John Kinloch (cricketer)

John Kinloch (1833 – 9 April 1897) was an Australian cricketer.[1] He played three first-class matches for New South Wales between 1858/59 and 1861/62.[2]

John Kinloch
Personal information
Born1833
Dublin, Ireland
Died9 April 1897 (aged 63–64)
Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium under-arm
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1858-59 to 1861-62New South Wales
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 3 January 2017

Kinloch was one of the earliest graduates of Sydney University, where he obtained a Master of Arts degree; he later served in the position of Esquire Bedell at the university. He was for many years one of the best-known coaches for university examinations in Sydney. Later he established a college, but he lost money in land speculation, and he died after financial difficulties and illness, leaving a widow.[3][4] One of his notable pupils was Edmund Barton, who later became Australia's first Prime Minister.[5]

Although he was a big man who moved slowly, Kinloch was a fast-medium under-arm bowler, renowned for his accuracy, who spun the ball from the leg. He took 4 for 14 and 4 for 56 in the match against Victoria in 1859. As he was near-sighted, he wore a monocle while playing.[6][7] He was also a noted yachtsman.[5]

See also

References
  1. "John Kinloch". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  2. "John Kinloch". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  3. "Death of Mr. Kinloch, M.A." Evening News: 5. 10 April 1897.
  4. "Mems from the metropolis". Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent: 4. 16 April 1897.
  5. "The Late Mr. Kinloch, M.A." Sydney Morning Herald: 4. 12 April 1897.
  6. "Flashlights". National Advocate: 1. 13 April 1897.
  7. A. G. Moyes, Australian Cricket: A History, Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1959, p. 119.
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