Thomas Wallis Kelynack
Melbourne journalist
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Thomas Wallis Kelynack (1868 – 16 November 1936) was a leading Melbourne journalist/police roundsman in the early 20th century, especially noted for his extensive, authoritative, and well-regarded sports journalism in The Herald of Melbourne — especially in relation to Australian rules football and cricket — published under the nom de guerre of "Kickero".[1]
Born1868
Long Gully, Bendigo, Victoria
Died16 November 1936 (aged 68)
Moreland, Victoria
OccupationsCrime reporter, sports journalist
SpouseCatherine Mary Smith (m.1891)
Thomas Wallis Kelynack | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1868 Long Gully, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Died | 16 November 1936 (aged 68) Moreland, Victoria |
| Occupations | Crime reporter, sports journalist |
| Spouse | Catherine Mary Smith (m.1891) |
| Children | 5 |
| Writing career | |
| Pen name | Kickero |
| Years active | 1889-1930 |
Family
The son of Charles Kelynack (1825-1894),[2] and Jane Kelynack (1830-1890), née Wallis,[3] Thomas Wallis Kelynack was born at Long Gully, Bendigo, Victoria, in 1868.
He married Catherine Mary Smith (1864-1928) in 1891; they had five children.[4]