Lynwood Gill

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Lynwood Gill
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Personal information
Born(1891-11-19)19 November 1891
Gretna, Tasmania, Australia
Died4 December 1986(1986-12-04) (aged 95)
Pullenvale, Queensland, Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1911-1913Tasmania
1926-1928Queensland
Source: Cricinfo, 20 January 2016

Lynwood Gill (19 November 1891 – 4 December 1986) was an Australian cricketer who was a batsman and was praised for having a "fine range of shots" and having a style which was able to popularize the game.[1] He played three first-class matches for Tasmania between 1911 and 1913 and seven matches for Queensland between 1926 and 1928.[2]

Cricket career[]

Gill played for South Brisbane in district cricket during his playing career, serving as their captain, and he was made a life member of the club in 1927.[3] He worked in cricket administration after his playing career and was Treasurer of the Queensland Cricket Association as of 1937.[4]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Sheffield Shield Cricket: Gill Deserved Place". Daily Standard. Brisbane, QLD. 9 February 1927. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Lynwood Gill". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Cricket". The Daily Telegraph. Brisbane, QLD. 19 July 1927. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Board of Control Meeting". The Telegraph. Brisbane, QLD. 20 September 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 28 December 2020.

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