Dave Rutherford, John Muller, Neville Holstein, Ross Scott, John Hayward, Bill Bucknell, Colin Elliott and Dave Evans.
Northern NSW Emu Colts Cricket team – England Tour 1961
The “Emus” as they are affectionately known was founded by Jim White in the 1940s. Each year selected players from NSW North Coast, Hunter Valley, North West, and Northern Tablelands would assemble in Tamworth for the JS White Under 21’s Colts Carnival over 3 days in January.
From the carnival the Northern NSW Emu's cricket team was selected.
In 1961, White decided to take his team on a three-month tour of the world.
The first match was in San Francisco then New York's Staten Island.
Vancouver was the next destination, followed by every major city across Canada,
The team then flew to England, where they played 19 games in 21 days against Minor County and Club sides
A: Our family lived next door to JS White ('Gozo'). My dad used to take me and my brother over there to practice and get coaching from him. He had a concrete net next to his house. I also played cricket with and against his son and grandchildren growing up.
The main oval at The King's School is named after him as I believe that he provided significant funds for its construction when the school moved from Parramatta to Gowan Brae.
Country Cricket NSW
6 months ago
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Q: John Boyd - instrumental on and off the field
Interview - Bob Wilson with John Boyd
John Boyd is a fellow Life Member of Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club, formerly Waverley Cricket.
John had the honour of being named as one of the 50 contenders for Waverley – Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club team of 125 years - a tremendous accolade
I have known John Boyd for a mighty long time and he has been instrumental in guiding young players in Cricket and Rugby both on and off the field both as a player and a coach.
I had a number of questions for John and we appreciate the opportunity to share his journey and significant contribution
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1247/john-boyd-instrumental-on-and-off-the-field
A: Played PG against Boydy in Sydney, league cricket in Scotland and Sussex. Had the pleasure of some great nights in Edinburgh in the mid-80's. A very good bat and great bloke who I am proud to call a friend.
Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney
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