by Australian Cricket Society | Jun 1, 2020 | News
It was January, 1983. Commentator Reds Perreira was on his way to Kensington Oval and was stopped at a pedestrian crossing by a friend, one of the most revered in West Indian cricket. Tapping on his car window, the man said: ‘Rebel team going to South Africa… do...
by Australian Cricket Society | Apr 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
With great sadness, we have been informed of the passing of ACS Committee Member Mike Rose earlier this week. He passed away Monday following a short, but cruel illness. Mike, like all of us, was a Cricket Tragic, enjoying travel and involvement...
by Australian Cricket Society | Dec 27, 2019 | News
The Australian Cricket Society’s first New Year function Friday lunchtime, 6 March Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, 12 noon for 12.15 p.m. Members $80. Guests $90 A 2-course lunch & drinks Our first 2020 guest of honour is BEN OLIVER, Australian cricket’s new general...
by Australian Cricket Society | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Featuring one of Melbourne’s finest sporting sons, Brownlow Medallist Peter Bedford Friday lunchtime, March 20, 2020 Kelvin club, Melbourne Place, CBD $80 members, $85 non-members Pre-payment is essential. Bookings and monies need to be with Wayne Ross at PO Box 4528,...
by Australian Cricket Society | Oct 30, 2019 | News
The reunion of the 1969-70 Victorian team & launch of Bob’s Boys, Kelvin Club, Friday, October 25 Story by Keiran Croker Cricket lovers of a certain vintage will have vivid memories of the first time a Test match triple century was scored in Australia. Over...
