Walter_Loveridge

Walter Loveridge

Walter Loveridge

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Walter David Loveridge CMG (13 September 1867 – 6 January 1940)[1] was an Australian cricketer, engineer and public service administrator.[2]

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Early life

Loveridge was born in Sydney and educated at Newington College (1880–1884).[3]

Cricket

Loveridge played first-class cricket as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper for New South Wales in a single match in the 1902–03 season.[1]

Public service career

Late in 1884, Loveridge entered the New South Wales Lands Department as a cadet draughtsman and remained in the state's public service until his retirement in 1930, due to ill health.[4] From the position of inspector in the State Treasury, Loveridge was appointed a member of the New South Wales Public Service Board on 23 April 1920[5] and later served as chairman.[6] In 1930 he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for his service as President of the Sydney Harbour Trust (1924–1930).[7]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Walter Loveridge". Cricket Info. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
  2. [2]
    "CRICKET CAPTAINS". The Arrow. No. 241. New South Wales. 24 November 1900. p. 2. Retrieved 27 December 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. [3]
    Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999)
  4. [4]
    "New Years Honours". Retrieved 16 September 2009 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. [5]
    The Administration of the Juvenile Correction System in NSW 1905–1988
  6. [6]
    "State Library of NSW". NSW Government. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
  7. [7]
    "It's an Honour". Australian Government. Retrieved 11 September 2009.

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