The following article appeared in the Kadina and Wallaroo Times, 18 Sep. 1942, page 3, Frederick George Pedder.
Frederick George Pedder.
Mr Frederick George Pedder, who died recently at Wallaroo, was the third son of the late Mr and Mrs D. Pedder, Wallaroo. Born at Wallaroo 53 years ago, He spent all his life in his home town. His first place of employment was at W. H. May & Sons foundry, as a blacksmith's apprentice, which trade he followed to the time of his last illness. Other
places of employment were the Wallaroo Smelting Works, and more recently at the Wallaroo Mt. Lyell. In 1914 he married Muriel, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A. Buik, Wallaroo. Well known throughout the Peninsula, he was an all round sportsman of outstanding ability, having given valued service to the local cricket, football, and rowing- clubs, and his prowess in these branches of sport is still talked of and highly admired by local enthusiasts of his day.
He was captain of the Wallaroo "A" grade football team for several seasons, and led his team to premiership honors. Mr Pedder had musical ability of note, and was for many years a playing member of the Wallaroo town band. He was a member of the local branch of the Foresters lodge. As a member of the Wallaroo bowling club, be showed marked ability in that branch of sport. At iron quoits, a few years ago, when that sport was at the height of its popularity, old players well remember his skill at "the peg.'' He is survived by the widow, one son (Lieut. G. Pedder, at present serving
with the Military Forces), and two daughters (Mary and Kath.), of Wallaroo. The funeral, which took place at the Wallaroo Cemetery, was largely attended by a good representation of various sporting bodies and townsmen.
Mrs A. Richardson (Presbyterian) officiated it the burial service. Bear ers were:—Messrs J. W. Sponheimer, P. A. Edwards, W. H. Bates, B. Moore, G. W. Bennett and C. Opie.
In connection with the death .of Mr F. G. Pedder, the following notes are sent in by Mr J. W. Sponheimer, indicative of the esteem in which the deceased was held by local sportsmen:—
"Whilst Fred may have indulged in other forms of athletic sport, it is as a cricketer on which his fame mostly rests. In the days of the old Wallaroo Association, some 25 years ago, Fred was the leading bowler in the Imperials team, and captain at the time when the team won the "S. M. Watt Cup" for the third time in 1922. Unfortunately, the cricket statisticians of that time were not very careful in their keeping of the records, but Fred captured many wickets with his medium paced spinners. Playing in those days on matting wickets, he kept an immaculate length and caused most
of the batsman to treat him with respect. Unlike most slow or medium
bowlers, he rather enjoyed bowling to left-handed batsmen, and that fine
player and contemporary 'Wanderers' batsman, Harold Keegan, considered Fred the most difficult bowler with whom to contend. An old-timer who has followed cricket for many years, considered Fred had fewer fours scored from him than from any other bowler of his day. He was an adept at disguising his pace, and caused many batsmen to put up catches in his famous trap, wher Percy Brown took numberless good catches. Whilst Fred never cared very much about batting, he was capable of making runs when required. Blessed with a keen sense of humour, the presence of
Fred (or to give him the name by which his cricketing friends knew him, Hornsey) in the team, always assured a happy and pleasant afternoon's play, even if not necessarily always successful. It was with regret that his many friends in his own and opposing teams learned that failing eye-sight caused him to give up the game earlier than he otherwise would have done. His passing has recalled many happy memories of "days in the sun," and old players still delight to talk of his prowess with bat and ball." (From the Trove Website).
Frederick George Pedder.
Mr Frederick George Pedder, who died recently at Wallaroo, was the third son of the late Mr and Mrs D. Pedder, Wallaroo. Born at Wallaroo 53 years ago, He spent all his life in his home town. His first place of employment was at W. H. May & Sons foundry, as a blacksmith's apprentice, which trade he followed to the time of his last illness. Other
places of employment were the Wallaroo Smelting Works, and more recently at the Wallaroo Mt. Lyell. In 1914 he married Muriel, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A. Buik, Wallaroo. Well known throughout the Peninsula, he was an all round sportsman of outstanding ability, having given valued service to the local cricket, football, and rowing- clubs, and his prowess in these branches of sport is still talked of and highly admired by local enthusiasts of his day.
He was captain of the Wallaroo "A" grade football team for several seasons, and led his team to premiership honors. Mr Pedder had musical ability of note, and was for many years a playing member of the Wallaroo town band. He was a member of the local branch of the Foresters lodge. As a member of the Wallaroo bowling club, be showed marked ability in that branch of sport. At iron quoits, a few years ago, when that sport was at the height of its popularity, old players well remember his skill at "the peg.'' He is survived by the widow, one son (Lieut. G. Pedder, at present serving
with the Military Forces), and two daughters (Mary and Kath.), of Wallaroo. The funeral, which took place at the Wallaroo Cemetery, was largely attended by a good representation of various sporting bodies and townsmen.
Mrs A. Richardson (Presbyterian) officiated it the burial service. Bear ers were:—Messrs J. W. Sponheimer, P. A. Edwards, W. H. Bates, B. Moore, G. W. Bennett and C. Opie.
In connection with the death .of Mr F. G. Pedder, the following notes are sent in by Mr J. W. Sponheimer, indicative of the esteem in which the deceased was held by local sportsmen:—
"Whilst Fred may have indulged in other forms of athletic sport, it is as a cricketer on which his fame mostly rests. In the days of the old Wallaroo Association, some 25 years ago, Fred was the leading bowler in the Imperials team, and captain at the time when the team won the "S. M. Watt Cup" for the third time in 1922. Unfortunately, the cricket statisticians of that time were not very careful in their keeping of the records, but Fred captured many wickets with his medium paced spinners. Playing in those days on matting wickets, he kept an immaculate length and caused most
of the batsman to treat him with respect. Unlike most slow or medium
bowlers, he rather enjoyed bowling to left-handed batsmen, and that fine
player and contemporary 'Wanderers' batsman, Harold Keegan, considered Fred the most difficult bowler with whom to contend. An old-timer who has followed cricket for many years, considered Fred had fewer fours scored from him than from any other bowler of his day. He was an adept at disguising his pace, and caused many batsmen to put up catches in his famous trap, wher Percy Brown took numberless good catches. Whilst Fred never cared very much about batting, he was capable of making runs when required. Blessed with a keen sense of humour, the presence of
Fred (or to give him the name by which his cricketing friends knew him, Hornsey) in the team, always assured a happy and pleasant afternoon's play, even if not necessarily always successful. It was with regret that his many friends in his own and opposing teams learned that failing eye-sight caused him to give up the game earlier than he otherwise would have done. His passing has recalled many happy memories of "days in the sun," and old players still delight to talk of his prowess with bat and ball." (From the Trove Website).
The following article appeared in the Kadina and Wallaroo Times, 18 Sep. 1942, page 3, Frederick George Pedder.
Frederick George Pedder.
Mr Frederick George Pedder, who died recently at Wallaroo, was the third son of the late Mr and Mrs D. Pedder, Wallaroo. Born at Wallaroo 53 years ago, He spent all his life in his home town. His first place of employment was at W. H. May & Sons foundry, as a blacksmith's apprentice, which trade he followed to the time of his last illness. Other
places of employment were the Wallaroo Smelting Works, and more recently at the Wallaroo Mt. Lyell. In 1914 he married Muriel, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A. Buik, Wallaroo. Well known throughout the Peninsula, he was an all round sportsman of outstanding ability, having given valued service to the local cricket, football, and rowing- clubs, and his prowess in these branches of sport is still talked of and highly admired by local enthusiasts of his day.
He was captain of the Wallaroo "A" grade football team for several seasons, and led his team to premiership honors. Mr Pedder had musical ability of note, and was for many years a playing member of the Wallaroo town band. He was a member of the local branch of the Foresters lodge. As a member of the Wallaroo bowling club, be showed marked ability in that branch of sport. At iron quoits, a few years ago, when that sport was at the height of its popularity, old players well remember his skill at "the peg.'' He is survived by the widow, one son (Lieut. G. Pedder, at present serving
with the Military Forces), and two daughters (Mary and Kath.), of Wallaroo. The funeral, which took place at the Wallaroo Cemetery, was largely attended by a good representation of various sporting bodies and townsmen.
Mrs A. Richardson (Presbyterian) officiated it the burial service. Bear ers were:—Messrs J. W. Sponheimer, P. A. Edwards, W. H. Bates, B. Moore, G. W. Bennett and C. Opie.
In connection with the death .of Mr F. G. Pedder, the following notes are sent in by Mr J. W. Sponheimer, indicative of the esteem in which the deceased was held by local sportsmen:—
"Whilst Fred may have indulged in other forms of athletic sport, it is as a cricketer on which his fame mostly rests. In the days of the old Wallaroo Association, some 25 years ago, Fred was the leading bowler in the Imperials team, and captain at the time when the team won the "S. M. Watt Cup" for the third time in 1922. Unfortunately, the cricket statisticians of that time were not very careful in their keeping of the records, but Fred captured many wickets with his medium paced spinners. Playing in those days on matting wickets, he kept an immaculate length and caused most
of the batsman to treat him with respect. Unlike most slow or medium
bowlers, he rather enjoyed bowling to left-handed batsmen, and that fine
player and contemporary 'Wanderers' batsman, Harold Keegan, considered Fred the most difficult bowler with whom to contend. An old-timer who has followed cricket for many years, considered Fred had fewer fours scored from him than from any other bowler of his day. He was an adept at disguising his pace, and caused many batsmen to put up catches in his famous trap, wher Percy Brown took numberless good catches. Whilst Fred never cared very much about batting, he was capable of making runs when required. Blessed with a keen sense of humour, the presence of
Fred (or to give him the name by which his cricketing friends knew him, Hornsey) in the team, always assured a happy and pleasant afternoon's play, even if not necessarily always successful. It was with regret that his many friends in his own and opposing teams learned that failing eye-sight caused him to give up the game earlier than he otherwise would have done. His passing has recalled many happy memories of "days in the sun," and old players still delight to talk of his prowess with bat and ball." (From the Trove Website).
Frederick George Pedder.
Mr Frederick George Pedder, who died recently at Wallaroo, was the third son of the late Mr and Mrs D. Pedder, Wallaroo. Born at Wallaroo 53 years ago, He spent all his life in his home town. His first place of employment was at W. H. May & Sons foundry, as a blacksmith's apprentice, which trade he followed to the time of his last illness. Other
places of employment were the Wallaroo Smelting Works, and more recently at the Wallaroo Mt. Lyell. In 1914 he married Muriel, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A. Buik, Wallaroo. Well known throughout the Peninsula, he was an all round sportsman of outstanding ability, having given valued service to the local cricket, football, and rowing- clubs, and his prowess in these branches of sport is still talked of and highly admired by local enthusiasts of his day.
He was captain of the Wallaroo "A" grade football team for several seasons, and led his team to premiership honors. Mr Pedder had musical ability of note, and was for many years a playing member of the Wallaroo town band. He was a member of the local branch of the Foresters lodge. As a member of the Wallaroo bowling club, be showed marked ability in that branch of sport. At iron quoits, a few years ago, when that sport was at the height of its popularity, old players well remember his skill at "the peg.'' He is survived by the widow, one son (Lieut. G. Pedder, at present serving
with the Military Forces), and two daughters (Mary and Kath.), of Wallaroo. The funeral, which took place at the Wallaroo Cemetery, was largely attended by a good representation of various sporting bodies and townsmen.
Mrs A. Richardson (Presbyterian) officiated it the burial service. Bear ers were:—Messrs J. W. Sponheimer, P. A. Edwards, W. H. Bates, B. Moore, G. W. Bennett and C. Opie.
In connection with the death .of Mr F. G. Pedder, the following notes are sent in by Mr J. W. Sponheimer, indicative of the esteem in which the deceased was held by local sportsmen:—
"Whilst Fred may have indulged in other forms of athletic sport, it is as a cricketer on which his fame mostly rests. In the days of the old Wallaroo Association, some 25 years ago, Fred was the leading bowler in the Imperials team, and captain at the time when the team won the "S. M. Watt Cup" for the third time in 1922. Unfortunately, the cricket statisticians of that time were not very careful in their keeping of the records, but Fred captured many wickets with his medium paced spinners. Playing in those days on matting wickets, he kept an immaculate length and caused most
of the batsman to treat him with respect. Unlike most slow or medium
bowlers, he rather enjoyed bowling to left-handed batsmen, and that fine
player and contemporary 'Wanderers' batsman, Harold Keegan, considered Fred the most difficult bowler with whom to contend. An old-timer who has followed cricket for many years, considered Fred had fewer fours scored from him than from any other bowler of his day. He was an adept at disguising his pace, and caused many batsmen to put up catches in his famous trap, wher Percy Brown took numberless good catches. Whilst Fred never cared very much about batting, he was capable of making runs when required. Blessed with a keen sense of humour, the presence of
Fred (or to give him the name by which his cricketing friends knew him, Hornsey) in the team, always assured a happy and pleasant afternoon's play, even if not necessarily always successful. It was with regret that his many friends in his own and opposing teams learned that failing eye-sight caused him to give up the game earlier than he otherwise would have done. His passing has recalled many happy memories of "days in the sun," and old players still delight to talk of his prowess with bat and ball." (From the Trove Website).
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