CHAPTER 12 This brought Carlton and South together in the semi-final. South were dismissed for 143, Shergold taking the honours with 3/23. Smith, Numa and Kilkenny each took two . Carlton began poorly and were 4/20. Numa and Harvey stemmed the tide for More Success a while, but at stumps the score was 8/72. On the second day the innings ended for 102, Shergold fighting hard in making 26. In a second innings South batted stubbornly and, helped Another year of success came in 1962-63, although the team lost the semi-final to by wet conditions and missed chances, batted for 422 minutes in losing 3/230. South Melbourne. They had the satisfaction of defeating Hawthorn-East Melbourne, the Throughout the season Carlton were solid rather than brilliant, and for most of the year winners of the pennant. In addition, Carlton became third in the club championship and the they were struggling to get a start. As skipper, batsman, bowler and fieldsman, and in his 22nd schoolboys again won the V.C.A. championship. year, Bert Numa continued to be an outstanding all-rounder, and it was decided that the next Peter Shergold made a promising debut with the Club in taking 3/39 in the first game year – the centenary – was a fitting time to give him a testimonial. For the fourth year in against Prahran, but rain washed out play on the second day. succession he won the Club championship. Gary Schickerling headed the , with an Rain led to the next match – against Richmond – being confined to one day. Richmond average of 176 from three innings, two of which were , but Numa averaged 31.10 from lost 5/204, and Carlton replied with 5/158. Blair Hillhouse made 37 and newcomer, Brian 12 innings, twice not out. Barney Jones had the honour of winning the average, with Harvey, 36. 13.95 from 21 wickets. Collingwood were sent in to bat in the next game, and made 192, Barney Jones taking There was general regret at the death of the president, Arnold Seitz. He played for Carlton advantage of the conditions to take 5/38. A partnership of 68 between Bert Numa and Barney between 1921 and 1931, coming from East Melbourne, where he gained State selection. He was Jones and an excellent 63 not out by George Karanicolas gave Carlton first win. a Rhodes Scholar and a Director of Education, and won blues both at Melbourne and In the Cup Day game, Carlton lost 8/156, Jordan’s 28 being top, and Fitzroy passed that Oxford Universities. score with the loss of five wickets, Peter Howell taking 3/34. Northcote easily won the next game when, in good conditions, Carlton could manage only AVERAGES FROM 1866 UNTIL 1963-64 SEASON 139, Jordan (47) and Karanicolas (34) being top. 1866-67 – Batting: R. McFarland, 14.3 Bowling: F. James, 3.5 The next match, against Essendon, was a thriller, and proved to be the turning point. In 1867-68 – Batting: R. McFarland, 16.2 Bowling: D. Jones, 5.2 Essendon’s 140 Numa’s 3/17 was best. At one stage Carlton had lost 8/95, but Howell’s well 1868-69 – Batting: R. McFarland, 16 Bowling: F. James, 5.7 hit 40 helped to save the day. Numa’s 37 was next best. 1869-70 – Batting: G. Gibson, 28.7 Bowling: B. James, 6 Harvey showed the way at Footscray with an excellent 65, but he received little assistance, 1870-71 – Batting: R. McFarland, 22.5 Bowling: B. James, 6.5 and the score at closure was 9/147. But the bowlers played their part, and the home team made 1871-72 – Batting: R. McFarland, 17 Bowling: B. James, 4.7 only 85, Howell taking 4/25 and Smith 3/19. 1872-73 – Batting: W. Newing, 10.4 Bowling: F. James, 8.4 Then came an outright against University. In a score of 239 Jack Thompson made his 1873-74 – Batting: W. Hailes, 23.8 Bowling: C. Wynne, 12.5 highest score – a good 73. Blair Hillhouse made a well compiled 48. Kilkenny took 4/22 and 1874-75 – Batting: H. S. Bishop, 21 Bowling: C. Wynne, 6.5 Smith 3/20 in bundling out University for 79. The students made 89 in the second, with Jones 1875-76 – Batting: J. Trinnick, 19 Bowling: C. Wynne, 5.4 3/12. 1876-77 – Batting: C. Scown, 21.6 Bowling: B. James, 7.5 At Glenferrie another win was secured. Carlton made 8/239, Brennan making 81 and 1877-78 – Batting: J. Trinnick, 19.2 Bowling: W. Walshe, 5.1 Numa 70 not out. Then the Combine made only 161, Jones bowling magnificently to take 7/46. 1878-79 – Batting: J. Trinnick, 24.4 Bowling: B. James, 7.03 The one-day game against South Melbourne was washed out, and the next game, against 1879-80 – Batting: J. Trinnick, 26.4 Bowling: B. James, 7.6 St. Kilda, ended in a tie. In Carlton’s 137 Kilkenny again came to the rescue with a well made 1880-81 – Batting: F. Walters, 54.5 Bowling: F. Walters, 7.5 41. St. Kilda made the same score, despite excellent bowling by Smith (3/43), Jones (3/31) and 1881-82 – Batting: F. Walters, 21.5 Bowling: F. Walters, 10.3 Kilkenny (3/21). In a second innings Numa made 45 not out, Jordan 47 and Brennan 35. 1882-83 – Batting: F. Walters, 35.1 Bowling: A. Browning, 10.3 In his first game since returning from overseas Gary Schickerling gave the innings against 1883-84 – Batting: G. Browning, 34.5 Bowling: G. Browning, 7.2 North Melbourne a great start with 86, and the innings was close at 7/274, Numa making 51 1884-85 – Batting: G. Robertson, 24.4 Bowling: A. Browning, 11.5 and Jones 53 not out. North made 179, Shergold returning to form by taking 5/49 with his leg 1885-86 – Batting: J. Trinnick, 69 Bowling: S. Morris, 9.1 breaks. 1886-87 – Batting: H. S. Freeman, 50.1 Bowling: W. Midwinter, 6.6 1887-88 – Batting: G. Browning, 21.5 Bowling: F. Richards, 10.8 Another one-day match, due to rain, was a crowd-pleaser. Schickerling (82 not out) and 1888-89 – Batting: F. Richards, 23 Bowling: H. Browning, 15 Brennan (78) gave Carlton their best start for the season, and at time the score was 3/190. This 1889-90 – Batting: P. Deely, 26.06 Bowling: F. Richards, 16.7 was too much for Melbourne who were 9/186 at stumps. 1890-91 – Batting: F. Richards, 28.2 Bowling: G. Whittaker, 16.4 1891-92 – Batting: H. Maplestone, 26.5 Bowling: G. Whittaker, 12.5 1938-39 – Batting: A. Price, 56.0 Bowling: F. Freer, 14.0 1892-93 – Batting: J. Pullar, 35.1 Bowling: A. Carlton, 15 1939-40 – Batting: W. Kinnear, 39.1 Bowling: J. Hale, 17.5 1893-94 – Batting: T. Warne, 45.8 Bowling: F. Rolfe, 22.5 1940-41 – Batting: H. Parkinson, 48.0 Bowling: Jim Baird, 17.6 1894-95 – Batting: T. Warne, 61.22 Bowling: D. Drape, 13 1941-42 – Batting: W. Kinnear, 54.7 Bowling: Jack Baird, 16.1 1895-96 – Batting: J. Worrall, 108.1 Bowling: J. Pullar, 13.2 1942-43 – Batting: L. Blachford, 34.1 Bowling: F. Freer 1896-97 – Batting: E. Brooks, 62.4 Bowling: J. Worrall, 13.4 1943-44 – Batting: J. Moore, 26.1 Bowling: F. Freer, 12.5 1897-98 – Batting: G. Collins, 62.3 Bowling: J. Worrall, 25.5 1944-45 – Batting: W. Kinnear, 40.6 Bowling: A. Jinks, 17.8 1898-99 – Batting: T. Warne, 126.3 Bowling: T. Warne, 22.9 1945-46 – Batting: H. Turner, 38.5 Bowling: A. Jinks, 13.0 1899-1900 – Batting: T. Warne, 63.1 Bowling: J. Saunders, 16.7 1946-47 – Batting: H. Turner, 64.3 Bowling: A. Jinks, 16.7 1900-01 – Batting: J. Worrall, 42.1 Bowling: T. Patterson, 16.2 1947-48 – Batting: H. Numa, 56.6 Bowling: G. Carlton, 14.0 1901-02 – Batting: T. Warne, 102.5 Bowling: J. Saunders, 15.1 1948-49 – Batting: H. Turner, 41.2 Bowling: G. Carlton, 12.0 1902-03 – Batting: T. Warne, 76.0 Bowling: R. Coburn, 25.6 1949-50 – Batting: H. Numa, 48.2 Bowling: Jim Baird, 11.9 1903-04 – Batting: T. Warne, 51.5 Bowling: D. Deravin, 15.3 1950-51 – Batting: H. Turner, 38.1 Bowling: J. Leehane, 15.7 1904-05 – Batting: T. Warne, 54.0 Bowling: J. Saunders, 19.7 1951-52 – Batting: E. Besford, 33.1 Bowling: A. Jinks, 14.8 1905-06 – Batting: T. Warne, 44.0 Bowling: J. Saunders, 11.4 1952-53 – Batting: Jim Baird, 58.0 Bowling: A. Jinks, 17.3 1906-07 – Batting: T. Warne, 52.0 Bowling: J. Saunders, 13.9 1953-54 – Batting: H. Numa, 37.0 Bowling: A. Jinks, 15.6 1907-08 – Batting: F. Delves, 49.3 Bowling: J. Saunders, 11.6 1954-55 – Batting: H. Turner, 53.4 Bowling: B. Smith, 13.7 1908-09 – Batting: F. Delves, 37.2 Bowling: A. Robinson 16.9 1955-56 – Batting: H. Numa, 43.3 Bowling: B. Smith, 18.3 1909-10 – Batting: W. Sewart, 64.5 Bowling: J. Saunders, 10.8 1956-57 – Batting: H. Numa, 28.7 Bowling: B. Smith, 14.2 1910-11 – Batting: W. Dick, 66.0 Bowling: H. McLean, 11.4 1957-58 – Batting: H. Numa, 43.2 Bowling: B. Smith, 13.3 1911-12 – Batting: W. Dick, 55.0 Bowling: H. McLean, 17.1 1958-59 – Batting: T. Trembath, 23.9 Bowling: N. Kilkenny, 13.0 1912-13 – Batting: W. Sewart, 24.0 Bowling: H. McLean, 13.0 1959-60 – Batting: H. Numa, 43.1 Bowling: B. Smith, 13.4 1913-14 – Batting: W. Sewart, 50.9 Bowling: A. Robinson, 17.4 1960-61 – Batting: H. Numa, 27.9 Bowling: H. Numa, 12.6 1914-15 – Batting: W. Sewart, 48.2 Bowling: A. Robinson, 20.7 1961-62 – Batting: H. Numa, 29.3 Bowling: R. Denison, 10.6 1915-16 – Batting: W. Sewart, 95.8 Bowling: G. Truman, 15.8 1962-63 – Batting: H. Numa, 31.1 Bowling: B. Jones, 13.9 1916-17 – Batting: T. Warne, 65.1 Bowling: G. Truman, 8.4 1963-64 – Batting: J. Butler, 32.1 Bowling: N. Kilkenny, 15.2 1917-18 – Batting: T. Warne, 50.1 Bowling: G. Truman, 10.5 1918-19 – Batting: W. Sewart Bowling: A. Robinson CLUB OFFICE-BEARERS 1919-20 – Batting: W. Sutherland, 43.3 Bowling: G. Truman, 15.7 1920-21 – Batting: L. Downs, 57.8 Bowling: G. Truman, 14.1 The following have been the leading office-bearers of the Club since its formation in 1864. 1921-22 – Batting: F. O’Keeffe, 70.2 Bowling: G. Truman, 11.8 There is a doubt about some of them around about the 90’s, but, generally, the list is complete. 1922-23 – Batting: W. Sewart, 50.1 Bowling: G. Truman, 19.7 1923-24 – Batting: S. Hastings, 56.2 Bowling: H. Philpott, 8.0 Presidents: Sir Redmond Barry (1864-65), J. Quirk (1866), Professor G. B. Halford (1867- 1924-25 – Batting: J. A. Seitz Bowling: W. Bowes 68), Dr. C. H. Hardy (1869-74), W. B. Isaacs (1875-76), E. Latham (1877-83), B. Sniders 1925-26 – Batting: J. A. Seitz, 36.5 Bowling: J. Woodfull, 38.6 (1884-89), John Gardiner (1890-93), G. M. Robertson (1894-1901), T. M. Pigdon (1902-6), R. 1926-27 – Batting: F. Warne, 98.5 Bowling: W. Bowes, 22.0 L. Ievers (1907), W. F. Evans (1908), R. Heatley (1909-16), G. Clowser (1916-17), D. Bell 1927-28 – Batting: S. Hastings, 29.2 Bowling: T. Hawkins, 21.7 (1917-26), F. Williams (1926-59), J. A. Seitz (1960-63), F. Triplett (1963-64). 1928-29 – Batting: S. Hastings, 33.6 Bowling: B. Farrow, 25.0 1929-30 – Batting: F. Warne, 42.1 Bowling: G. Keys, 25.9 Treasurers: F. Ayteo (1864-65), D. Adamson (1866-68), H. S. Bishop (1867-72), R. 1930-31 – Batting: F. Jinks, 37.2 Bowling: J. Kinnear, 19.5 Richardson (1873-74), H. S. Bishop (1875-76), W. Norburn (1877-79), R. Richardson (1880- 1931-32 – Batting: H. Collins, 31.9 Bowling: C. Cox, 16.5 84), H. King (1885), J. S. Lowenthal (1886-89), J. G. McCutchan (1890), J. M. Irons (1891), E. 1932-33 – Batting: M. Sievers, 39.5 Bowling: F. Warne, 18.4 W. Camm (1892), F. Lanyon (1893-98), R. J. Gleeson (1899-1909), A. E. Hocking (1909-13), 1933-34 – Batting: E. Gunston, 37.1 Bowling: T. Trembath, 15.0 C. Hoy (1913), F. Blake (1914-33), T. Walker (1934), H. T. Houston (1935 and still in office). 1934-35 – Batting: E. Gunston, 42.8 Bowling: A. Jinks, 16.8 1935-36 – Batting: W. M. Woodfull, 59.6 Bowling: A. Jinks, 19.1 Secretaries: B. James (1864-65), R. McFarland (1866-67), B. James (1868-69), R. 1936-37 – Batting: W. Kinnear, 37.7 Bowling: T. Trembath, 21.5 McFarland (1870-72), B. James (1873-74), C. Wynne (1875-76), B. James (1877-80), I. Davis 1937-38 – Batting: F. Smith, 36.8 Bowling: Jack Baird, 19.5 (1881), B. James (1882-83), A. J. Jenvey (1884), G. Browning (1885-89), F. Mitchell (1890- 91), F. W. Bennett (1892-94), H. F. Hetherington (1895-97), T. Beckley (1898-1900), J. became treasurer in place of W. Westcott, who died in 1943-44, and F. Triplett became Worrall (1901), W. T. Ahearn (1902-6), G. Collins (1906-7), J. Melville (1909-39), H. Numa secretary – a position he held until 1962. (1940-58), E. Besford (1958-64). When Mr. Reyment died he was succeeded as treasurer by football representative and former top player, Charlie Davey, in 1952-53. Mr. Northey resigned in 1958-59 and Reg GROUND COMMITTEE’S GOOD WORK Harding succeeded him, and still holds that office. In 1961-62 regrading and seeding absorbed £1500, of which the Carlton Cricket Club, After early days at the Triangle on the road opposite Ormond College, Carlton Carlton Football Club and Carlton Recreation Ground Committee each contributed £500. moved to the present ground in 1896. The Club had spent much time and money on the After 40 years of great service to this Committee, Frank Triplett resigned in 1962, when Triangle, which it surrendered in exchange for, and moved its possessions to, the new site, Ted Besford was appointed to succeed him. He carried on until 1964, when he resigned because where the old pavilion had stood for years as a memento of the past. The new ground is held by of pressure of work with the Education Department, and in turn was succeeded by Jack permissive occupancy from the Parks and Gardens Committee of the Melbourne City Council Higgins, who is the present honorary secretary. and the Government, under the joint trusteeship of the presidents, for the time being, of the Carlton Cricket and Football Clubs, and managed by a Ground Committee upon which both The Ground Committee in this, the Centenary Year of the C.C.C. and the C.F.C., consists clubs have equal representation, with an independent chairman approved by the Government. of: First trustees of the ground were the two Club presidents, G. M. Robertson and A. H. Reg Harding (chairman), Jack Higgings (honorary secretary), Charlie Davey (honorary Shaw, and the first committee of management comprised Messrs. F. Lanyon (honorary treasurer), and Messrs. E. Besford, H. Houston, J. Metcalfe and H. Numa as C.C.C. represen- treasurer) and H. Darke, the football representatives; C. J. McFarlane, F. Bennett (honorary tatives, and Messrs. G. Emanuel, N. Holdsworth, J. Mills and J. Munro as C.F.C. represen- secretary), cricket representatives, with J. A. Donovan chairman. To this committee was tatives. entrusted the task of laying out , and making the ground fit for cricket and football. They also had to remove and re-erect the buildings from the old cricket ground, and the football the years Carlton has been fortunate in having had the services of many dressing room, fence, etc., as well as the erection of caretaker’s quarters. Free labour was in distinguished players and officials. Here are a few of those who have worked hard and great demand, and many afternoons were spent by willing workers with pick and shovel, efficiently for the Club. levelling and otherwise improving the site. Money was freely contributed by a large number of donations, including many life memberships at £5 each. BEN JAMES As time went on, other improvements were affected, including turnstiles, buildings of various kinds, culminating in the erection of a grandstand which cost £5246, contributed by the No one played a greater part in founding the Club and putting it on the right basis than means of debentures, each club holding £600’s worth. In addition, the football club donated foundation secretary Ben James. He was a top player in those days. He did not play in all the £900. On top of the ordinary upkeep there was an annual levy of £150 made by the Parks and early games, since he was an East Melbourne player, but, against Essendon in 1865-66, he took Gardens Committee as a charge on both clubs. 6/1 off 39 balls. He must have been versatile, because the plans and specifications for the first The ground was opened for football on 22nd June, 1897 – Queen Victoria Jubilee Day. In pavilion on the Triangle were prepared by him, and in 1867 he was made an honorary member the same year, in October, the ground was first used for cricket, and Carlton celebrated it with a for his work. He also played for Victoria, and, indeed, was a most distinguished bowler. Several victory over Hawksburn. times he was not available for election as secretary, but, in a crisis, he returned to the position Mr. Donovan was followed as chairman by Mr J. P. Harrington, who devoted much energy he had filled so admirably. and time to the best interests of the ground. Both were made life members on their retirement. In addition, he represented the Club on the Association, and met delegates from other At the end of the Club’s 50th year the chairman was Mr. Frank E. Allen, of cricket fame, and clubs for the purpose of electing a match committee for the Inter-colonial games. He retired the committee of management was Messrs. G. Clowser, N. Abrahams and M. B. Hearne finally in 1875, but remained a member of the Executive. A testimonial was given him, and he (honorary treasurer) representing the cricket club, and Messrs. C. A. Coulson, A. Urquhart and received a gold locket and chain. One of the cricket writers of the day said that Ben James well T. W. Skehan (honorary secretary), representing the football club. Among others who worked deserved the compliment. “His suavity of manner and his gentlemanly demeanour both off and in that capacity, Robert Heatley was conspicuous, and the great work he did is commemorated on the field won for him a host of friends everywhere.” by naming a stand after him. There was a change in 1926-27 when Cr. J. Ferguson was elected chairman of the J. M. BLACKHAM committee, which comprised T. Walker, G. Browning, F. Brody, F. Triplett, J. Melville and F. Cook, with representatives from the Carlton Football Club. Carlton had a fine cluster of colts in 1870, the two brightest being 15-year-old John McCarthy Blackham, and 16-year-old Thomas Horan. Blackham early showed his prowess In 1929 G. Mountford became chairman, followed by F. Williams the following year. with the bat, and was famed for his fielding at point. Four years later he transferred to South Then W. J. Northey was nominated by the Minister for Lands to preside over the committee in Melbourne, and it was with that club that he first became a wicketkeeper. He became the first 1932-33. Apart from the usual maintenance the ground was regraded in 1939-40. A. Reyment man to do without a long stop, and later became the Australian Eleven keeper – one of a long for several seasons for , both here and in England, where his performances on rain line of brilliant wicketkeepers. Later he returned to Carlton, where he gave splendid service, not affected wickets stamped him as a batsman out of the ordinary. only behind the wickets, but as a batsman. He played his first game for Carlton in the 1894-95 season, and in one pennant match scored 417 not out. That was the highest score ever made in Australia up to that time, and it was TOMMY WARNE the fourth highest individual score in the world. In that same game 922 runs were scored against University, and that was the best in the world. In that season his aggregate for the Club was 957 Carlton will always hold Tommy Warne and his average was 108.14. He was equally well known in football circles, and was the first in affectionate remembrance. He was man ever appointed to coach a League team. appointed curator in 1895, when Carlton played on the Triangle. Thus it became his JACK SAUNDERS task to prepare the present ground for football and cricket. So well did he succeed that, even Many good judges, some of them in England, claim that Jack Saunders was one of the best to this day, every cricketer is pleased to play left-hand bowlers they had seen. State and Test teams claimed him many times, but he on the famous Carlton pitches. It’s a source of registered many grand performances with the ball for Carlton. He first appeared in 1899, and, pleasure to all that his son Bert has succeeded strangely enough, came from the same North Melbourne team as the great Tommy Warne. He him, and continues to prepare wickets of the won the in his first year. In 1905-6 he took 57 wickets at an average of 11.4, same high standard. Thus it is that nobody and a year later took 63 wickets at 13.9. His last season was 1909-10, when he took 25 wickets other than a Warne has ever been in charge of for 10.8. Against England his figures were 64 wickets for 25.4. the Carlton Ground. Famous as Tommy was as a curator he JACK MELVILLE gained greater fame as a player, and many good judges affirm that the Australian Another great worker for the Club – Jack Melville – retired as secretary in 1938 after 30 selectors erred in not choosing him to play in years of continuous service as secretary. When he retired he was probably the oldest member of Tests. He had many fine performances for the Club he loved so well. His genial personality and unfailing good humour endeared him to Victoria. In 70 innings he scored 1,902 runs, all. He joined the Club in 1877, and played for 10 years. Later he was elected to the committee with 153 his top score, and his average 31.18. and was so capable and showed such marked executive ability that he was prevailed on to He took 39 wickets at an average of 38.51. become secretary. For his Club he was known as the He took over when the Club was going through a lean period, but the Club soon regained “ man”. He won the batting average its high positioning the pennant competitions. He represented the Club on the V.C.A. and was a for the first time in 1893-94. He won it again member of its executive for 22 years. During the visit of the English team lead by Johnny in 1898-99 with a colossal average of 126.3. Douglas he was acting secretary of the V.C.A. and carried out those duties splendidly. He was Three years later it was 102.5 Altogether he accorded a testimonial, but died in 1941. was top batsman 11 times, and had a batting and bowling double once. FRANK WILLIAMS In 1911-12 the executive of the V.C.A. organised a testimonial and benefit match for him, teams being the Australian Eleven versus The Rest. Such stars as , and After serving the Club well and faithfully as president for 33 years, Frank Williams died held him in such high regard that they volunteered to play in the game. on 8th September, 1959, and Carlton thus lost one of the best known identities with the past. He Several sons played for Carlton, with Frank having the best performances, winning the was connected with the Club for more than 50 years, and by his interest and friendly approach batting averages twice. Later he went to England to play as a professional, and had much he gained the respect and esteem of all who had the privilege of knowing him. In his usual success. unassuming manner he devoted himself untiringly to advancing the Club, and paid particular care to the betterment of the ground. JACK WORRALL During his term of office the Cricket Club had it most successful period, winning five First Eleven premierships, and two Club championships. Jack Worrall, one of the finest players ever for Carlton, died in 1938. He was captain of The Committee, in passing a resolution of sympathy to his family, said “that the value of the Club for many years and had many successes. He also captained the State team and played his services could not be overestimated and he had given incentive for all to follow his example of wholehearted service to the Club and to the game. His passing was another milestone in the England, two as captain. In those three tours he headed the averages in 1926 with 53.8, was history of the Club, and his name will go down as one who contributed to its history”. third to Bradman and Kippax with 57.3 in 1930, and fourth to Bradman, Ponsford and McCabe with 52.8 in 1934. In 25 Tests he made 1,675 runs for an average of 44. FRANK TRIPLETT Naturally his commitments to Victoria and Australia limited his appearances for Carlton, but he had some remarkable batting performances for the Club, and, too, was just as able a Few members had given more devoted service to Carlton than Frank Triplett, whose captain as one would have expected from a cricketer of his experience and ability. When he appointment as president in 1963-64 was so warmly received. Only two years ago he retired as retired as a player in 1936, and as a member of the committee in 1940-41, when he was a member of the Grounds Committee after having served in that capacity for 40 years. He transferred by the Education Department to Bendigo, he was made a life member. always has made the care of the ground on of his main concerns, and its present fine appearance must be rewarding to him. But he also served on the general committee, and has been a delegate ARNOLD SEITZ to the Victorian Cricket Association for 40 years. No one on the V.C.A. can boast of such a long, continuous and devoted service, not only to Carlton, but to the game generally. He was John Arnold of the Club in 1959, Seitz, honorary treasurer of the V.C.A. for 12 years and elected a vice-president of that body in 1963. C.M.G., who followed Frank Williams as president died in 1962 at the age of 80 years. Few men had a more genuine love of the game, and few have approached his own attainments. A BERT NUMA, SEN. former Rhodes Scholar – one of the greatest scholastic achievements – Arnold graduated at Mr. Herbert (“Tracker”) Numa, who died during the 1957-58 season, had been connected Oxford University, and later became Director of with the Club as a player and an official for 53 years, and few men have done more for the Education for Victoria. Thus he was well known Club. He came to Carlton in 1905, aged 22 years, and played for the Seconds for some years. beyond the confines of the world of cricket. After Then he took over the Metropolitan “A” team, from which he retired as captain and a player he retired from active work he retained his after that team won the premiership in 1932. In that capacity he did a grand job for youth and interest in the game he loved. the young men of Carlton, all of whom held him in the highest esteem, and all of them were At the time of his death he was president of shown, by precept and example, how to be thorough sportsmen. the Victorian Cricket Association, as well as the In 1939 he became honorary secretary of the Club and was an untiring worker until the leader of his old Club. He first played with end, giving notable and faithful service. For many years he was a Club delegate to the Victorian Carlton in 1921, after having played with East Cricket Association, where his services were much valued. He served on various committees, Melbourne, and he played until 1931. While at and managed several Victorian teams on trips to other States. He also held the position of acting East Melbourne he was chosen to play for his secretary of the V.C.A. for some time. State for three seasons, and earlier had been awarded cricket blues both at Melbourne and HORRIE PENNINGTON Oxford Universities, playing with and against many of the great players in both countries. He Few men have given better service to Carlton that Horrie Pennington, who has been will belong remembered as an ornament to the connected with the Club since 1915. He has never sought the limelight, but officials know what game and a shining example to all. a treasure he has been. He was first of all manager of the Third Eleven. Then he accepted a similar position with the Seconds in 1917, a position he still occupies, and over all the years he FRANK O’KEEFFE has carried out his duties faithfully and well. Most of the senior players over the years have played with the Seconds and the Thirds, and they recognise his great and unselfish service to Frank O’Keeffe was one of the best players of his day. He came from , them and the Club. He was made a life member several years ago, and no one has more richly feeling that he was receiving few opportunities, and Carlton were pleased to welcome him. He deserved that honour. was not long in Victoria, but in four innings for his State he made 387 runs for an average of 96.75, with 180 top score. BILL WOODFULL He was chosen to play for the Rest of Australia against Australia in Frank Iredale’s testimonial match in 1921, and his two centuries in that match created a sensation, because he Among the really great players who have been associated with the Club is William Maldon was batting against such stars as Gregory, McDonald and Mailey. Woodfull, affectionately remembered as Australian captain. This included three trips to In the 1921-22 season for Carlton his average was 70. The he accepted an engagement to MICK PRICE play in England, with the idea of qualifying for Lancashire, but his friends were shocked when he died there aged only 28 years. Carlton officials received a letter of condolence from the Few players have given greater service to Carlton than Albert (“Mick”) Price, who, in a Lancashire secretary, Tom Higson, who spoke in the highest terms of the character of Frank. career that lasted from 1934 until 1962, was Club captain for 10 years, in which capacity he His Carlton friends were confident that he would have made a lasting impression on County earned the good will of the players, and proved a shrewd and hard striving leader. Earlier he cricket if he had been spared. was a wicketkeeper, but left the pads and gloves to concentrate on his batting. He had a grand season in 1938-39, when he scored 504 runs for an average of 56, with 125 not out his top HOWARD HOUSTON score. Centuries were scored by him in other seasons and, as showing his consistency, he averaged 37.8 11 years later. He showed tons of determination in his batting and often came to Present treasurer of the Club, Howard Houston, has established a record in holding that the rescue of the team in a crisis. His qualities of leadership were discovered by the football position since 1934. But he had been a great Carlton stalwart much earlier. He began as a player club, where he was captain for several years. in the 1923-24 season, and, although he had some good bowling performances with the First Eleven, he rendered great service to the Seconds, as captain and bowler. In one match, against FRED FREER North Melbourne, he took 8/14 and in another, against Northcote, he took 8/40. He retired as captain and player in 1937-38 season, which gave him 14 years in the field. He was appointed a Few players gave as much service to the Club as Fred Freer, one of the best medium-pace committeeman in 1931, and became a life member in 1942. The recently built Club social bowlers of his generation, who gained State and Test recognition. He began as a Carlton rooms will be his memorial, as he has conducted it, in an honorary capacity, since its inception, schoolboy and in his first year with the Third Eleven – in 1931-32 – he was in a premiership and in that way has helped to build up the funds of the Club. side. Then he helped the Seconds to a premiership in 1936-37, and became a senior player the following season. TOM TREMBATH He had many successes with the Club, but his 88 wickets at an average of 12.5 in 1943-44 in 1943-44 season was the highlight. It is a record in pennant cricket. Tom Trembath has been one of Carlton’s fastest bowlers over the years. He burst into the After many successes for Victoria, he was chosen to play for Australia against England in limelight by taking 26 wickets at an average of 15.03 in his first season – 1933-34 – and the 1946-47 season. In 1948 he went to England to play with Rishton, in the Lancashire most consistently. He had the distinction of winning the Club championship in it second year – League. His club was last when he took over, but it was first in his first season. Fred returned to 1937-38 – when he took 20 wickets at a cost of 20.2. His performances caught the eye of top Australia for the 1951-52 season, but a led injury began to worry him, and he retired in the next selectors, and he was chosen to tour New Zealand with an Australian team, only to see the tour season. cancelled because of the war. In recent years he has been coaching the younger players and has Not only was he a fine bowler, but he made centuries for the Club, and he was a fine field. been a great asset to the Club. His son, Tom junior, played several seasons for the seniors, and In his association with the Club over nearly 20 years he was a grand Club man. showed much promise. He left to play sub-district. In 1958-59 young Tom made 107 in 121 minutes – the only century scored for Carlton in that season. For several years he played cricket in England in the summer, and spent the winter period at coaching engagements in India and South Africa.

ALAN JINKS JIM BAIRD Over a period of 26 years, Alan Jinks was a grand Carlton player, and when he retired after the 1954-55 season he had taken 569 wickets off 24,896 balls for an average of 18.5 in 22 years Carlton have had some good bowlers over the years, and Jim Baird was one who gave great with the First Eleven. In that period he won the bowling average eight times, and the Club service between 1940 and 1957. – and exceptionally long span for a fast bowler. He was most championship four times. consistent, and a continual source of worry to opposing batsmen. His best season was in 1948- 49, when he took 41 wickets for an average of only 12.5. This performance helped him to win He played as a schoolboy with the Thirds in 1929-30 season, winning the bowling average the Club championship. Next year he took 30 wickets for only 11.9. Although not a star with with 47 wickets at 8.5. He had two seasons with the V.C.A. Colts, who played in the same the bat, he often proved stubborn, and in 1952-53 he headed the averages with 58, but that was competition, and had his first game with Carlton in the First Eleven in 1932. his aggregate too – he batted eight times and was only once out. He was a most determined His off spin was feared by opposing batsmen, principally because he had such marked bowler, even when a persistent shoulder injury hampered him. Playing for Victoria he took 42 control. In addition he was one of the best slips fieldsmen in the game. It was a constant source wickets for an average of 25.8. He was a runner of distinction and a class footballer. Like his of wonder in the Club why he was so persistently overlooked by State selectors, particularly contemporary, Alan Jinks, many good judges consider he was harshly treated by the State having regard to the fact that in the few games he did play his bowling figures were quite good. selectors when he was dropped after taking 7 for 108 and 3 for 67 against South Australia in 1950.

BERT NUMA, JUN. BERNIE SMITH

One of the greatest among great players for Carlton is the present captain, H. L. (“Bert”) Lion-heated bowling has made Bernie Smith a most valuable player for Carlton. He began Numa, son of the man who gave so many years to the Club as a player and Club secretary. In in 1952 and still plays a great part in the fortunes of the Club. He has more than his share of such high regard is he held that the Committee have taken advantage of the Centenary year to injuries, and has had to miss many games in consequence. In 1957-58 he had his greatest bag – accord him a testimonial, and players and members, not only of Carlton but of other District 57 wickets at an average of 13.3. This followed 53 wickets at an average of 14.2 a year earlier. clubs, feel that it will be a fitting reward to a player who has given all such pleasure with his Two years later he had 42 wickets at an average 13, and this helped him to be runner-up in the fine performances. Not only has he performed many great deeds, but he has given his time to Club championship. Bernie has always been a keen club man, and has given great service to the coaching the younger players, and has been on the committee for years. Club. Bert came to the Club in 1939, beginning with the Metropolitan team. His rise was rapid, and he came to the First Eleven in 1941. He has been in that team ever since, except during the war, when he served in the Navy. During his 23 year with the First Eleven he has compiles 8351 runs and taken 134 wickets. In 1955 he began to bowl, and soon showed that he was a power in that department also. This, on top of magnificent fielding, has made him the complete cricketer and a real force in the game. It is not surprising that he was chosen to play for his State, and in 25 innings he made 575 runs for an average of 24. For 11 years he has been an able captain, and is highly regarded and respected by opponents. He has led the team to two premierships. All in all, his record is one that can be paralleled only with the great Tommy Warne – and that is real praise.

HERB TURNER

Splendid service was given to Carlton – and to Victoria – by Herb Turner, a Bendigo boy who played in the First Eleven from 1943 to 1956. He was a dashing left-hander who often came to the rescue of the team with a fighting performance. He headed the batting averages, his best year being in the 1946-47 season, when he averaged 64.3. Indicative of the way he retained his form was that he averaged 53.4 in his 12th season. It was helped with a score of 155 not out, but he made a number of hundreds in his distinguished career, which ended in 1956, when he averaged 37.5. His performances brought his selection in the Sheffield side, and in 20 innings he made 632 runs for an average of 33.2. In addition to his batting, his fielding was first class. As a footballer he served the sister club well.

TED BESFORD

It was a happy day for Carlton when they were able to secure permission for Ted Besford to transfer from Fitzroy. For some years Carlton had lacked a first rate wicketkeeper, and Ted’s advent made the team a well-balanced combination. He began with the Club in the 1944-45 season, when the first premiership for many years was won. He was appointed captain in 1952- 53, but a back injury led to his retirement after the fourth game of the following season, when Bert Numa took over. Ted had few peers in the art of wicketkeepers, and he was a very fine batsman who won the batting average for the Club in 1951-52. He became the honorary secretary toward the end of the 1957-58 season in succession the to late Herbert Numa. He proved to be just as proficient in his secretarial duties as he was on the field, and there was general regret that, on the eve of this Centenary, he announced his retirement, because of pressure of duties with the Education Department, to take effect from the 1st July, 1964. He was made a life member of the Club in 1960-61.