My name is Ross Smith and I live in Launceston, Tasmania.
[most recent update: Test Match over-the-boundary hits]
Note: there is no information about 20/20 matches on this site. The Australian Football page includes reference to: There are also a couple of special pages: The Champion of the Colony award is a myth. It never existed.
Notes about Launceston history, including evidence which proves the
After all, the "Son" in the company name wasn't born until 1854!!
A page looking at horse racing, tennis and shinty, and other sports which will be added as I get the chance.
Look here for notes on a special history book about Rev John West, a major figure in 19th Century Colonial Australia, and someone who arguably deserves to be known as the "Grandfather of Australian Federation"
CRICKET (updated: 31st August 2008)
Over-the-boundary hits (including 6s) in Tests and national competitions. No sixes hit in World XI matches have been added to my Test lists. Plus a detailed look at the disputed career figures for WG Grace.
FOOTBALL (updated: 29th July 2009)
Roy Cazaly snr. (1911-1924, 1926-36, 1941).
The Melbourne Football Club was founded in 1859, not 1858.
HISTORY NOTES (updated: 11th Nov 2007)
J Boag & Son company was founded in 1883, not 1881 and certainly not 1853.
OTHER SPORT
Grandfather of Australian Federation