On Top Downunder - Australia's Test Cricket Captains (male) Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
EuDes on 08-Nov-14. Waypoint GA6966
Cache Details
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| Proximity: | 161m |
Description
This is third in my 'On Top Downunder' series of street sign locationless caches. This cache honours those 46 men who have been the official Australian Test Cricket captain, even if they only did so for one Test. The strange quirk of being the Australian captain, or any Australian Test cricketer for that matter, is that in many parts of the world such as the sub-continent, they are far more recognisable than the Prime Minister or our head-of-state, the Governor-General.
In order to obtain a smiley for this one, you need to find a street sign with the surname of a male Australian Test Cricket captain, past or present, and include in your log:
- the coordinates of the street sign, and
- a picture of the street sign with you and/or your GPSr.
Any type of carriageway is acceptable (i.e. street, road, crescent, highway etc.) anywhere in the world as long is it's an officially recognised one - no home made dedications for a driveway or private road folks. The carriageway doesn't necessarily need to be named after the particular Test Captain, it just needs to bear the same name. NB: spelling is crucial so remember, it's Clarke not Clark, Johnson not Johnston or Johnstone etc.
You can log this cache as many times as you like and each Test Captain can be logged multiple times as well but each carriageway can only be logged once.
Information on Australia's Test Match Captains can be found on Wikipedia at Test Match Captains.
Now as an added bonus for those who love the FTF chase, there are 47 Australian Test Captains to be found so there are 47 FTFs to be obtained as well - 1 for each captain. The first FTF will take GOLD but the others are there for the taking too and you'll even get your name on the honour board below. Consider this as 47 separate locationless caches if you like, one for each captain.
For the two Gregorys and the two Chappells, separate carriageways are required. While the initial is not required for these pairs, it would be a nice touch if you can get it.
Number | Name | Tests Captained | FTF | Date found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregory | 3 | corunnaroad | 9/11/2014 |
| 2 | Murdoch | 16 | LuckyL10n | 9/11/2014 |
| 3 | Horan | 2 | icybeetas | 7/06/2022 |
| 4 | Massie | 1 | Rapidlywild | 13/11/2014 |
| 5 | Blackham | 8 | icybeetas | 20/11/2022 |
| 6 | Scott | 3 | 2Wagtails | 4/02/2016 |
| 7 | McDonnell | 6 | Lis + Pete | 18/06/2022 |
| 8 | Giffen | 4 | Sol de lune | 10/11/2014 |
| 9 | Trott | 8 | dimor | 30/05/2020 |
| 10 | Darling | 21 | 2Wagtails | 29/01/2015 |
| 11 | Trumble | 2 | icybeetas | 17/11/2022 |
| 12 | Noble | 15 | Rapidlywild | 13/11/2014 |
| 13 | Hill | 10 | gooseandegg | 8/11/2014 |
| 14 | Gregory | 6 | dimor | 30/05/2020 |
| 15 | Armstrong | 10 | fitzy_1965 | 25/12/2014 |
| 16 | Collins | 11 | ChrisWhite62 | 24/03/2015 |
| 17 | Bardsley | 2 | 2Wagtails | 29/01/2015 |
| 18 | Ryder | 5 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 19 | Woodfull | 25 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 20 | Richardson | 5 | blingg | 9/11/2014 |
| 21 | Bradman | 24 | phlphotos | 19/07/2015 |
| 22 | Brown | 1 | themd | 9/11/2014 |
| 23 | Hassett | 24 | dimor | 9/07/2020 |
| 24 | Morris | 2 | 2y'stassies | 22/11/2014 |
| 25 | Johnson | 17 | Mummy Short Legs | 18/12/2016 |
| 26 | Lindwall | 1 | 2Wagtails | 29/01/2015 |
| 27 | Craig | 5 | corunnaroad | 9/01/2015 |
| 28 | Benaud | 28 | phlphotos | 7/12/2016 |
| 29 | Harvey | 1 | Doodle Bug Oz | 9/01/2015 |
| 30 | Simpson | 39 | sharnie's tribe | 9/11/2014 |
| 31 | Booth | 2 | Mummy Short Legs | 14/12/2016 |
| 32 | Lawry | 25 | phlphotos | 19/07/2015 |
| 33 | Jarman | 1 | ROSS1957 | 4/12/2016 |
| 34 | Chappell (I) | 30 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 35 | Chappell (G) | 48 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 36 | Yallop | 7 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 37 | Hughes | 28 | geono. | 13/11/2014 |
| 38 | Border | 93 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 39 | Taylor | 50 | Doodle Bug Oz | 9/11/2014 |
| 40 | Waugh | 57 | blingg | 9/11/2014 |
| 41 | Gilchrist | 6 | Ozcrawf | 20/09/2015 |
| 42 | Ponting | 77 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 43 | Clarke | 47 | Doodle Bug Oz | 16/01/2015 |
| 44 | Watson | 1 | WazzaAndWenches | 11/11/2014 |
| 45 | Smith | 38+ | Doodle Bug Oz | 9/01/2015 |
| 46 | Paine | 23 | icybeetas | 6/06/2022 |
| 47 | Cummins | 21+ | feathertop | 15/12/2021 |
And oh yes, the FTF for the 48th and any subsequent Test Captain is up for grabs as soon as he performs his first official duty as captain after being appointed by the Australian Cricket Board (e.g. the coin toss).
Logs
HARVEY STREET
STRAHAN
TASMANIA
Challenge completed, goal achieved. When I saw this cache I set myself a challenge / goal to get a street named after every captain. Neil Harvey was the last on my list so I now have a full set.
Neil Harvey, aged 19 was the youngest member of Donald Bradman's famous Australian cricket team, which toured England in 1948 and was undefeated in their 34 matches. This unprecedented feat by a Test side touring England earned them the title The Invincibles. He became the youngest Australian to score a test century when he scored 153 against India in 1947 /48. He became vice captain of the Australian team and captained the side for 1 test when the Captain Ritchie Benaud was injured.
STRAHAN
TASMANIA
Challenge completed, goal achieved. When I saw this cache I set myself a challenge / goal to get a street named after every captain. Neil Harvey was the last on my list so I now have a full set.
Neil Harvey, aged 19 was the youngest member of Donald Bradman's famous Australian cricket team, which toured England in 1948 and was undefeated in their 34 matches. This unprecedented feat by a Test side touring England earned them the title The Invincibles. He became the youngest Australian to score a test century when he scored 153 against India in 1947 /48. He became vice captain of the Australian team and captained the side for 1 test when the Captain Ritchie Benaud was injured.
Rated: for Overall Experience
BLACKHAM CRT
WANTIRNA SOUTH
VICTORIA
John McCarthy Blackham (11 May 1854 – 28 December 1932) was a Test cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia.
A specialist wicket-keeper, John Blackham played in the first Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877 and the famous Ashes Test match of 1882. Such was his skill in the position that he revolutionized the art of wicket-keeping and was known as the "prince of wicket-keepers". Late in his career, he captained the Australian team.
WANTIRNA SOUTH
VICTORIA
John McCarthy Blackham (11 May 1854 – 28 December 1932) was a Test cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia.
A specialist wicket-keeper, John Blackham played in the first Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 1877 and the famous Ashes Test match of 1882. Such was his skill in the position that he revolutionized the art of wicket-keeping and was known as the "prince of wicket-keepers". Late in his career, he captained the Australian team.
Rated: for Overall Experience
McDONNELL ROAD COBURN NORTH
VICTORIA
Percy Stanislaus McDonnell (13 November 1858 – 24 September 1896) was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian Test team in six matches, including the tour of England in 1888.
VICTORIA
Percy Stanislaus McDonnell (13 November 1858 – 24 September 1896) was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian Test team in six matches, including the tour of England in 1888.
Rated: for Overall Experience
TRUMBLE STREET EAGLEHAWK
VICTORIA
Hugh Trumble (19 May 1867 – 14 August 1938)[1] was an Australian cricketer who played 32 Test matches as a bowling all-rounder between 1890 and 1904. He captained the Australian team in two Tests, winning both. Trumble took 141 wickets in Test cricket—a world record at the time of his retirement—at an average of 21.78 runs per wicket. He is one of only four bowlers to twice take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
VICTORIA
Hugh Trumble (19 May 1867 – 14 August 1938)[1] was an Australian cricketer who played 32 Test matches as a bowling all-rounder between 1890 and 1904. He captained the Australian team in two Tests, winning both. Trumble took 141 wickets in Test cricket—a world record at the time of his retirement—at an average of 21.78 runs per wicket. He is one of only four bowlers to twice take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
Rated: for Overall Experience
GREGORY STREET SANDY BAY
TASMANIA
Sydney Edward Gregory, sometimes known as Edward Sydney Gregory, was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. At the time of his retirement, he had played a world-record 58 Test matches during a career spanning 1890 to 1912. He captained Australia 6 times, winning two, losing 1 and three drawn.
TASMANIA
Sydney Edward Gregory, sometimes known as Edward Sydney Gregory, was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. At the time of his retirement, he had played a world-record 58 Test matches during a career spanning 1890 to 1912. He captained Australia 6 times, winning two, losing 1 and three drawn.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Watson St Jindera NSW
Shane Watson, Captain One test v India 2013, Played 59 tests 2005-2015
Shane Watson, Captain One test v India 2013, Played 59 tests 2005-2015
McDonnell Percy Stanislous. 6 Tests as Captain. 19 Tests 3 centurys
McDonnell St. Wahgunyah Vic. S36.00.723 E146.23.767
McDonnell St. Wahgunyah Vic. S36.00.723 E146.23.767
Thank you for pointing out my error. I have checked my original notes and I had it as E144 33.495. Obvious typo when logging. I have corrected my log.
JOHNSON STREET BELMONT VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Johnson Street in Belmont.
Ian William Geddes Johnson, CBE (8 December 1917 – 9 October 1998) was an Australian cricketer who played 45 Test matches as a slow off-break bowler between 1946 and 1956.Johnson was appointed Australian captain following Lindsay Hassett's retirement.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Johnson Street in Belmont.
Ian William Geddes Johnson, CBE (8 December 1917 – 9 October 1998) was an Australian cricketer who played 45 Test matches as a slow off-break bowler between 1946 and 1956.Johnson was appointed Australian captain following Lindsay Hassett's retirement.
Rated: for Overall Experience
CUMMINS ROAD CORIO VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Cummins Road in Corio.
Patrick James Cummins (born 8 May 1993) is an Australian international cricketer who is currently the captain of Australia in Test cricket. He is the vice-captain of the team in limited-overs cricket. He is a fast bowler and hard hitting right-handed batsman. He plays domestically for New South Wales. On 26 November 2021, Cummins was announced as the 47th captain of the Australian men's test cricket team following the resignation of Tim Paine.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Cummins Road in Corio.
Patrick James Cummins (born 8 May 1993) is an Australian international cricketer who is currently the captain of Australia in Test cricket. He is the vice-captain of the team in limited-overs cricket. He is a fast bowler and hard hitting right-handed batsman. He plays domestically for New South Wales. On 26 November 2021, Cummins was announced as the 47th captain of the Australian men's test cricket team following the resignation of Tim Paine.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I think Horan Way, Melton South is actually at S37° 43.095' E144° 33.495'. Not a great place to put the wrong digit in the coordinates but I'll pay it. 
HORAN WAY MELTON SOUTH VICTORIA
I found a Horan place in another place but there was no street sign so I moved on to Horan Way in Melton South. Thomas Patrick Horan (8 March 1854 – 16 April 1916) was an Australian cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia, and later became an esteemed cricket journalist under the pen name "Felix". The first of only two players born in Ireland to play Test cricket for Australia. He was captain for Australia in 1884 - 1885.
I found a Horan place in another place but there was no street sign so I moved on to Horan Way in Melton South. Thomas Patrick Horan (8 March 1854 – 16 April 1916) was an Australian cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia, and later became an esteemed cricket journalist under the pen name "Felix". The first of only two players born in Ireland to play Test cricket for Australia. He was captain for Australia in 1884 - 1885.
Rated: for Overall Experience
MURDOCH COURT SUNBURY VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Murdoch Court in Sunbury.
William Lloyd Murdoch was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian national side in 16 Test matches between 1880 and 1890. This included four tours of England, one of which, in 1882, gave rise to The Ashes. In 2019 Murdoch was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Murdoch Court in Sunbury.
William Lloyd Murdoch was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian national side in 16 Test matches between 1880 and 1890. This included four tours of England, one of which, in 1882, gave rise to The Ashes. In 2019 Murdoch was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
Rated: for Overall Experience
GIFFEN PLACE SUNBURY VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located TrGiffen Place in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
George Giffen (27 March 1859 – 29 November 1927) was a cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. An all-rounder who batted in the middle order and often opened the bowling with medium-paced off-spin, Giffen captained Australia during the 1894–95 Ashes series and was the first Australian to score 10,000 runs and take 500 wickets in first-class cricket. He was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on 26 February 2008.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located TrGiffen Place in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
George Giffen (27 March 1859 – 29 November 1927) was a cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. An all-rounder who batted in the middle order and often opened the bowling with medium-paced off-spin, Giffen captained Australia during the 1894–95 Ashes series and was the first Australian to score 10,000 runs and take 500 wickets in first-class cricket. He was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on 26 February 2008.
Rated: for Overall Experience
GILCHRIST CRESCENT SUNBURY VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Gilchrist Crescent in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Adam Craig Gilchrist AM is an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer and captain of the Australia national cricket team. He was an attacking left-handed batsman and record-breaking wicket-keeper, who redefined the role for the Australia national team through his aggressive batting.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Gilchrist Crescent in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Adam Craig Gilchrist AM is an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer and captain of the Australia national cricket team. He was an attacking left-handed batsman and record-breaking wicket-keeper, who redefined the role for the Australia national team through his aggressive batting.
Rated: for Overall Experience
WAUGH STREET SUNBURY VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Waugh Street in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Stephen Rodger Waugh AO is an Australian former international cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a medium-pace bowler. He captained the Australian Test cricket team from 1999 to 2004, and was the most capped Test cricket player in history, with 168 appearances, until Sachin Tendulkar of India broke this record in 2010.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Waugh Street in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Stephen Rodger Waugh AO is an Australian former international cricketer and twin brother of cricketer Mark Waugh. A right-handed batsman, he was also a medium-pace bowler. He captained the Australian Test cricket team from 1999 to 2004, and was the most capped Test cricket player in history, with 168 appearances, until Sachin Tendulkar of India broke this record in 2010.
Rated: for Overall Experience
LINDWALL STREET SUNBURY VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Lindwall Street in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Raymond Russell Lindwall MBE (3 October 1921 – 23 June 1996) was a cricketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He also played top-flight rugby league football with St. George, appearing in two grand finals for the club before retiring to fully concentrate on Test cricket.
Lindwall captained Australia for the only time in a Test match against India in Mumbai, after injuries forced out regular captain Ian Johnson.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Lindwall Street in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Raymond Russell Lindwall MBE (3 October 1921 – 23 June 1996) was a cricketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He also played top-flight rugby league football with St. George, appearing in two grand finals for the club before retiring to fully concentrate on Test cricket.
Lindwall captained Australia for the only time in a Test match against India in Mumbai, after injuries forced out regular captain Ian Johnson.
Rated: for Overall Experience
TROTT STREET SUNBURY VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Trott Street in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
George Henry Stevens "Harry" Trott was an Australian cricketer who played 24 Test matches as an all-rounder between 1888 and 1898. Although Trott was a versatile batsman, spin bowler and outstanding fielder, "it is as a captain that he is best remembered, an understanding judge of human nature".
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Trott Street in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
George Henry Stevens "Harry" Trott was an Australian cricketer who played 24 Test matches as an all-rounder between 1888 and 1898. Although Trott was a versatile batsman, spin bowler and outstanding fielder, "it is as a captain that he is best remembered, an understanding judge of human nature".
Rated: for Overall Experience
MASSIE CIRCUIT SUNBURY VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Massie Circuit in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Hugh Hamon Massie (11 April 1854 – 12 October 1938) was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. Massie's role in the 1882 Ashes Test at The Oval was almost as pivotal in deciding the result as Fred Spofforth's celebrated performance with the ball. With Alick Bannerman as his opening partner, the hard-hitting Massie scored 55 in 57 minutes from just sixty deliveries, with nine fours, to give the Australians a chance. They duly took the match to win by seven runs.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Massie Circuit in Sunbury among other cricket themed streets.
Hugh Hamon Massie (11 April 1854 – 12 October 1938) was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. Massie's role in the 1882 Ashes Test at The Oval was almost as pivotal in deciding the result as Fred Spofforth's celebrated performance with the ball. With Alick Bannerman as his opening partner, the hard-hitting Massie scored 55 in 57 minutes from just sixty deliveries, with nine fours, to give the Australians a chance. They duly took the match to win by seven runs.
Rated: for Overall Experience
LAWRY COURT KEILOR EAST VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Hassett Crescent in Keilor East.
William Morris Lawry AM is an Australian former cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. He captained Australia in 25 Test matches, winning nine, losing eight and drawing eight, and led Australia in the inaugural One Day International match, played in 1971.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Hassett Crescent in Keilor East.
William Morris Lawry AM is an Australian former cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. He captained Australia in 25 Test matches, winning nine, losing eight and drawing eight, and led Australia in the inaugural One Day International match, played in 1971.
Rated: for Overall Experience
BENAUD CLOSE KEILOR EAST VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Benaud Close in Keilor East.
Richard Benaud OBE (6 October 1930 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who, after his retirement from international cricket in 1964, became a highly regarded commentator on the game. Benaud was a Test cricket all-rounder, blending leg spin bowling with lower-order batting aggression. Along with fellow bowling all-rounder Alan Davidson, he helped restore Australia to the top of world cricket in the late 1950s and early 1960s after a slump in the early 1950s. In 1958 he became Australia's Test captain until his retirement in 1964. He became the first player to reach 200 wickets and 2,000 runs in Test cricket, arriving at that milestone in 1963.,
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Benaud Close in Keilor East.
Richard Benaud OBE (6 October 1930 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who, after his retirement from international cricket in 1964, became a highly regarded commentator on the game. Benaud was a Test cricket all-rounder, blending leg spin bowling with lower-order batting aggression. Along with fellow bowling all-rounder Alan Davidson, he helped restore Australia to the top of world cricket in the late 1950s and early 1960s after a slump in the early 1950s. In 1958 he became Australia's Test captain until his retirement in 1964. He became the first player to reach 200 wickets and 2,000 runs in Test cricket, arriving at that milestone in 1963.,
Rated: for Overall Experience
HASSETT CRESCENT KEILOR EAST VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Hassett Crescent in Keilor East.
Arthur Lindsay Hassett MBE was a cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. The diminutive Hassett was an elegant middle-order batsman. He succeeded Bradman as Australian captain in 1949 and presided over a successful team that gradually aged and declined.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Hassett Crescent in Keilor East.
Arthur Lindsay Hassett MBE was a cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. The diminutive Hassett was an elegant middle-order batsman. He succeeded Bradman as Australian captain in 1949 and presided over a successful team that gradually aged and declined.
Rated: for Overall Experience
ARMSTRONG STREET SUNSHINE WEST VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Bardsley Street in Sunshine West.
Warwick Windridge Armstrong was an Australian cricketer who played 50 Test matches between 1902 and 1921. An all-rounder, he captained Australia in ten Test matches between 1920 and 1921, and was undefeated, winning eight Tests and drawing two.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Bardsley Street in Sunshine West.
Warwick Windridge Armstrong was an Australian cricketer who played 50 Test matches between 1902 and 1921. An all-rounder, he captained Australia in ten Test matches between 1920 and 1921, and was undefeated, winning eight Tests and drawing two.
Rated: for Overall Experience
BARDSLEY STREET SUNSHINE WEST VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Bardsley Street in Sunshine West.
Warren "Curly" Bardsley (6 December 1882 – 20 January 1954) was an Australian Test cricketer. An opening batsman, Bardsley played 41 Tests between 1909 and 1926 and over 200 first-class games for New South Wales. He was Wisden's Cricketer of the Year in 1910. Warren Bardsley was 43 years old when he made his last Test tour of England, in 1926. After captain Herbie Collins was felled by illness after the Second Test, the captaincy duties fell on Bardsley, despite his inexperience in that field. Both matches under Bardsley's tenure ended in a draw. He was also the oldest captain to make captaincy debut at the age of 43 years and 216 days.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Bardsley Street in Sunshine West.
Warren "Curly" Bardsley (6 December 1882 – 20 January 1954) was an Australian Test cricketer. An opening batsman, Bardsley played 41 Tests between 1909 and 1926 and over 200 first-class games for New South Wales. He was Wisden's Cricketer of the Year in 1910. Warren Bardsley was 43 years old when he made his last Test tour of England, in 1926. After captain Herbie Collins was felled by illness after the Second Test, the captaincy duties fell on Bardsley, despite his inexperience in that field. Both matches under Bardsley's tenure ended in a draw. He was also the oldest captain to make captaincy debut at the age of 43 years and 216 days.
Rated: for Overall Experience
JARMAN COURT HOPPERS CROSSING VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Jarman Court in Hoppers Crossing.
Barrington Noel Jarman OAM (17 February 1936 – 17 July 2020) was an Australian Test cricketer and International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee. Jarman played in 19 Test matches for the Australian cricket team between 1959 and 1969, including one match as captain.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Jarman Court in Hoppers Crossing.
Barrington Noel Jarman OAM (17 February 1936 – 17 July 2020) was an Australian Test cricketer and International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee. Jarman played in 19 Test matches for the Australian cricket team between 1959 and 1969, including one match as captain.
Rated: for Overall Experience
WATSON COURT ALTONA VICTORIA
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Watson Court in Altona.
Shane Robert Watson is an Australian former cricketer, and occasional captain in all formats, who has played for Australia's national cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-handed fast-medium swing bowler who played international cricket between 2002 and 2016.
On a four day caching excursion in and around Geelong I located Watson Court in Altona.
Shane Robert Watson is an Australian former cricketer, and occasional captain in all formats, who has played for Australia's national cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-handed fast-medium swing bowler who played international cricket between 2002 and 2016.
Rated: for Overall Experience
CHAPPELL COURT SUNBURY VICTORIA
Chappell Court is one one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. Gregory Stephen Chappell AO MBE is a former cricketer who represented Australia at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals. The second of three brothers to play Test cricket, Chappell was the pre-eminent Australian batsman of his time who allied elegant stroke making to fierce concentration. Greg succeeded his brother Ian as Australian captain for the 1975/76 series against the West Indies, becoming the first player to hit a century in each.
Chappell Court is one one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. Gregory Stephen Chappell AO MBE is a former cricketer who represented Australia at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals. The second of three brothers to play Test cricket, Chappell was the pre-eminent Australian batsman of his time who allied elegant stroke making to fierce concentration. Greg succeeded his brother Ian as Australian captain for the 1975/76 series against the West Indies, becoming the first player to hit a century in each.
Rated: for Overall Experience
CHAPPELL PLACE KEILOR EAST VICTORIA
I found Chappell Place in Keilor East. Ian Michael Chappell is a former cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. He captained Australia between 1971 and 1975 before taking a central role in the breakaway World Series Cricket organisation.
I found Chappell Place in Keilor East. Ian Michael Chappell is a former cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. He captained Australia between 1971 and 1975 before taking a central role in the breakaway World Series Cricket organisation.
Rated: for Overall Experience
RYDER STREET SUNBURY VICTORIA
Ryder Street is one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. John "Jack" Ryder MBE (8 August 1889 – 3 April 1977) was a cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. He was born in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Collingwood. Ryder was known as the "King of Collingwood" for his long association with the local cricket team. An all-rounder, he claimed 612 wickets and scored 12,677 runs in 338 district matches. Ryder was a member of the selection panel for the 1926 tour of England. He played in the first four Tests, all of which were drawn, but was omitted from the fifth, in which Australia lost the Ashes. Deposed as a selector, he was surprisingly named captain for the 1928-29 home series against England.
Ryder Street is one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. John "Jack" Ryder MBE (8 August 1889 – 3 April 1977) was a cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. He was born in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Collingwood. Ryder was known as the "King of Collingwood" for his long association with the local cricket team. An all-rounder, he claimed 612 wickets and scored 12,677 runs in 338 district matches. Ryder was a member of the selection panel for the 1926 tour of England. He played in the first four Tests, all of which were drawn, but was omitted from the fifth, in which Australia lost the Ashes. Deposed as a selector, he was surprisingly named captain for the 1928-29 home series against England.
Rated: for Overall Experience
YALLOP CRESCENT SUNBURY VICTORIA
Yallop Crescent is one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. Graham Neil Yallop is a former Australian international cricketer. Yallop played Test and One Day International cricket for the Australia national cricket team between 1976 and 1984, captaining the side briefly during the World Series Cricket era in the late 1970s.
Yallop Crescent is one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. Graham Neil Yallop is a former Australian international cricketer. Yallop played Test and One Day International cricket for the Australia national cricket team between 1976 and 1984, captaining the side briefly during the World Series Cricket era in the late 1970s.
Rated: for Overall Experience
BORDER BOULEVARD SUNBURY VICTORIA
Border Boulevard is one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. Allan Robert Border AO is an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer. A batsman, Border was for many years the captain of the Australian team. His playing nickname was "A.B.". He played 156 Test matches in his career, a record until it was passed by fellow Australian Steve Waugh.
Border Boulevard is one of the many cricket themed streets in Sunbury. Allan Robert Border AO is an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer. A batsman, Border was for many years the captain of the Australian team. His playing nickname was "A.B.". He played 156 Test matches in his career, a record until it was passed by fellow Australian Steve Waugh.
Rated: for Overall Experience
WOODFULL COURT KEILOR EAST VICTORIA
I found Woodfull Court in Keilor East. William Maldon Woodfull OBE was an Australian cricketer of the 1920s and 1930s. He captained both Victoria and Australia, and was best known for his dignified and moral conduct during the tumultuous bodyline series in 1932–33.
I found Woodfull Court in Keilor East. William Maldon Woodfull OBE was an Australian cricketer of the 1920s and 1930s. He captained both Victoria and Australia, and was best known for his dignified and moral conduct during the tumultuous bodyline series in 1932–33.
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PONTING STREET WILLIAMSTOWN VICTORIA
Having a few days in Victoria to get a few caches. Off the Spirit and straight to Paine Street and then on to Ponting Street. Ricky Thomas Ponting AO is an Australian cricket coach, commentator, and former cricketer. Ponting was captain of the Australian national team during its "golden era", between 2004 and 2011. As a P. E. / Classroom teacher I umpired Ricky in football and cricket when he was in Grade 5 and Grade 6 when his school competed in those sports with the school I was teaching at.
That's two Tasmanian Captains done and dusted.
Having a few days in Victoria to get a few caches. Off the Spirit and straight to Paine Street and then on to Ponting Street. Ricky Thomas Ponting AO is an Australian cricket coach, commentator, and former cricketer. Ponting was captain of the Australian national team during its "golden era", between 2004 and 2011. As a P. E. / Classroom teacher I umpired Ricky in football and cricket when he was in Grade 5 and Grade 6 when his school competed in those sports with the school I was teaching at.
That's two Tasmanian Captains done and dusted.
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PAINE STREET NEWPORT VICTORIA
Having a few days in Victoria to get a few caches. Off the Spirit and straight to Paine Street. It was just light enough for the photos.Timothy David Paine (born 8 December 1984) is an Australian cricketer and a former captain of the Australia national cricket team in Test cricket. A right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper, he plays for the Tasmanian Tigers in Australian domestic cricket and was the captain of the Hobart Hurricanes before his selection for Australia in the 2017–18 Ashes series.
Having a few days in Victoria to get a few caches. Off the Spirit and straight to Paine Street. It was just light enough for the photos.Timothy David Paine (born 8 December 1984) is an Australian cricketer and a former captain of the Australia national cricket team in Test cricket. A right-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper, he plays for the Tasmanian Tigers in Australian domestic cricket and was the captain of the Hobart Hurricanes before his selection for Australia in the 2017–18 Ashes series.
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S41 02.351 E145 52.513 MORRIS STREET COOEE TASMANIA
Arthur Robert Morris MBE was an Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener, Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's Invincibles side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948.
Arthur Robert Morris MBE was an Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener, Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's Invincibles side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948.
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S41 11.228 E146 20.843 CLARKE STREET DEVONPORT TASMANIA
Michael John Clarke AO is an Australian former cricketer. He was captain of the Australian cricket team in both Test and One Day International between 2011 and 2015, leading Australia to victory in the 2015 Cricket World Cup. He also served as captain of the Twenty20 International side between 2007 and 2010.
Michael John Clarke AO is an Australian former cricketer. He was captain of the Australian cricket team in both Test and One Day International between 2011 and 2015, leading Australia to victory in the 2015 Cricket World Cup. He also served as captain of the Twenty20 International side between 2007 and 2010.
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S41 05.721 E146 49.944 BROWN AVENUE GEORGE TOWN TASMANIA
I found a Brown Street nearer to home but there was no street sign as evidence so I was pleases to accidentally discover Brown Avenue in George Town.
William Alfred Brown, OAM was an Australian cricketer who played 22 Test matches between 1934 and 1948, captaining his country in one Test. A right-handed opening batsman, his partnership with Jack Fingleton in the 1930s is regarded as one of the finest in Australian Test history.
I found a Brown Street nearer to home but there was no street sign as evidence so I was pleases to accidentally discover Brown Avenue in George Town.
William Alfred Brown, OAM was an Australian cricketer who played 22 Test matches between 1934 and 1948, captaining his country in one Test. A right-handed opening batsman, his partnership with Jack Fingleton in the 1930s is regarded as one of the finest in Australian Test history.
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S41 05.849 E146 49.991 SIMPSON AVENUE GEORGE TOWN TASMANIA
I found a Simpson Street in another town but there was no sign so fortunately there was a Simpson Avenue in George Town.
Robert Baddeley Simpson AO is a former cricketer who played for New South Wales, Western Australia and Australia, captaining the national team from 1963/64 until 1967/68, and again in 1977–78. He later had a highly successful term as the coach of the Australian team. He is also known as Bobby or Simmo.
I found a Simpson Street in another town but there was no sign so fortunately there was a Simpson Avenue in George Town.
Robert Baddeley Simpson AO is a former cricketer who played for New South Wales, Western Australia and Australia, captaining the national team from 1963/64 until 1967/68, and again in 1977–78. He later had a highly successful term as the coach of the Australian team. He is also known as Bobby or Simmo.
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S42 54.191 E147 19.155 RICHARDSON AVENUE DYNNYRNE TASMANIA
Victor York Richardson OBE (7 September 1894 – 30 October 1969) was a leading Australian sportsman of the 1920s and 1930s, captaining the Australia cricket team and the South Australia Australian rules football team, representing Australia in baseball and South Australia in golf, winning the South Australian state tennis title and also being a leading local player in lacrosse, basketball and swimming.
Victor York Richardson OBE (7 September 1894 – 30 October 1969) was a leading Australian sportsman of the 1920s and 1930s, captaining the Australia cricket team and the South Australia Australian rules football team, representing Australia in baseball and South Australia in golf, winning the South Australian state tennis title and also being a leading local player in lacrosse, basketball and swimming.
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S42 53.365 E147 26.896 BRADMAN STREET CLARENDON VALE TASMANIA
In his tenure as our Test skipper from 1936 until 1948 Donald Bradman won all four contested series, against England (thrice) and India, tallying 3,147 runs at an average of 89.91, including 10 Test centuries and four Test double centuries.
In his tenure as our Test skipper from 1936 until 1948 Donald Bradman won all four contested series, against England (thrice) and India, tallying 3,147 runs at an average of 89.91, including 10 Test centuries and four Test double centuries.
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S42 52.652 E147 18.580 HILL STREET WEST HOBART
Clement "Clem" Hill was an Australian cricketer who played 49 Test matches as a specialist batsman between 1896 and 1912. He captained the Australian team in ten Tests, winning five and losing five.
Clement "Clem" Hill was an Australian cricketer who played 49 Test matches as a specialist batsman between 1896 and 1912. He captained the Australian team in ten Tests, winning five and losing five.
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S42 52.315 E147 18.290 DARLING PARADE MOUNT STUART TASMANIA
Joseph Darling CBE was an Australian cricketer who played 34 Test matches as a specialist batsman between 1894 and 1905. As captain, he led Australia in a total of 21 Tests, winning seven and losing four. In Test cricket, he scored 1,657 runs at an average of 28.56 per innings, including three centuries.
Joseph Darling CBE was an Australian cricketer who played 34 Test matches as a specialist batsman between 1894 and 1905. As captain, he led Australia in a total of 21 Tests, winning seven and losing four. In Test cricket, he scored 1,657 runs at an average of 28.56 per innings, including three centuries.
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S42 51.612 E147 17.818 NOBLE DRIVE NEW TOWN TASMANIA
Montague Alfred Noble was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. A right-hand batsman, right-handed bowler who could deliver both medium pace and off-break bowling, capable fieldsman and tactically sound captain, Noble is considered one of the great Australian all-rounders.
Montague Alfred Noble was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. A right-hand batsman, right-handed bowler who could deliver both medium pace and off-break bowling, capable fieldsman and tactically sound captain, Noble is considered one of the great Australian all-rounders.
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S42 49.622 E147 16.530 BOOTH AVENUE GLENORCHY
I located Booth Avenue in Glenorchy.
Brian Charles Booth is a former Australian cricketer who played in 29 Test matches between 1961 and 1966, and 93 first-class matches for New South Wales. He captained Australia for two Tests during the 1965–66 Ashes series while regular captain Bob Simpson was absent due to illness and injury.
I located Booth Avenue in Glenorchy.
Brian Charles Booth is a former Australian cricketer who played in 29 Test matches between 1961 and 1966, and 93 first-class matches for New South Wales. He captained Australia for two Tests during the 1965–66 Ashes series while regular captain Bob Simpson was absent due to illness and injury.
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S41 25.067 E147 06.045 HUGHES COURT WESTERN JUNCTION TASMANIA
On my way to Hobart for a specialist appointment so decided to get a few Cricket Captains along the way. Found kim Hughes near the Launceston Airport.
Kimberley John Hughes is a former cricketer who played for Western Australia, Natal and Australia. He captained Australia in 28 Test matches between 1979 and 1984 before captaining a rebel Australian team in a tour of South Africa, a country which at the time was subject to a sporting boycott opposing apartheid.
On my way to Hobart for a specialist appointment so decided to get a few Cricket Captains along the way. Found kim Hughes near the Launceston Airport.
Kimberley John Hughes is a former cricketer who played for Western Australia, Natal and Australia. He captained Australia in 28 Test matches between 1979 and 1984 before captaining a rebel Australian team in a tour of South Africa, a country which at the time was subject to a sporting boycott opposing apartheid.
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S41 25.127 E147 08.096 TAYLOR STREET INVERMAY TASMANIA
Mark Anthony Taylor AO is a former Australian cricketer and currently a Cricket Australia director and Nine Network commentator. He was Test opening batsman from 1988 to 1999, as well as captain from 1994 to 1999, succeeding Allan Border. His predominant fielding position was first slip.
Mark Anthony Taylor AO is a former Australian cricketer and currently a Cricket Australia director and Nine Network commentator. He was Test opening batsman from 1988 to 1999, as well as captain from 1994 to 1999, succeeding Allan Border. His predominant fielding position was first slip.
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S41 26.165 E147 11.040 CRAIG STREET WAVERLEY TASMANIA
Ian Craig was Australia's youngest Test cricket captain when he was was promoted to captain when Australia toured South Africa in 1957-58. He was a middle-order batsman and was the youngest player to play Test cricket for Australia when he debuted in 1953 aged 17 years and 239 days.
Ian Craig was Australia's youngest Test cricket captain when he was was promoted to captain when Australia toured South Africa in 1957-58. He was a middle-order batsman and was the youngest player to play Test cricket for Australia when he debuted in 1953 aged 17 years and 239 days.
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Pat Cummins has been honoured.
S37 29.866 E143 50.777
Creswick to Ballarat Rd.
S37 29.866 E143 50.777
Creswick to Ballarat Rd.
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S41 27.395 E147 08.890 COLLINS STREET SOUTH LAUNCESTON TASMANIA
I knew of this street so it was only a short detour whilst driving past to get the required photo.
Herbert (Herbie) Leslie Collins (21 January 1888 – 28 May 1959) was an Australian cricketer who played 19 Tests between 1921 and 1926. An all-rounder, he captained the Australian team in eleven Tests, winning five, losing two with another four finishing in draws. In a Test career delayed by First World War he scored 1,352 runs at an average of 45.06, including four centuries.
I knew of this street so it was only a short detour whilst driving past to get the required photo.
Herbert (Herbie) Leslie Collins (21 January 1888 – 28 May 1959) was an Australian cricketer who played 19 Tests between 1921 and 1926. An all-rounder, he captained the Australian team in eleven Tests, winning five, losing two with another four finishing in draws. In a Test career delayed by First World War he scored 1,352 runs at an average of 45.06, including four centuries.
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S41 23.326 E147 07.916 GREGORY STREET MAYFIELD TASMANIA
I knew this street was not far from home so a with a quick detour I was able to get the required photo.
David William Gregory (15 April 1845 – 4 August 1919) was an Australian cricketer. A right-handed batsman, Gregory was the first Australian national cricket captain, leading the side for the first three recognized Test matches between England and Australia in March and April 1877 and January 1879.
I knew this street was not far from home so a with a quick detour I was able to get the required photo.
David William Gregory (15 April 1845 – 4 August 1919) was an Australian cricketer. A right-handed batsman, Gregory was the first Australian national cricket captain, leading the side for the first three recognized Test matches between England and Australia in March and April 1877 and January 1879.
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S41 30.694 E147 03.796 SCOTT STREET HADSPEN TASMANIA.
Henry James Herbert "Tup" Scott (26 December 1858 – 23 September 1910) was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Test cricket for Australia. He acquired his nickname during a cricket tour of England in 1884 from his love of London sightseeing tours which cost two pence or "tuppence"
Thank you for the cache.
Henry James Herbert "Tup" Scott (26 December 1858 – 23 September 1910) was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Test cricket for Australia. He acquired his nickname during a cricket tour of England in 1884 from his love of London sightseeing tours which cost two pence or "tuppence"
Thank you for the cache.
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S41 34.484 E147 07.265 SMITH STREET LONGFORD TASMANIA
Drove past this today in Longford.
Steven Peter Devereux Smith is an Australian international cricketer and the current vice-captain of the Australia national cricket team in Tests. He was the former captain of the Australian national team.
Thank you for the series.
Drove past this today in Longford.
Steven Peter Devereux Smith is an Australian international cricketer and the current vice-captain of the Australia national cricket team in Tests. He was the former captain of the Australian national team.
Thank you for the series.
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Hill St Ballarat
S37 35.379 E143 49.846
Thanks eudes for this series.
S37 35.379 E143 49.846
Thanks eudes for this series.
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Gregory st ballarat
S37 32.668 E143 51.000
Spotted this today in ballarat.
Captain from the past.
Thanks eudes.
S37 32.668 E143 51.000
Spotted this today in ballarat.
Captain from the past.
Thanks eudes.
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Darling st ballarat
S37 34.540 E143 50.691
Joe Darling from a long time ago.
Thanks eudes.
S37 34.540 E143 50.691
Joe Darling from a long time ago.
Thanks eudes.
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S37 20.424 e144 09.016
Smith st Daylesford
Cheers
Smith st Daylesford
Cheers
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Simpson st Ballarat
S37 32.416 e143 52.508
Thanks
S37 32.416 e143 52.508
Thanks
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Bradman Street, Busselton
Took this photo last month when in the 'Cricketers area' of Busselton with Rach2. Many streets around here are named after cricketers. TFTC
Was lucky enough to be in Adelaide in 2010 and made the Bradman Museum a 'must do.'
The man, The LEGEND
Sir Donald George Bradman, AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001), nicknamed "The Don", was an Australian international cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time.[3] Bradman's career Test batting average of 99.94 has been cited as the greatest achievement by any sportsman in any major sport.[4]
The story that the young Bradman practised alone with a cricket stump and a golf ball is part of Australian folklore.[5] Bradman's meteoric rise from bush cricket to the Australian Test team took just over two years. Before his 22nd birthday, he had set many records for top scoring, some of which still stand, and became Australia's sporting idol at the height of the Great Depression.
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Hassett Way, Busselton
Well here we go another test captain and one that hasn't been done yet. This area of Busselton in WA has a few streets/roads around here named after cricketers. Missed getting this one last month when getting a GC in the area so today was the day to drive a little south and get a snap
TFTC Arthur Lindsay Hassett MBE (28 August 1913 – 16 June 1993) was a cricketer who played for Victoria and Australia. The diminutive Hassett was an elegant middle-order batsman, described by Wisden as, "... a master of nearly every stroke ... his superb timing, nimble footwork and strong wrists enabled him to make batting look a simple matter".[1][2] His sporting career at school singled him out as a precocious talent, but he took a number of seasons to secure a regular place in first-class cricket and initially struggled to make large scores. Selected for the 1938 tour of England with only one first-class century to his name, Hassett established himself with three consecutive first-class tons at the start of the campaign. Although he struggled in the Tests, he played a crucial role in Australia's win in the Fourth Test, with a composed display in the run-chase which sealed the retention of the Ashes. Upon returning to Australia, he distinguished himself in domestic cricket with a series of high scores, becoming the only player to score two centuries in a match against Bill O'Reilly—widely regarded as the best bowler in the world.
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S33° 20.173' E115° 38.611'
Brown Street, Bunbury
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport.
William Alfred Brown, OAM (31 July 1912 – 16 March 2008) was an Australian cricketer who played 22 Tests between 1934 and 1948, captaining his country in one Test. A right-handed opening batsman, his partnership with Jack Fingleton in the 1930s is regarded as one of the finest in Australian Test history.[1] After the interruption of World War II, Brown was a member of the team dubbed "The Invincibles", who toured England in 1948 without defeat under the leadership of Don Bradman. In a match in November 1947, Brown was the unwitting victim of the first instance of "Mankading".
Brown Street, Bunbury
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport.
William Alfred Brown, OAM (31 July 1912 – 16 March 2008) was an Australian cricketer who played 22 Tests between 1934 and 1948, captaining his country in one Test. A right-handed opening batsman, his partnership with Jack Fingleton in the 1930s is regarded as one of the finest in Australian Test history.[1] After the interruption of World War II, Brown was a member of the team dubbed "The Invincibles", who toured England in 1948 without defeat under the leadership of Don Bradman. In a match in November 1947, Brown was the unwitting victim of the first instance of "Mankading".
Rated: for Overall Experience
S33° 20.404' E115° 38.487'
Johnson Street, South Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport.
Ian William Geddes Johnson, CBE (8 December 1917 – 9 October 1998) was an Australian cricketer who played 45 Test matches as a slow off-break bowler between 1946 and 1956. Johnson captured 109 Test wickets at an average of 29.19 runs per wicket and as a lower order batsman made 1,000 runs at an average of 22.92 runs per dismissal. He captained the Australian team in 17 Tests, winning seven and losing five, with a further five drawn. Despite this record, he is better known as the captain who lost consecutive Ashes series against England.
Johnson Street, South Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport.
Ian William Geddes Johnson, CBE (8 December 1917 – 9 October 1998) was an Australian cricketer who played 45 Test matches as a slow off-break bowler between 1946 and 1956. Johnson captured 109 Test wickets at an average of 29.19 runs per wicket and as a lower order batsman made 1,000 runs at an average of 22.92 runs per dismissal. He captained the Australian team in 17 Tests, winning seven and losing five, with a further five drawn. Despite this record, he is better known as the captain who lost consecutive Ashes series against England.
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S33° 19.762' E115° 37.977' - a double whammy here with Scott Street
Simpson Street, Bunbury
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport. I can't say I remember watching Bobby Simpson, possibly only a match of two
Robert Baddeley Simpson AO (born 3 February 1936) is a former cricketer who played for New South Wales, Western Australia and Australia, captaining the national team from 1963/64 until 1967/68, and again in 1977–78. He later had a highly successful term as the coach of the Australian team. He is also known as Bobby or Simmo.
Simpson played as a right-handed batsman and semi-regular leg spin bowler. After ten years in retirement, he returned to the spotlight at age 41 to captain Australia during the era of World Series Cricket.
Simpson Street, Bunbury
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport. I can't say I remember watching Bobby Simpson, possibly only a match of two
Robert Baddeley Simpson AO (born 3 February 1936) is a former cricketer who played for New South Wales, Western Australia and Australia, captaining the national team from 1963/64 until 1967/68, and again in 1977–78. He later had a highly successful term as the coach of the Australian team. He is also known as Bobby or Simmo.
Simpson played as a right-handed batsman and semi-regular leg spin bowler. After ten years in retirement, he returned to the spotlight at age 41 to captain Australia during the era of World Series Cricket.
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S33° 19.762' E115° 37.977' - a bit of a double whammy here as there is also Simpson Street
Scott Street, Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport
Henry James Herbert "Tup" Scott (26 December 1858 – 23 September 1910) was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Test cricket for Australia. He acquired his nickname during a cricket tour of England in 1884 from his love of London sightseeing tours which cost two pence or "tuppence".
He retired from cricket and set up a practice in the rural New South Wales town of Scone, where he later served as mayor and chief magistrate. He died at Scone of typhoid in 1910.
Scott Street, Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket, it would have to be my favourite sport
Henry James Herbert "Tup" Scott (26 December 1858 – 23 September 1910) was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Test cricket for Australia. He acquired his nickname during a cricket tour of England in 1884 from his love of London sightseeing tours which cost two pence or "tuppence".
He retired from cricket and set up a practice in the rural New South Wales town of Scone, where he later served as mayor and chief magistrate. He died at Scone of typhoid in 1910.
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S33° 20.695' E115° 38.629'
Clarke Street, South Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket and I use to enjoy watching Michael Clarke
Michael John Clarke (born 2 April 1981) is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer. He led Australia to their 5th Cricket World Cup triumph, when his team were victorious in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the MCG against New Zealand.[2] He is regarded as one of the best batsmen of his generation.
He is the first captain for Australia in Twenty20 Internationals. His ODI shirt number of 23 was passed on to him by Shane Warne after his international retirement. Nicknamed "Pup",[3] he is a right-handed middle-order batsman, an occasional left-arm orthodox spin bowler and also a slip catcher. He represented New South Wales at a domestic level.
In January 2011, Clarke stood down as captain of the Australian Twenty20 cricket team to concentrate on his Test and ODI performance.[4]
Clarke Street, South Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so he read out the names and since I worked at the local council 40 years ago I still remember a lot of the old street names. If you sat there inputting different things for each property within the shire, e.g bin numbers, electoral zone, size of block, etc names stick.
I do love my cricket and I use to enjoy watching Michael Clarke
Michael John Clarke (born 2 April 1981) is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer. He led Australia to their 5th Cricket World Cup triumph, when his team were victorious in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the MCG against New Zealand.[2] He is regarded as one of the best batsmen of his generation.
He is the first captain for Australia in Twenty20 Internationals. His ODI shirt number of 23 was passed on to him by Shane Warne after his international retirement. Nicknamed "Pup",[3] he is a right-handed middle-order batsman, an occasional left-arm orthodox spin bowler and also a slip catcher. He represented New South Wales at a domestic level.
In January 2011, Clarke stood down as captain of the Australian Twenty20 cricket team to concentrate on his Test and ODI performance.[4]
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S33° 20.846' E115° 38.133'
Gregory Street, South Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor came across this cache last night and since I use to work at the local council 40 years ago some names/streets were familiar especially in older areas.
Sydney Edward Gregory (14 April 1870 – 1 August 1929), sometimes known as Edward Sydney Gregory, was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. At the time of his retirement, he had played a world-record 58 Test matches during a career spanning 1890 to 1912. A right-handed batsman, he was also a renowned fielder, particularly at cover point.
Test debut: vs. England at Lord's, London, 21–23 July 1890.
Final Test: vs. England at The Oval, London, 19–22 August 1912.
Highest Test score: 201 vs. England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 14–20 December 1894. This was the first instance in which a double-century was scored in a Test on an Australian cricket ground.
Captaincy record: Gregory captained Australia six times, winning two and losing one (three drawn).
Syd Gregory was one of Wisden's five Cricketers of the Year in 1897.
Syd Gregory has played the most Test matches by a non-Englishman at Lord's.
Gregory Street, South Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor came across this cache last night and since I use to work at the local council 40 years ago some names/streets were familiar especially in older areas.
Sydney Edward Gregory (14 April 1870 – 1 August 1929), sometimes known as Edward Sydney Gregory, was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. At the time of his retirement, he had played a world-record 58 Test matches during a career spanning 1890 to 1912. A right-handed batsman, he was also a renowned fielder, particularly at cover point.
Test debut: vs. England at Lord's, London, 21–23 July 1890.
Final Test: vs. England at The Oval, London, 19–22 August 1912.
Highest Test score: 201 vs. England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, 14–20 December 1894. This was the first instance in which a double-century was scored in a Test on an Australian cricket ground.
Captaincy record: Gregory captained Australia six times, winning two and losing one (three drawn).
Syd Gregory was one of Wisden's five Cricketers of the Year in 1897.
Syd Gregory has played the most Test matches by a non-Englishman at Lord's.
Rated: for Overall Experience
S33° 20.118' E115° 39.180' - Trott St, East Bunbury, WA
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so we went checking for names. Well this one was the easiest to know where it was because I lived on this street for three years and my kids attended the school here. Was a great street and we use to have a street Christmas Party down the end
George Henry Stevens "Harry" Trott (5 August 1866 – 9 November 1917) was an Australian cricketer who played 24 Test matches as an all-rounder between 1888 and 1898. Although Trott was a versatile batsman, spin bowler and outstanding fielder, "... it is as a captain that he is best remembered, an understanding judge of human nature".
Trott made his Test debut in 1888, on a tour of England, and would tour England another three times (in 1890, 1893 and 1896), scoring more than 1000 runs on each occasion. For the 1896 tour, Trott was elected captain by his teammates. Despite England winning the series two Tests to one and retaining The Ashes, Trott's ability as a captain was highly regarded. In the return series in Australia during the 1897–98 season, Trott's team was more successful, winning the five-Test series 4–1 and regaining The Ashes. At a time when the federation of the Australian colonies was under discussion, the victory saw Trott praised as a "national institution" and his team as having "done more for the federation of Australian hearts than all the big delegates put together"
A severe mental illness abruptly ended Trott's Test career at the age of 31. After a series of seizures in 1898, he suffered from insomnia, apathy, and memory loss. Failing to recover lucidity, he was committed to a psychiatric hospital for over a year. After he was discharged, he eventually returned to cricket, and continued to play for his state, Victoria, and club, South Melbourne, into his forties. After his retirement, Trott served as a selector for Victoria for a number of years. Outside of cricket, he worked as a postman and mail sorter. He died of cancer in 1917, aged 51.
Mr dimor saw this cache last night so we went checking for names. Well this one was the easiest to know where it was because I lived on this street for three years and my kids attended the school here. Was a great street and we use to have a street Christmas Party down the end
George Henry Stevens "Harry" Trott (5 August 1866 – 9 November 1917) was an Australian cricketer who played 24 Test matches as an all-rounder between 1888 and 1898. Although Trott was a versatile batsman, spin bowler and outstanding fielder, "... it is as a captain that he is best remembered, an understanding judge of human nature".
Trott made his Test debut in 1888, on a tour of England, and would tour England another three times (in 1890, 1893 and 1896), scoring more than 1000 runs on each occasion. For the 1896 tour, Trott was elected captain by his teammates. Despite England winning the series two Tests to one and retaining The Ashes, Trott's ability as a captain was highly regarded. In the return series in Australia during the 1897–98 season, Trott's team was more successful, winning the five-Test series 4–1 and regaining The Ashes. At a time when the federation of the Australian colonies was under discussion, the victory saw Trott praised as a "national institution" and his team as having "done more for the federation of Australian hearts than all the big delegates put together"
A severe mental illness abruptly ended Trott's Test career at the age of 31. After a series of seizures in 1898, he suffered from insomnia, apathy, and memory loss. Failing to recover lucidity, he was committed to a psychiatric hospital for over a year. After he was discharged, he eventually returned to cricket, and continued to play for his state, Victoria, and club, South Melbourne, into his forties. After his retirement, Trott served as a selector for Victoria for a number of years. Outside of cricket, he worked as a postman and mail sorter. He died of cancer in 1917, aged 51.
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Morris St Prospect- found while going for a walk before football game at St. Patrick’s College. Arthur Morris was a left handed batsman who played 46 tests between1946 and 1955.
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Scott Street in Beauty Point in northern Tasmania, for... Tup Scott, Australian captain 1886.. thanks..!!
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Johnson St, Maffra - I happened to be in Maffra for work today and realised that this is actually the name of the main street! Lol! 
So a quick happy snap outside the pub of the street sign and I was on my way. TFTC EuDes
So a quick happy snap outside the pub of the street sign and I was on my way. TFTC EuDesRated: for Overall Experience
Requiring a TOP cache for the scavenger hunt, I searched the local towns and this is the only street left in Traralgon that qualifies for the four TOP caches' FTF.
Booth Court, Traralgon - I wasn't even aware this street existed and actually thought that the street leading into it was a court. Fascinating! A nice walk to a part of town I've never experienced before. TFTC EuDes!
Booth Court, Traralgon - I wasn't even aware this street existed and actually thought that the street leading into it was a court. Fascinating! A nice walk to a part of town I've never experienced before. TFTC EuDes!
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In Greystanes NSW we have a number of streets named after Australian Male Cricket Captains at these coords Richie Benaud meets Bob Simpson.
Richard "Richie" Benaud, OBE (6 October 1930 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who, after his retirement from international cricket in 1964, became a highly regarded commentator on the game. Benaud was born in Penrith, New South Wales, in 1930.
Benaud was a Test cricket all-rounder, blending leg spin bowling with lower-order batting aggression. Along with fellow bowling all-rounder Alan Davidson, he helped restore Australia to the top of world cricket in the late 1950s and early 1960s after a slump in the early 1950s. In 1958 he became Australia's Test captain until his retirement in 1964. He became the first player to reach 200 wickets and 2,000 runs in Test cricket, arriving at that milestone in 1963.
Thanks for the Locationless EuDes & Wikipedia for the information above
Richard "Richie" Benaud, OBE (6 October 1930 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who, after his retirement from international cricket in 1964, became a highly regarded commentator on the game. Benaud was born in Penrith, New South Wales, in 1930.
Benaud was a Test cricket all-rounder, blending leg spin bowling with lower-order batting aggression. Along with fellow bowling all-rounder Alan Davidson, he helped restore Australia to the top of world cricket in the late 1950s and early 1960s after a slump in the early 1950s. In 1958 he became Australia's Test captain until his retirement in 1964. He became the first player to reach 200 wickets and 2,000 runs in Test cricket, arriving at that milestone in 1963.
Thanks for the Locationless EuDes & Wikipedia for the information above
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Jarman Ave,Manning, W.A.
This my 500th find. I found the cache, got FTF within it and
participated in the Scavenged games looking for a cache name with TOP in it.
Yah Woo. Happy Days
This my 500th find. I found the cache, got FTF within it and
participated in the Scavenged games looking for a cache name with TOP in it.
Yah Woo. Happy Days
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Steve Waugh - Waugh Street in Invermay. My son lives nearby so a slight detour on a geocaching trip and another tick for the day
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Henry James Herbert "Tup" Scott (26 December 1858 – 23 September 1910)
'Tup' was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Test cricket for Australia. He acquired his nickname during a cricket tour of England in 1884 from his love of London sightseeing tours which cost two pence or "tuppence".
He captained Australia in the 1886 tour of England but he remained in England at the tour's conclusion to pursue a career in medicine, and played no further first-class cricket.
Scott returned to Australia as a qualified medical practitioner. He retired from cricket and set up a practice in the rural New South Wales town of Scone, where he later served as mayor and chief magistrate. He died at Scone of typhoid in 1910.
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'Tup' was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Test cricket for Australia. He acquired his nickname during a cricket tour of England in 1884 from his love of London sightseeing tours which cost two pence or "tuppence".
He captained Australia in the 1886 tour of England but he remained in England at the tour's conclusion to pursue a career in medicine, and played no further first-class cricket.
Scott returned to Australia as a qualified medical practitioner. He retired from cricket and set up a practice in the rural New South Wales town of Scone, where he later served as mayor and chief magistrate. He died at Scone of typhoid in 1910.
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Found Taylor St at North Curl Curl while collecting some moveables and a trig nearby. Quite often in Mark "Tubby" Taylor's test and state career there was no way through his defence especially the day he scored his highest score of 334 not out when he declared as he didn't think he was good enough to pass Sir Don Bradman's highest test score. Thanks for the Locationless EuDes
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At the same junction is one for William Morris "Bill" Lawry, AM (born 11 February 1937) is a former cricketer who played for Victoria andAustralia. He captained Australia in 25 Tests, winning nine, losing eight and drawing eight, and led Australia in the inaugural One Day International match, played in 1971. An opening batsman with a reputation for resolute defence, he had the ability to spend long periods of time at the crease. S 33 49.657 E 150 56.728
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near my parents place is a number of streets named after cricketers. Here is Sir Donald Bradman AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001), often referred to as "The Don", was an Australian cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest Test batsman of all time. Bradman's careerTest batting average of 99.94 is often cited as the greatest achievement by any sportsman in any major sport.[
When Bradman died, Time allocated a space in its "Milestones" column for an obituary:
... Australian icon considered by many to be the pre-eminent sportsman of all time ... One of Australia's most beloved heroes, he was revered abroad as well. When Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years in prison, his first question to an Australian visitor was, "Is Sir Donald Bradman still alive?" S33 49.657 E 150 56.728
When Bradman died, Time allocated a space in its "Milestones" column for an obituary:
... Australian icon considered by many to be the pre-eminent sportsman of all time ... One of Australia's most beloved heroes, he was revered abroad as well. When Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years in prison, his first question to an Australian visitor was, "Is Sir Donald Bradman still alive?" S33 49.657 E 150 56.728
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Collins Street Evandale . This street borders the Evandale Market which is held every Sunday. The market has fresh produce, bric a brac, plants, chickens and clothes - well these are things I have bought from the market !
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Lindwall Street
Upper Mt Gravatt, Qld
Raymond Russell Lindwall MBE (3 October 1921 – 23 June 1996) was a cicketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He also played top-flight rugby league football with St George, appearing in two grand finals for the club before retiring to fully concentrate on Test cricket.
A right-arm fast bowler of express pace, Lindwall was widely regarded as the greatest pace bowler of his era and one of the finest of all time. Together with Keith Miller, Lindwall formed a new-ball pairing regarded as one of the greatest to have played cricket. In 2000, Lindwall was named in the Australian Cricket Board’s Team of the Century.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
Thanks for the cache EuDes.
Upper Mt Gravatt, Qld
Raymond Russell Lindwall MBE (3 October 1921 – 23 June 1996) was a cicketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He also played top-flight rugby league football with St George, appearing in two grand finals for the club before retiring to fully concentrate on Test cricket.
A right-arm fast bowler of express pace, Lindwall was widely regarded as the greatest pace bowler of his era and one of the finest of all time. Together with Keith Miller, Lindwall formed a new-ball pairing regarded as one of the greatest to have played cricket. In 2000, Lindwall was named in the Australian Cricket Board’s Team of the Century.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
Thanks for the cache EuDes.
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Bardsley Ave
Greenslopes, Qld.
Warren "Curly" Bardsley (6 December 1882 – 20 January 1954) was an Australian Test cricketer. An opening batsman, Bardsley played 41 Tests between 1909 and 1926 and over 200 first-class games for NSW. He was Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year in 1910.
Bardsley was appointed captain in 1926 aged 43 replacing the ailing Herb Collins in the third test of the 1926 Ashes series in England. The 1926 tour was a tough one for Australia, who relinquished the Ashes for the first time since 1912.
Warren Bardsley was a serious man, a teetotaller and a vegetarian. He was an early fitness fanatic so much so that he was regarded as an eccentric. But his fitness enabled him to play first class cricket until he was 50 years old. He died in 1954.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
Thanks EuDes
Greenslopes, Qld.
Warren "Curly" Bardsley (6 December 1882 – 20 January 1954) was an Australian Test cricketer. An opening batsman, Bardsley played 41 Tests between 1909 and 1926 and over 200 first-class games for NSW. He was Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year in 1910.
Bardsley was appointed captain in 1926 aged 43 replacing the ailing Herb Collins in the third test of the 1926 Ashes series in England. The 1926 tour was a tough one for Australia, who relinquished the Ashes for the first time since 1912.
Warren Bardsley was a serious man, a teetotaller and a vegetarian. He was an early fitness fanatic so much so that he was regarded as an eccentric. But his fitness enabled him to play first class cricket until he was 50 years old. He died in 1954.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
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Darling Court
Karalee, Qld
Joseph "Joe" Darling CBE (21 November 1870 – 2 January 1946) was an Australian cricketer who played 34 Test matches as a specialist batsman between 1894 and 1905. As captain, he led Australia in a total of 21 Tests, winning seven and losing four. In Test cricket, he scored 1657 runs at an average of 28.56 per innings, including three centuries. Darling toured England four times with the Australian team—in 1896, 1899, 1902 and 1905; the last three tours as captain. He was captain of the Australian cricket team in England in 1902, widely recognised as one of the best teams in Australian cricket history.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
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Karalee, Qld
Joseph "Joe" Darling CBE (21 November 1870 – 2 January 1946) was an Australian cricketer who played 34 Test matches as a specialist batsman between 1894 and 1905. As captain, he led Australia in a total of 21 Tests, winning seven and losing four. In Test cricket, he scored 1657 runs at an average of 28.56 per innings, including three centuries. Darling toured England four times with the Australian team—in 1896, 1899, 1902 and 1905; the last three tours as captain. He was captain of the Australian cricket team in England in 1902, widely recognised as one of the best teams in Australian cricket history.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
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Clarke Cresent
Rapid Creek NT
Michael John CLARKE (Born 2 April 1981) is a professional Australian cricketer and the captain of the Australian cricket team for Test cricket. Nicknamed 'Pup' and 'Clarkey', he is a right- handed middle-order batsman, an occasional left-arm orthodox spin bowler and also a slip catcher. Michael Clarke was awarded Test Player of the year in 2009, 2012, 2013 & 2104.
Clarke also won the Allan Border Medal four times 2005, 2009 (jointly with Ricky Ponting) 2012 & 2013. Only Ponting has won it as many times. THanks EuDes for this great locationless.
Rapid Creek NT
Michael John CLARKE (Born 2 April 1981) is a professional Australian cricketer and the captain of the Australian cricket team for Test cricket. Nicknamed 'Pup' and 'Clarkey', he is a right- handed middle-order batsman, an occasional left-arm orthodox spin bowler and also a slip catcher. Michael Clarke was awarded Test Player of the year in 2009, 2012, 2013 & 2104.
Clarke also won the Allan Border Medal four times 2005, 2009 (jointly with Ricky Ponting) 2012 & 2013. Only Ponting has won it as many times. THanks EuDes for this great locationless.
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Spotted in Darwin recently.
Ian David Craig (12 June 1935 – 16 November 2014) was an Australian Test cricketer who represented Australia in 11 Tests between 1953 and 1958. A slightly built right-handed batsman, Craig holds the record for being the youngest Australian to make a first-class double century, gain Test selection and captain his country. Burdened by the public expectation of being the "next Bradman", Craig's career did not fulfil its early promise. In 1957, he was appointed captain of a young team as part of a regeneration plan following the decline of the national team in the mid-1950s, but a loss of form and illness forced him out of the team after one season. Craig made a comeback, but work commitments forced him to retire from first-class cricket at only 26 years of age.
Ian David Craig (12 June 1935 – 16 November 2014) was an Australian Test cricketer who represented Australia in 11 Tests between 1953 and 1958. A slightly built right-handed batsman, Craig holds the record for being the youngest Australian to make a first-class double century, gain Test selection and captain his country. Burdened by the public expectation of being the "next Bradman", Craig's career did not fulfil its early promise. In 1957, he was appointed captain of a young team as part of a regeneration plan following the decline of the national team in the mid-1950s, but a loss of form and illness forced him out of the team after one season. Craig made a comeback, but work commitments forced him to retire from first-class cricket at only 26 years of age.
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Smith Street
Darwin NT
Steven Peter Devereux "Steve" Smith is the current captain of the Australian Test team. In Dec 2014, Smith was made permanent vice-captain and was chosen to captain the Australian Test side in the 2014-2015 series against India after Michael Clarke had a severe injury to his hamstring and was ruled out of the remainder of the series. He also took over Clarke's fielding spot in the slips. Thanks EuDes for this locationless
Darwin NT
Steven Peter Devereux "Steve" Smith is the current captain of the Australian Test team. In Dec 2014, Smith was made permanent vice-captain and was chosen to captain the Australian Test side in the 2014-2015 series against India after Michael Clarke had a severe injury to his hamstring and was ruled out of the remainder of the series. He also took over Clarke's fielding spot in the slips. Thanks EuDes for this locationless
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Harvey Street
Darwin NT
Robert Neil HARVEY MBE represented Australia between 1948 - 1963, playing in 79 Test matches. He was the vice-captain of the team from 1957 until his retirement. Harvey was captain for only one Test match. In the Second Test at Lord's in 1961, when Ritchie Benaud was injured, Harvey led the team in the "Battle of the Ridge" on an erratic surface, grinding out a hard fought victory. Thanks EuDes for this locationless and history lesson
Darwin NT
Robert Neil HARVEY MBE represented Australia between 1948 - 1963, playing in 79 Test matches. He was the vice-captain of the team from 1957 until his retirement. Harvey was captain for only one Test match. In the Second Test at Lord's in 1961, when Ritchie Benaud was injured, Harvey led the team in the "Battle of the Ridge" on an erratic surface, grinding out a hard fought victory. Thanks EuDes for this locationless and history lesson
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GCA 1021 - 10157. A great locationless cache - and having lived in HOLT where all the streets are named after Australian sportsmen and sportswomen helps !
Armstrong - from the earlier days of test cricket but still good figures for an all-rounder !
Armstrong Cres in HOLT ACT.
TFTC !!
Armstrong - from the earlier days of test cricket but still good figures for an all-rounder !
Armstrong Cres in HOLT ACT.
TFTC !!
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Herbert (Herbie) Leslie Collins (21 January 1888 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales – 28 May 1959 in Little Bay, Sydney) was an Australian cricketer who played 19 Tests between 1921 and 1926. An all-rounder, he captained the Australian team in eleven Tests, winning five, losing two with another four finishing in draws. In a Test career delayed by First World War he scored 1,352 runs at an average of 45.06, including four centuries. Collins was also a successful rugby league footballer, winning the 1911 NSWRFL season's grand final with the Eastern Suburbs club and also representing Queensland.
Collins was a keen gambler, a pastime that became habitual during his time as a soldier in the Great War. After the war, he played with the Australian Imperial Forces cricket team (AIF XI) that toured England, South Africa and Australia and was later appointed captain of the team. He was not a stylish or forceful batsman, preferring to rely on nudges and deflections to score runs. His slow left arm off-spin, bowled from a two step run up, was seldom seen after the AIF XI tour. On return to Australia, he made his Test début against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) scoring 104 in the second innings; the fifth Australian to score a century on Test début. He was appointed captain of the Australian team in 1921 in South Africa, when the previous captain, Warwick Armstrong, fell ill.
The photo is taken of the Collins St sign at the corner of Elizabeth St in Hobart. In one direction along Elizabeth St is the mall, in the other direction is the bus mall.
Collins was a keen gambler, a pastime that became habitual during his time as a soldier in the Great War. After the war, he played with the Australian Imperial Forces cricket team (AIF XI) that toured England, South Africa and Australia and was later appointed captain of the team. He was not a stylish or forceful batsman, preferring to rely on nudges and deflections to score runs. His slow left arm off-spin, bowled from a two step run up, was seldom seen after the AIF XI tour. On return to Australia, he made his Test début against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) scoring 104 in the second innings; the fifth Australian to score a century on Test début. He was appointed captain of the Australian team in 1921 in South Africa, when the previous captain, Warwick Armstrong, fell ill.
The photo is taken of the Collins St sign at the corner of Elizabeth St in Hobart. In one direction along Elizabeth St is the mall, in the other direction is the bus mall.
Steve Smith.....good move.
If Michael Clarke is gone, lets look to the future. Well done CA for taking a bold move.
If Michael Clarke is gone, lets look to the future. Well done CA for taking a bold move.
Morris Avenue, Devonport, Tasmania
Arthur Robert Morris MBE (born 19 January 1922) is a former Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener, Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's Invincibles side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948. He was the leading scorer in the Tests on the tour, with three centuries. His efforts in the Fourth Test at Headingley helped Australia to reach a world record victory target of 404 on the final day. Morris was named in the Australian Cricket Board's Team of the Century in 2000 and was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2001.
Arthur Morris was vice captain of the Australian Test Cricket Team for many years, notably whilst Bradman was captain. He captained the Australian Test Cricket Team on just two occasions, both when the then captain was declared injured just before the start of a match. His zero win/2 loss record is not a fair reflection of his skills as on both occasions he was captain of a well below strength team. Further details can be found in Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Morris)
The photo added to the Gallery shows our GPS hanging from one of the Morris Avenue street signs.
Arthur Robert Morris MBE (born 19 January 1922) is a former Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener, Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's Invincibles side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948. He was the leading scorer in the Tests on the tour, with three centuries. His efforts in the Fourth Test at Headingley helped Australia to reach a world record victory target of 404 on the final day. Morris was named in the Australian Cricket Board's Team of the Century in 2000 and was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2001.
Arthur Morris was vice captain of the Australian Test Cricket Team for many years, notably whilst Bradman was captain. He captained the Australian Test Cricket Team on just two occasions, both when the then captain was declared injured just before the start of a match. His zero win/2 loss record is not a fair reflection of his skills as on both occasions he was captain of a well below strength team. Further details can be found in Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Morris)
The photo added to the Gallery shows our GPS hanging from one of the Morris Avenue street signs.
HUGHES PLACE ARMIDALE NSW
Kimberley John Hughes (nickname Claggy) was born on 26th January 1954 at Margaret River WA. He captained 28 Tests between 1979 and 1984 before captaining a "rebel" Australian team in a tour of South Africa, who at the time were subject to a sporting boycott.
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Kimberley John Hughes (nickname Claggy) was born on 26th January 1954 at Margaret River WA. He captained 28 Tests between 1979 and 1984 before captaining a "rebel" Australian team in a tour of South Africa, who at the time were subject to a sporting boycott.
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Noble Close, Ngunnawal ACT
Montague Alfred Noble (28 January 1873 – 22 June 1940) was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. A right-hand batsman, right-handed bowler who could deliver both medium pace and off-break bowling, capable fieldsman and tactically sound captain, Noble is considered as one of the great Australian all-rounders.
He scored 13,975 first class runs between 1893 and 1920 and took 624 wickets. He made 37 centuries – including a best of 284 in 1902 – and set several partnership and high-score records for his State team.
Montague Alfred Noble (28 January 1873 – 22 June 1940) was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. A right-hand batsman, right-handed bowler who could deliver both medium pace and off-break bowling, capable fieldsman and tactically sound captain, Noble is considered as one of the great Australian all-rounders.
He scored 13,975 first class runs between 1893 and 1920 and took 624 wickets. He made 37 centuries – including a best of 284 in 1902 – and set several partnership and high-score records for his State team.
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Massie Place, Nicholls ACT
Hugh Hamon Massie (11 April 1854 — 12 October 1938) was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia.
Massie's role in the 1882 Ashes Test at The Oval was almost as pivotal in deciding the result as Fred Spofforth's celebrated performance with the ball. With Charles Bannerman as his opening partner, the hard-hitting Massie scored 55 in 57 minutes from just sixty deliveries, with nine fours, to give the Australians a chance. They duly took the match to win by seven runs.
His son Robert John 'Jack' Allwright Massie was also a noted New South Wales cricketer.
Hugh Hamon Massie (11 April 1854 — 12 October 1938) was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia.
Massie's role in the 1882 Ashes Test at The Oval was almost as pivotal in deciding the result as Fred Spofforth's celebrated performance with the ball. With Charles Bannerman as his opening partner, the hard-hitting Massie scored 55 in 57 minutes from just sixty deliveries, with nine fours, to give the Australians a chance. They duly took the match to win by seven runs.
His son Robert John 'Jack' Allwright Massie was also a noted New South Wales cricketer.
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Well, of the four new On Top Downunder caches by EuDes this is the only one I can log easily. We're so bereft of streets named after important people that Watson and Darling streets are the only two in town 
Watson St is at the norther edge of our major tourist precinct. Although some of the houses are now starting to look a little tired they will still command a very hefty price at auction.
Thank you EuDes for this series of caches.
Watson St is at the norther edge of our major tourist precinct. Although some of the houses are now starting to look a little tired they will still command a very hefty price at auction.
Thank you EuDes for this series of caches.
Giffen Close, Holt, ACT....
All the streets in the Canberra suburb of Holt after named after sportspersons....and Giffen Close is named after George Giffen, Australian Test Cricketer and one time Captain. Giffen was from South Australia and up until the refurbishment of the Adelaide Oval, had one of the large grandstands at the oval named after him.
I, along with my caching brother, lived in this street for a number of years, and it remained the family home of my parents for almost 38 years....so George Giffen was/is sort of part of our family history....in around about way.
Anyway, glad I could grab Giffen to claim this one. Thanks for the locationless and for bringing me back to the old stomping ground.
All the streets in the Canberra suburb of Holt after named after sportspersons....and Giffen Close is named after George Giffen, Australian Test Cricketer and one time Captain. Giffen was from South Australia and up until the refurbishment of the Adelaide Oval, had one of the large grandstands at the oval named after him.
I, along with my caching brother, lived in this street for a number of years, and it remained the family home of my parents for almost 38 years....so George Giffen was/is sort of part of our family history....in around about way.
Anyway, glad I could grab Giffen to claim this one. Thanks for the locationless and for bringing me back to the old stomping ground.
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#GA243 - 16:15; Murdoch Street, LYNEHAM, ACT
Billy Murdoch (1854 - 1911) was Australia's second test captain. He captained Australia on four tours to England in the late 1800's. He played 19 tests, scoring 908 runs at an average of 31.31, including two centuries and one fifty. He was the first cricketer to score a double century in a test. This was against England at The Oval in 1884.
His Test captaincy record for Australia was: 16 matches, five wins, seven losses, four draws.
Murdoch also played test cricket for England against South Africa in 1982.
Murdoch Street, LYNEHAM in the ACT is named for John Murdoch an early architect and later Chief Architect in the territory. He was responsible for the design and construction of the provisional Parliament House, the Power House and the Hotel Canberra.
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Billy Murdoch (1854 - 1911) was Australia's second test captain. He captained Australia on four tours to England in the late 1800's. He played 19 tests, scoring 908 runs at an average of 31.31, including two centuries and one fifty. He was the first cricketer to score a double century in a test. This was against England at The Oval in 1884.
His Test captaincy record for Australia was: 16 matches, five wins, seven losses, four draws.
Murdoch also played test cricket for England against South Africa in 1982.
Murdoch Street, LYNEHAM in the ACT is named for John Murdoch an early architect and later Chief Architect in the territory. He was responsible for the design and construction of the provisional Parliament House, the Power House and the Hotel Canberra.
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Bill Brown captained Australia between 1945-1946.
This was in between the period of the great Don Bradman.
Brown Avenue is a street west of melbourne in a suburb called Altona Meadows.
Happy to take a smiley today on a lazy sunday.
TFTL
This was in between the period of the great Don Bradman.
Brown Avenue is a street west of melbourne in a suburb called Altona Meadows.
Happy to take a smiley today on a lazy sunday.
TFTL
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Taylor Street Broome WA
Mark Anthony Taylor, AO born 27 October 1964 in Leeton NSW, nicknamed 'Tubby' or 'Tubs' is a former Australian cricket player and Test opening batsmen from 1988-1999, as well as captain from 1994-1999, succeeding Allan Border.
Thanks EuDes for this great locationless
Mark Anthony Taylor, AO born 27 October 1964 in Leeton NSW, nicknamed 'Tubby' or 'Tubs' is a former Australian cricket player and Test opening batsmen from 1988-1999, as well as captain from 1994-1999, succeeding Allan Border.
Thanks EuDes for this great locationless
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