HP Barr Reserve, Wangaratta, Victoria
We like the anonynimity of this oval. There are far grander grounds in Wangaratta, just a few torpedo punts away, but we like this modest structure, declaring itself to be ‘HOM OF… Continue reading
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Applecross Primary School, Western Australia
It wasn’t a find of the same archaeological significance at Bullaring but it was still a surprise. I’d come to the oval at Applecross Primary School by mistake – I should’ve been at… Continue reading
Errington Reserve, St Albans, Victoria
The scoreboard at Errington Reserve is not the most visible of scoreboards but at least it’s still there, still providing a public service, a focal point, a gathering spot. I’d goal-umpired an early… Continue reading
Sutherlands Park, Huntingdale, Western Australia
Sutherlands is the home of the Gosnells Cricket Club, a relative newcomer to the WACA District competition – admitted in 1987.
Scoreboard of life ticks over to another year
Scoreboard Pressure thanks you for your support and encouragement throughout 2016. Special thanks to Titian and Julie for letting two codgers from either side of the continent to indulge their common interests. Thanks… Continue reading
Beverley, Western Australia
I attended the funeral of my Corrigin cricket team mate Wayne ‘Changa’ Connelly on Saturday 11 December. Changa was a hard-hitting batsman who once shared in a 200-plus opening partnership in 20 overs… Continue reading
DR Morrison Oval, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
The scoreboard wasn’t ticking over when I visited DR Morrison Oval on Sunday 18 December 2016. There were three reasons for this…
Scotch College, Claremont, Western Australia
A recent visit to the Scotch playing fields in Claremont was my first.