On Top Downunder - Australia's Test Cricket Captains (female) Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
EuDes on 08-Nov-14. Waypoint GA6968
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| Proximity: | 161m |
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Description
This is fourth in my 'On Top Downunder' series of street sign locationless caches and recognises the 19 ladies who have attained the highest on-field position in Australin women's cricket - the captain of the women's Test team since the very first Test against The Old Dart back in 1934-35.
In order to obtain a smiley for this one, you need to find a street sign with the surname of a female 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 Clark not Clarke (as opposed to the male version), Thompson not Thomson 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 women'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 19 Australian female Test Captains to be found so there are 19 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 19 separate locationless caches if you like, one for each captain.
Number |
Name |
Tests Captained |
FTF |
Date found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peden | 6 | LuckyL10n | 9/11/2014 |
| 2 | Dive | 7 | ||
| 3 | Paisley | 4 | Rapidlywild | 13/11/2014 |
| 4 | Picton | 4 | corunnaroad | 9/11/2014 |
| 5 | Allitt | 3 | ||
| 6 | Knee | 1 | ||
| 7 | Blundsen | 1 | ||
| 8 | Gordon | 5 | gooseandegg | 9/11/2014 |
| 9 | Jennings | 1 | robbo 56 | 8/11/2014 |
| 10 | Tredrea | 4 | ||
| 11 | Kennare | 4 | ||
| 12 | Thompson | 4 | geono. | 13/11/14 |
| 13 | Larsen | 10 | 2Wagtails | 29/01/2015 |
| 14 | Clark | 10 | sharnie's tribe | 23/11/2014 |
| 15 | Rolton | 2 | ||
| 16 | Fields | 3 | themd | 9/11/2014 |
| 17 | Blackwell | 1 | Sol de lune | 10/11/2014 |
| 18 | Lanning | 3 | ||
| 19 | Haynes | 1 |
And oh yes, the FTF for the 20th and any subsequent female Test Captain is up for grabs as soon as she performs her first official duty as captain after being appointed to the position (e.g. the coin toss).
Logs
With the new GCA limits on Locationless caches (maximum of 7), one of mine had to go. Alas, this one has to be the one. 
Apologies to all and thanks to those who've found it along its journey.
Apologies to all and thanks to those who've found it along its journey.S42 51.917 E147 18.517 JENNINGS STREET NEW TOWN TASMANIA
Margaret Jean Jennings is a former Australian international cricketer. A right-handed bats woman and wicket-keeper, she played 8 Tests for Australia, scoring 341 runs with a best of 104, her only century. She also captained the her country in one Test match against India in 1977. She made her Test debut against New Zealand in 1972, and her last came against India in 1977. Jennings was the first woman cricketer to have kept wicket and to have opened the batting as captain in the history of WODI.
Margaret Jean Jennings is a former Australian international cricketer. A right-handed bats woman and wicket-keeper, she played 8 Tests for Australia, scoring 341 runs with a best of 104, her only century. She also captained the her country in one Test match against India in 1977. She made her Test debut against New Zealand in 1972, and her last came against India in 1977. Jennings was the first woman cricketer to have kept wicket and to have opened the batting as captain in the history of WODI.
Rated: for Overall Experience
S42 44.259 E147 14.219 THOMPSON CRESCENT BRIDGEWATER TASMANIA
Raelee Thompson joined the Victoria Police in 1971, and retired as a Senior Sergeant in 1990. She played international women's cricket from 1972 to 1985. She was Captain of Australia in the 1984/85 Test series against England in which Australia won 2 tests to 1.
Raelee Thompson joined the Victoria Police in 1971, and retired as a Senior Sergeant in 1990. She played international women's cricket from 1972 to 1985. She was Captain of Australia in the 1984/85 Test series against England in which Australia won 2 tests to 1.
Rated: for Overall Experience
S42 01.871 E147 29.537 BLACKWELL ROAD MELTON MOWBRAY TASMANIA
Alexandra Joy Blackwell is a former professional cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia as a specialist batsman. In October 2017, she made her 250th international appearance for the Australian women's cricket team. Alex Blackwell led Australia in the Rose Bowl series in early-2010 after regular captain Jodie Fields was sidelined due to injury. They won all eight ODIs but lost all five T20 internationals. Blackwell made 235 runs at 33.57 including two fifties.
Alexandra Joy Blackwell is a former professional cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia as a specialist batsman. In October 2017, she made her 250th international appearance for the Australian women's cricket team. Alex Blackwell led Australia in the Rose Bowl series in early-2010 after regular captain Jodie Fields was sidelined due to injury. They won all eight ODIs but lost all five T20 internationals. Blackwell made 235 runs at 33.57 including two fifties.
Rated: for Overall Experience
S41 25.762 E147 08.004 GORDON STREET INVERMAY TASMANIA
Anne Gordon played in 9 test matches and 8 one-day matches for Australia. She captained the Australian team in 1976 when Australia and England played the first game of women’s cricket at Lords.
Anne Gordon played in 9 test matches and 8 one-day matches for Australia. She captained the Australian team in 1976 when Australia and England played the first game of women’s cricket at Lords.
Rated: for Overall Experience
S33° 19.939' E115° 38.115'
Picton Crescent, 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.
Muriel Picton is an Australian former cricket player, who captained the Australia national women's cricket team on four occasions. She was born on 31 October 1930 in Singleton, New South Wales and made her Test debut against New Zealand in 1961.[1] She played her last test against England in 1969. In 7 matches overall she scored 111 runs and took 8 wickets with her off breaks. She played state cricket for New South Wales Women.
Picton Crescent, 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.
Muriel Picton is an Australian former cricket player, who captained the Australia national women's cricket team on four occasions. She was born on 31 October 1930 in Singleton, New South Wales and made her Test debut against New Zealand in 1961.[1] She played her last test against England in 1969. In 7 matches overall she scored 111 runs and took 8 wickets with her off breaks. She played state cricket for New South Wales Women.
Rated: for Overall Experience
S33° 20.488' E115° 38.582'
Paisley Street, South 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.
Una Lillian Paisley (born 18 November 1922 in Kew in Melbourne in Victoria - died 1977 in Kew, Victoria) was an Australian cricket player. She played twelve Test matches for the Australia national women's cricket team.[1] She captained the Australia national women's cricket team in four Test matches against New Zealand and England.[2]
A right-handed batswoman and off break bowler, she played 12 Test matches in all from 1948 to 1961, scoring 471 runs with a best of 108, one of her two centuries. She also took 19 wickets at 22.94.
Paisley Street, South 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.
Una Lillian Paisley (born 18 November 1922 in Kew in Melbourne in Victoria - died 1977 in Kew, Victoria) was an Australian cricket player. She played twelve Test matches for the Australia national women's cricket team.[1] She captained the Australia national women's cricket team in four Test matches against New Zealand and England.[2]
A right-handed batswoman and off break bowler, she played 12 Test matches in all from 1948 to 1961, scoring 471 runs with a best of 108, one of her two centuries. She also took 19 wickets at 22.94.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Looking through the Summer Scavenge Comp I needed an O to complete the LOCATIONLESS spelling challenge. A few options, but Gordon Street in Woolgoolga NSW was 2 blocks from where I am temporarily encamped with my parents while my dad is stuck in ICU recovering from an operation and helping my mum. So came to get this one on the way to the hospital this morning, a Gordon that will have existed long before the relevant captain but still it meets the challenge and another smilie. I really need to keep a closer eye on locationlesss. Thanks EuDes.
There's no 'Hughes' in the female captains. Maybe this should have been logged in On Top Downunder - Australia's Test Cricket Captains (male) (GA6966) instead.
In Launceston is Clark St . Belinda Clark captained Australia from 1994 till her retirement in 2005. She played international cricket from 1991 till 2005, she played 15 Tests and was a right hand batsman with a batting average in Tests of 45.95
Doing some scavenging for the summer games.
I found Clark Street, Nedlands.
TFTC there are others in my area I will complete in due coarse.
I found Clark Street, Nedlands.
TFTC there are others in my area I will complete in due coarse.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Larsen Street
Leichhardt, Qld.
Lynette (Lyn) Ann Larsen (born in Lismore, NSW, on 3 February 1963) is a former Australian woman cricketer. She was captain of the Australian women’s cricket team from 1985/6 to 1993. She captained the side in 10 Test matches, including 5 victories. The number of Test matches in which she was captain, number of matches won, and percentage of victories, are all records for Australia. She also captained the side in 39 Women’s one-day internationals, winning 27 and losing 10, including winning the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1988.
Larsen was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1999. She was inducted into the NSW Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010, along with Stan McCabe and Mark Waugh. In 2013 Larsen became the first female cricketer to be appointed to the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
Leichhardt, Qld.
Lynette (Lyn) Ann Larsen (born in Lismore, NSW, on 3 February 1963) is a former Australian woman cricketer. She was captain of the Australian women’s cricket team from 1985/6 to 1993. She captained the side in 10 Test matches, including 5 victories. The number of Test matches in which she was captain, number of matches won, and percentage of victories, are all records for Australia. She also captained the side in 39 Women’s one-day internationals, winning 27 and losing 10, including winning the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1988.
Larsen was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1999. She was inducted into the NSW Cricket Hall of Fame in 2010, along with Stan McCabe and Mark Waugh. In 2013 Larsen became the first female cricketer to be appointed to the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust.
(Above info from Wikipedia)
Rated: for Overall Experience
Gordon Place, Devonport, Tasmania
There are very few carriageways in Tasmania which have names of Australian Women's' Test captains.
Anne Gordon (born 24 December 1941) played nine Women's Test matches and eight Women's one-day internationals for Australia. She was the captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team in 1976. She would be best classified as an all-rounder being a right-handed batsman (average 19.50) and a left-arm medium-fast bowler (22 wickets at an average of 23.09).
The photo added to the Gallery is of Mrs y'stassie standing next to the Gordon Place street sign in Devonport.
There are very few carriageways in Tasmania which have names of Australian Women's' Test captains.
Anne Gordon (born 24 December 1941) played nine Women's Test matches and eight Women's one-day internationals for Australia. She was the captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team in 1976. She would be best classified as an all-rounder being a right-handed batsman (average 19.50) and a left-arm medium-fast bowler (22 wickets at an average of 23.09).
The photo added to the Gallery is of Mrs y'stassie standing next to the Gordon Place street sign in Devonport.
Belinda Jane Clark AM (born 10 September 1970) is a former female Australian cricketer, who played international cricket from 1991 to 2005. She was the first person to score a double century in a women's One Day International. In 2011, she was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Clark captained the Australian women's cricket team from 1994 to her retirement in 2005. In 1998 Clark was named Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year. She was also chief executive of Women's Cricket Australia. Clark played one Women's Twenty20 International and 89 Women's National Cricket League matches.
On 16 September 2005, Clark announced her retirement after playing in 118 one-day internationals and 15 Tests. She holds Australia's record for Test and ODI runs and also for ODI appearances.
She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list in January 2000, "for service to cricket, particularly through the Australian Women's Cricket Team, and to the promotion and development of the game for women and girls."
Clark was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2011.
Clark became the first female player inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame during the 2014 Allan Border Medal ceremony.
As of 2014 Clark is manager of the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. There she has overseen not only the development of the Southern Stars but an increasing level of interaction, communication and shared training among male and female cricketers at the top level.
The information above was taken from the Wikipedia website.
Clark captained the Australian women's cricket team from 1994 to her retirement in 2005. In 1998 Clark was named Wisden Australia Cricketer of the Year. She was also chief executive of Women's Cricket Australia. Clark played one Women's Twenty20 International and 89 Women's National Cricket League matches.
On 16 September 2005, Clark announced her retirement after playing in 118 one-day internationals and 15 Tests. She holds Australia's record for Test and ODI runs and also for ODI appearances.
She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list in January 2000, "for service to cricket, particularly through the Australian Women's Cricket Team, and to the promotion and development of the game for women and girls."
Clark was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2011.
Clark became the first female player inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame during the 2014 Allan Border Medal ceremony.
As of 2014 Clark is manager of the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. There she has overseen not only the development of the Southern Stars but an increasing level of interaction, communication and shared training among male and female cricketers at the top level.
The information above was taken from the Wikipedia website.
THOMPSON Cresent Moil Darwin NT
A little more information about Raelee Thompson who captained the Australian Womans Cricket team on four occasions. She made her test debut against New Zealand in 1972. Raelee also served as an Australian and Victorian cricket selector and is currently Victoria's women's cricket delegate to the Australian Woman's Cricket council. Thanks EuDes for great this locationless.
A little more information about Raelee Thompson who captained the Australian Womans Cricket team on four occasions. She made her test debut against New Zealand in 1972. Raelee also served as an Australian and Victorian cricket selector and is currently Victoria's women's cricket delegate to the Australian Woman's Cricket council. Thanks EuDes for great this locationless.
Rated: for Overall Experience
THOMPSON STREET ARMIDALE NSW
Raelee Thompson captained the Australian Womens Cricket team between 1984/5. Born on 3rd August 1945 in Shepparton Vic, she was a right handed batswoman and a right arm fast medium bowler.
TFTC EuDes
Raelee Thompson captained the Australian Womens Cricket team between 1984/5. Born on 3rd August 1945 in Shepparton Vic, she was a right handed batswoman and a right arm fast medium bowler.
TFTC EuDes
Rated: for Overall Experience
Paisley Street, Nicholls ACT
Una Lillian Paisley captained the Australia national women's cricket team in 4 Test matches against New Zealand and England.
A right-handed batswoman and off break bowler, she played 12 Test matches in all from 1948 to 1961, scoring 471 runs with a best of 108, one of her two centuries. She also took 19 wickets at 22.94. She was born on 18 November 1922 in Kew in Melbourne in Victoria where she died in 1977, aged 54.
Una Lillian Paisley captained the Australia national women's cricket team in 4 Test matches against New Zealand and England.
A right-handed batswoman and off break bowler, she played 12 Test matches in all from 1948 to 1961, scoring 471 runs with a best of 108, one of her two centuries. She also took 19 wickets at 22.94. She was born on 18 November 1922 in Kew in Melbourne in Victoria where she died in 1977, aged 54.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Blackwell Cct Flynn, ACT
Alex (Alexandra) Blackwell only captained the Australian Women's Cricket in one test, which was against the old enemy, England. The match was played in Sydney in January 2011, with Australia winning by 7 wickets, with Blackwell scoring 74 in Australia's 2nd Innings to help set up the win. So, one for one against the English.....I would think she would be happy with that.
Thanks for another interesting set of locationless EuDes.....look forward to the next set...whatever it may be.
Alex (Alexandra) Blackwell only captained the Australian Women's Cricket in one test, which was against the old enemy, England. The match was played in Sydney in January 2011, with Australia winning by 7 wickets, with Blackwell scoring 74 in Australia's 2nd Innings to help set up the win. So, one for one against the English.....I would think she would be happy with that.
Thanks for another interesting set of locationless EuDes.....look forward to the next set...whatever it may be.
Rated: for Overall Experience
#GA241 - 16:05; Peden Place, WATSON, ACT
Margaret Peden (1905 - 1981) played six tests for Australia in the 1930's and was the first captain of the Australian women's cricket team. She scored 87 runs at an average of 8.70 and with a top score of 34.
Peden Place in Watson in the ACT is however, named after John Peden, Professor and Dean of Law School at Sydney University, 1910-43; Member of the Legislative Council, 1917-46 and its President, 1929-46; Chairman of Commonwealth Constitutional Commission, 1927-29.
TFTC EuDes
Margaret Peden (1905 - 1981) played six tests for Australia in the 1930's and was the first captain of the Australian women's cricket team. She scored 87 runs at an average of 8.70 and with a top score of 34.
Peden Place in Watson in the ACT is however, named after John Peden, Professor and Dean of Law School at Sydney University, 1910-43; Member of the Legislative Council, 1917-46 and its President, 1929-46; Chairman of Commonwealth Constitutional Commission, 1927-29.
TFTC EuDes
Rated: for Overall Experience
Jodie Fields was Australain one day and test Captain for periods between 2009 - 2013.
Fieds Way is a street in Truganina a suburb west of Melbourne.
I had a few hours up my sleeve today so drove around picking up some smileys.
A nice easy drive by.
TFTL
Fieds Way is a street in Truganina a suburb west of Melbourne.
I had a few hours up my sleeve today so drove around picking up some smileys.
A nice easy drive by.
TFTL
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found n the way to Riccarton markets in NZ. Good idea for a locationless.
Muriel Picton captained the Australia national women's cricket team on four occasions. She was born on 31 October 1930 in Singleton, New South Wales and made her Test debut against New Zealand in 1961.[1] She played her last test against England in 1969. In 7 matches overall she scored 111 runs and took 8 wickets with her off breaks. She played state cricket for New South Wales Women.
Muriel Picton captained the Australia national women's cricket team on four occasions. She was born on 31 October 1930 in Singleton, New South Wales and made her Test debut against New Zealand in 1961.[1] She played her last test against England in 1969. In 7 matches overall she scored 111 runs and took 8 wickets with her off breaks. She played state cricket for New South Wales Women.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Gordon Avenue in Lenah Valley TAS.
(Dorothy) Anne Gordon (born 24 December 1941) played nine Women's Test matches and eight Women's one-day internationals for Australia. She was the captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team in 1976.
Anne Gordon lived and grew up in Moe, Victoria. After retiring from playing she became a selector for the Victoria Women's Cricket Association, Surrey and then England Selector and Chairwoman of England Selectors 1992 - 1996
(Dorothy) Anne Gordon (born 24 December 1941) played nine Women's Test matches and eight Women's one-day internationals for Australia. She was the captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team in 1976.
Anne Gordon lived and grew up in Moe, Victoria. After retiring from playing she became a selector for the Victoria Women's Cricket Association, Surrey and then England Selector and Chairwoman of England Selectors 1992 - 1996
Rated: for Overall Experience
Jennings St, High Wycombe, WA
Found this one close to an orienteering event I was attending
TFTC
Found this one close to an orienteering event I was attending
TFTC
