Charley Dumas: Australia’s First International Cricket Team
Charley Dumas (Bripmuarrimian) was born in western Victoria and along with 12 other men, takes his place in history as a member of Australia’s first international cricket team…
Miss Vera Abbott’s Cricket Team
In 1933, Miss Vera Abbott was Wingham’s candidate for the Upper Manning Agricultural and Horticultural Association’s Popular Girl Competition…
Record-breaking cricket partnership
This is the story of two close friends who on the 9th March 1940 made cricket history…
Captain Jean Benaud
Cricket trivia question: Q: What connection does famous Australian cricketer Richie Benaud have with Taree? A: In 1963 Richie was in the NSW Sheffield Shield team which played against the Mid North Coast in Taree. And…Richie’s great grandfather lived and died in Taree. Jean Benaud arrived from France as an able seaman on the Ville…