Arthur George (cricketer)
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Australia
Wellington, New Zealand
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur Andrew George |
| Born | 28 July 1866 Australia |
| Died | 2 May 1931 (aged 64) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1913/14 | Wellington |
Source: CricketArchive, 24 October 2020 | |
Arthur Andrew George (28 July 1866 – 2 May 1931) was a New Zealand businessman and cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Wellington during the 1913–14 season.[1]
George was born in Australia in 1866.[a] He emigrated to New Zealand during the 1890s, establishing a drapery business with his brother Lance at Wellington and Petone.[2][3] A keen sportsman, George played cricket in Melbourne and in Wellington was a member of Midland Cricket Club.[4][5] He played one representative match for the Wellington side, a February 1914 fixture against Hawke's Bay. He scored 16 first-class runs, making nine in his first innings and seven in his second.[1]
As well as cricket, George played tennis at Newtown Tennis Club, where he served as the club's president for a time, and was the patron of Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club.[4][6] He was a prominent free mason, playing a role in establishing the Mokoia Lodge in Wellington and serving as treasurer of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.[2] He was married with three children, two sons and a daughter.[4] Both of his sons were commissioned in the New Zealand Army during World War II, serving in North Africa and Europe.[7][8]
George died at Wellington in May 1931, following a short illness. He was aged 64 and had run the family drapery firm alone for two years following his brothers retirement.[4] His sons continued to run the business as partners following George's death.[8]
