Arthur George (cricketer)
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(March 2024)| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur Andrew George |
| Born | (1866年07月28日)28 July 1866 Australia |
| Died | 2 May 1931(1931年05月02日) (aged 64) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1913/14 | Wellington |
Source: CricketArchive, 24 October 2020 | |
Arthur Andrew George (28 July 1866 – 2 May 1931) was a New Zealand businessman and cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Wellington during the 1913–14 season.[1]
George was born in Australia in 1866.[a] He emigrated to New Zealand during the 1890s, establishing a drapery business with his brother Lance at Wellington and Petone.[2] [3] A keen sportsman, George played cricket in Melbourne and in Wellington was a member of Midland Cricket Club.[4] [5] He played one representative match for the Wellington side, a February 1914 fixture against Hawke's Bay. He scored 16 first-class runs, making nine in his first innings and seven in his second.[1]
As well as cricket, George played tennis at Newtown Tennis Club, where he served as the club's president for a time, and was the patron of Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club.[4] [6] He was a prominent free mason, playing a role in establishing the Mokoia Lodge in Wellington and serving as treasurer of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.[2] He was married with three children, two sons and a daughter.[4] Both of his sons were commissioned in the New Zealand Army during World War II, serving in North Africa and Europe.[7] [8]
George died at Wellington in May 1931, following a short illness. He was aged 64 and had run the family drapery firm alone for two years following his brothers retirement.[4] His sons continued to run the business as partners following George's death.[8]
Notes
[edit ]- ^ Sources disagree as to George's birthplace within Australia, with both South Australia and Victoria given.
References
[edit ]- ^ a b Arthur George, CricketArchive. Retrieved 24 October 2020. (subscription required)
- ^ a b Obituary: Mr AA George, The Press , volume LXVII, issue 20227, 4 May 1931, p. 13. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 6 October 2024.)
- ^ Mr Lance George, The Evening Post , volume CXII, issue 17, 20 July 1931, p. 10. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 6 October 2024.)
- ^ a b c d Obituary: Mr Arthur A George, The Dominion , volume 24, issue 185, 4 May 1931, p. 11. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 6 October 2024.)
- ^ Midland Cricket Club, The Dominion , volume 24, issue 301, 16 September 1931, p. 10. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 6 October 2024.)
- ^ Tennis begins, The Dominion , volume 24, issue 305, 21 September 1931, p. 5. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 6 October 2024.)
- ^ Freedom regained, The Evening Post , volume CXXXVI, issue 102, 27 October 1943, p. 6. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 6 October 2024.)
- ^ a b Lieut-Colonel C George regains freedom, The Dominion , volume 37, issue 28, 28 October 1943, p. 6. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 6 October 2024.)
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