We have had a lot of discussion about who might be who in this 1932 Kilmore FC picture. To make it easier to identify which player we are referring to, I have numbered the individuals in the picture.
Here is the numbered version.
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Cricket in Kilmore – 1986
Kilmore Free Press Wednesday, 17 September 1986, page 20
Cricket club to extend pavilion
Extensions costing approximately $30,000 will soon take place at Kilmore Cricket Club’s pavilion.
The extensions will provide added space for change rooms, functions, score box and kitchen renovations.
To enable the work to proceed, a small amount of additional finance is required.
The club is calling on community members and supporters to loan $50 (or multiples thereof) for up to five years.
These loans (or debentures) are fully repaid over the next five years.
Without some support from the community, the club may not he able to proceed within the next few months as planned.
Persons able to assist should contact treasurer Lawrie Boyd on 821271.
At the club’s recent annual meeting, Ray Cowell was re-elected as president for a second successive term.
Neale Wigney continues as secretary, and Lawrie Boyd as treasurer for yet another term.
Other committee members for 1986-87 are Barry Dixon, Merv Hanson, Rob Peterson, Alan Bensted, Denis Potts, Ashley Cardwell and Fred Baines.
The president thanked many committee members, cricketers and supporters for their encouragement, hard work and support during the previous season.
He noted that although on-field performances of teams – with the the exception of Under 16s – had been disappointing, the club has continued to be strong in administration and organisation.
This progress has led to planning for the building extensions to cater for the greatly increased number of teams, and the pleasing development of under-age cricket in Kilmore.
The first meeting of the new committee decided on the on-field leaders for 1986-97.
Lawrie Boyd continues as club coach, with Merv Hanson and Barry Dixon assistant coaches. All are very experienced cricketers, who are willing to help players of all ages to improve their performances.
Merv Hanson is the new ‘A’ grade captain, succeeding his brother Greg, with opening batsman Neale Wigney vice-captain.
Barry Dixon is again ‘B’ grade captain, with Ray Cowell his deputy.
Alan Bensted takes over as ‘C’ grade skipper, with Fred Baines vice-captain.
Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 pm has begun and with the club struggling to obtain sufficient numbers, any newcomers will be very welcome.
There has already been strong interest from Under 16 players (training is on Wednesday evenings).
The committee hopes that those lads who have become too old for junior cricket will come along to practice and graduate to senior ranks this season.
The club is providing cricket for three senior teams, Under 16s, Under 13 and Under 10, and all who would like a game of cricket will be made very welcome.
Training dates for U13 and U1O will advertised shortly.
Stalwart Retires
One of the best known cricketers In the district has decided to retire.
Wallan stalwart Jim Coustley, who grew up at Darraweit Guim where he perfected his skills before eventually becoming a driving force with the Wallan club in the GDCA, has devoted 30 years to cricket.
He will be hard to replace, as he has held almost every position with the club on and off the field.
And what will Jim be doing this summer? Playing tennis!
Cricket in Kilmore
Cricket in Kilmore has a long and interesting history. The following articles were taken from the local press. Some of our readers might remember some of the names listed.
From: Kilmore Free Press, Thursday, 16 March 1966, page 1
CRICKET FINAL
Great effort by L Boyd (93)
The second day’s play in the final of the Kilmore and District Cricket Association between Darraweit and Kilmore at Wallan on Saturday last, left Darraweit still in a strong position, as the match ends on Saturday next, March 18.
After the first day’s play Darraweit had scored 227 for the loss of 9 wickets and failed to add to the score when play was resumed on Saturday last.
Kilmore’s innings was high-lighted by the splendid batting of Laurence Boyd in making 93 of the team’s total of 153. He batted very soundly and unselfishly in the interest of his team and it was unfortunate that he did not receive more support. With the exception of the partnership by Boyd and Bardella, which added 36 runs, Kilmore’s batsmen did not shape well. The efforts of several of the tailenders, however, was full of merit, particularly that of R Clark, who – although only scoring 7 – was associated with Boyd in a partnership of 42.
For Darraweit G Taylor took 5 wickets for 52.
With a lead of 74 on the first innings Darraweit commenced their second innings and at stumps had lost one wicket for 9 runs.
Consistent batting
In his last three innings Laurence Boyd, Kilmore, has scored 102 not out (against Wallan) 125 (against Wallan East) and 93 (against Darraweit). For Darraweit Jim Coustley has scored 95 (against Wallan) and 98 (against Kilmore) in his last two innings.
Details :-
DARRAWEIT First Innings
Total – 227
Second Innings
Jim Coustley not out 6
John Coustley lbw Summers 0
Extras 3
One wicket for 9
KILMORE First Innings
L Boyd b Breen 93
P Summers c H Davies
b John Coustley 8
P Hanson lbw b Taylor 17
I Bardella lbw b Taylor 6
G Clark c John Coustley
b Taylor 0
R Jolly c Taylor b Moore 4
D Earl c John Coustley
b Taylor 3
H DeNiet b Taylor 5
R Clark c Breen
b John Coustley 7
R Jackson not out 2
T Summers c Taylor b Breen 1
Extras 4
Total 153
Bowling – G Taylor 5-52, P Breen 2-25,
John Coustley 2-23, J Moore 1-33,
B Stockdale 0-16
The Kilmore Free Press of 23 March 1966 reported that Darraweit Guim won the final.
Athletics in the 80’s – Part 3
1987
Kilmore Free Press
Wednesday, 2 December 1987, page 23
More Records Tumble
Last Saturday was another record breaking one for youngsters who were competing in Hume Little Athletics Centre events.
No club records were broken, but 30 competitors bettered their previous personal best performances. Several bettered multiple records.
The outstanding performers were as follows:
Under 6: K. Howells in 100m, 70m;
S. Cameron, 70m and high jump;
K. Snelson, 70m and high jump.
Under 7:
S. Bernard 200m and long jump;
H.Martin, shot put and long jump.
U8:
M. Briant, 70m and long jump;
A. Hocking, 70m, 100m and high jump.
Under 9:
L. Anderson, 400m, 100m, shot put & long jump;
S. Cross, 100m and long jump;
I. Calleja, shot put and long jump.
U10:
N. Smythe, 200m, 100m and discus;
T. Cameron, high jump and discus;
J.Evers, high jump and discus.
U11:
D. Hardwick, lOOm, shot and long jump;
B. Martin, 100m, long jump and shot put.
U12:
D. Hocking, 200m, 100m and discus;
B. Wolfe, 200m and long jump;
J. Humm, 100m and discus.
Special congratulations to Lauren Anderson, who bettered all her times and distances in each event she tackled.
Additional children from Broadford, Wandong, Wallan, Pyalong, Kilmore, interested in participating in Little Athletics are urged to come to Assumption College, Kilmore, on Saturdays at 9 am and follow the signs to the competitors’ oval.
Athletics in the 80’s – Part 2
1985
Kilmore Free Press
Wednesday, 18 December 1985, page 15.
The true spirit of competition!
The first Mini-Olympics held at Kilmore attracted 150 youthful competitors.
All competed in the full spirit of fun and fitness, the hallmarks of the Little Athletics movement.
The day at Assumption College were organised by Hume Little Athletics Centre in conjunction with Kilmore Lions Club, as an International Youth Year activity.
Federal Member for McEwen, Peter Cleeland, read a message from Prime Minister Bob Hawke to the young people of the Kilmore district.
Mr Cleeland, in company with Kilmore Shire President, Cr Robert Lowden, presented the various winners with their medals.
Centre officials also add their congratulations to all the competitors, irrespective of whether they won a medal or not; the overall participation ensured the day was extremely successful.
President of Little Aths Centre, Coral Jennion, presented special awards to two youngsters who showed true Ònever give up spiritÓ, namely Wayne Montgomery and Jessica Smith.
Special thanks was expressed to Assumption College on the manner in which the ground was prepared for events, and to Lions Club members who worked tirelessly all day.
President of the Lions, Bob Rowe, suggested all meet again next year to continue the spirit of community participation.
He acknowledged the efforts of all in working together for the happiness and better understanding that Youth Year conveys.
Results of the various events were as follows:
GIRLS
U5: long jump K Fowler 1, E Blandford 2, C Sanders 3; shot put – K Fowler 1, E. Blandford 2, C Sanders 3.
U6: 70 m – K. Jain 1, D Callaghan 2, M Zoch 3; long jump – D Callaghan 1, M Zoch 2, K Jain 3; shot put – D Callaghan 1, K. Jain 2, M Zoch 3.
U7: 70 m – M Barlett 1, K Jennion 2; long jump – M Barlett 1, K Jennion 2; shot put – M Bartlett 1, K Jennion 2, P Ireland 3.
U8: 60 m hurdles A Zoch 1, L Roewer 2, J Sporle 3; lOO m – J Sporle 1, A. Zoch 2, T Jain 3; long jump – A Zoch 1, I Roewer 2, J Smith 3; discus – J Smith 1, T Jain 2.
U9: 60 m hurdles A Williams 1, D Mulroney 2, K Nicholls 3; lOOm – A Williams 1, D Mulroney 2, K Zoch 3; long jump – A Williams 1; D Mulroney 2, K Nicholls 3; shot put – A Williams 1, K Nicholls 2.
U1O: 60 m hurdles – J Zoch 1, D Delaney 2; M Frampton 3; 1OOm J Zoch 1, D Delaney 2, M Frampton 3; long jump M Frampton 1, L Murphy 2, D Delaney 3; discus – D Delaney 1, M Frampton 2, T Bannerman 3.
U11: 90 m hurdles S Beel 1, J Zoch 2; 200 m – S Beel 1, J Zoch 2, L Murphy 3; long jump – J Zoch 1, S Beel 2; shot put – D Delaney 1, T Bannerman 2, S Beel 3; high jump – J Zoch 1, S Beel 2.
U12. 20O m – M Greer 1; high jump – M Greer 1.
Open age: 800 m – N McCarroll 1; discus – N McCarroll 1.
BOYS
U5: 70m D Sowden 1; long jump – D Sowden 1; shot put – D Sowden 1.
U6: 70 m – P Gibson 1, S. Mele 2, B Sowden 3; long jump – B Sowden 1, J Rowe 2, L Emonson 3; shot put – S. Mele 1, J Rowe 2, J Emonson 3.
U7: 70 m – D Knezevic 1, S. Primrose 2, J Calleja 3; long jump – D Knezevic 1, J Calleja 2, C Martin 3; shot put – D Knezevic 1, S OÕCallaghan 2, J Rowe 3.
U8: 60 m hurdles – M Vidal 1, M Gibson 2, A Blandford 3; 1OO m – M Vidal 1, M Gibson 2, A Blandford 3; long jump – M Vidal 1, S McNamara 2, M Gibson 3; discus – M Vidal 1, G Kuret 2, G OÕCallaghan 3.
U9: 60 m hurdles – L Kuret 1, D Mele 2, B Fraser 3; 100 m – D Mele 1, L Kuret 2, B Fraser 3; long jump – D Mele 1, S Walter 2, L Kuret 3; shot put – D Mele 1, L Kuret 2, S Walter 3;
UIO: 60m hurdles – C Holland 1, S Murray 2, R Rowe 3; 1OO m – C Holland 1, G Boyd 2, A Vidal 3; long jump C Holland 1, A Vidal 2, R Rowe 3; discus – R Rowe 1, A Vidal 2; C Holland 3.
U11: 90 m hurdles – S Kuret 1, T Goodman 2, D Frampton 3; 200 m – S Kuret 1, J Humm 2, T Goodman 3; high jump – S Kuret 1, C Holland 2, D Frampton 3; shot put – S Kuret 1, L Finn 2, D Frampton 3.
U12: 90 m hurdles – J Humm 1, D Lowell 2, C Jennion & M Van Zyl eq 3; 200 m – J Humm 1, C Jennion 2, A. Zoch 3; long jump – K Roewer 1, J Humm 2, L Zoch 3; discus – J Humm, 1, S Tanti 2, C Jennion 3.
Open age: 90 m hurdles – D McCarroll 1, T Frampton 2; 800 m – D McCarroll 1, C Jennion 2, G Boyd 3; high jump – D McCarroll 1, T Frampton 2; shot put – T. Frampton 1, D McCarroll 2; discus – T Frampton 1, D McCarroll 2.
Due to the very wet conditions of the oval last Saturday Little Aths was converted into a fun and fitness day.
This Saturday is the Christmas break-up day.
A fun run and treasure hunt will be held at Assumption at 10am, followed by a surprise visitor expected.
Parents are advised to have all registration monies paid up on this day, and are reminded children who are competing at Shepparton will have to pay $1.50 as soon as possible.
Little Aths will resume on January 4 at 9am sharp, and children in each area should determine who is coaching them for Shepparton and make an effort to be present.
Athletics in the 80’s – Part 1
1983
Kilmore Free Press
Wednesday, 4 May 1983, page 8
Little Aths Told… Catch up with world thinking
An Australian gold medal winner has urged Little Athletics Centre members in the Kilmore district to “aim for the stars” in an attempt to raise the international standard at the sport.
Speaking at the highly successful annual presentation night of the Hume Little Athletics Centre, Garry Honey told the youngsters parents and friends of his rise through the Little Aths field to a place in the Australian team which completed at the Olympic Games in Moscow, and finally to winning a gold medal in the long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane last year.
He urge the children to remember Australia is one of the few countries to teach athletes to be good losers.
Endorsing a very positive outlook, he suggested Australia should catch up with world thinking, and children should be taught to be good winners, to reach for the stars, and bring athletics in Australia up to world standard.
Organisers were delighted that Garry Honey, former great Australian distance runner John Landy, and VFA umpires’ advisor Jim Chapman were able to be present to address the youngsters and to present trophies.
Mrs Fitzpatrick, the president of the Little Aths organisation, thanked the local committee for working hard to achieve a successful season.
She pointed out the youngsters had broken 55 records during the season.
Kilmore Shire President, Bob Macartney, declared the presentation time open after congratulating the children and organisers on their efforts.
He assured the gathering the J J Clancy Reserve at Kilmore would be available for Little Aths competition next season. This will give the organisers a “home” after being at Wandong and Assumption College grounds in the past two seasons.
Cr Macartney then presented several achievement awards to successful youngsters.
Compere Syd Bysouth introduced Jim Chapman, who presented the remaining achievement awards to children who competed during the season.
Special guest John Landy outlined the degree of dedication needed for an athlete to reach championship level.
He spoke of people who can inspire a young athlete, and of the need to train hard, and set high goals to be reached.
Mr Landy then presented special achievement awards to a boy and girl in each age group, and the two trophies to the most improved athletes overall – Sally Bradley and Tony Montgomery.
After Garry Honey emphasised the positive approach needed to raise the standard of athletics in Australia, he presented the first and runner-up trophies in each group.
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