James McMenamin
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Hugh McMenamin |
| Born | 26 May 1910 Paddington, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 13 August 2000 (aged 90) Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia |
| Role | Umpire |
| Umpiring information | |
| Tests umpired | 4 (1956–1958) |
| FC umpired | 10 (1956–1960) |
Source: CricketArchive, 13 February 2012 | |
James Hugh McMenamin MC (26 May 1910 – 13 August 2000) was a cricket umpire who officiated at Test level.
Biography
[edit]McMenamin was born in Paddington, New South Wales in 1910. He died in Balgowlah, New South Wales in 2000.[1][2]
While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.[3]
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During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.[2][4]
Umpiring
[edit]McMenamin umpired 10 first class cricket matches, including four Tests, between 1956 and 1960.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "James McMenamin". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ a b Morcombe, John (13 December 2011). "Remnants of an enthralling life dumped on street". The Manly Daily. News Community Media. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ Jurd, Bradley (10 November 2017). "Bathurst all-round legend Jim McMenamin is honoured with plaque". Western Advocate.
- ^ "SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE" (PDF). London Gazette. 13 December 1945. Retrieved 13 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "James McMenamin as Umpire in First-Class Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
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